Dikembe Mutombo was easily one of the great defensive big men to ever play basketball. He was also one of the funniest people on the planet.

Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo has died at 58 years old after a battle with brain cancer. Mutombo’s career spanned from 1992-2009, and featured eight All-Star appearances and four Defensive Player of the Year awards. “Dikembe Mutombo was simply larger than life,” NBA commissioner Adam Silver said in a statement.

Dikembe Mutombo, the towering NBA legend known for his defensive prowess and humanitarian efforts off the court, has passed away at the age of 58. Mutombo’s family confirmed his death following a

NBA stars pay tribute to Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo, who died from brain cancer on Monday at the age of 58.

Even if you weren't a fan of basketball while Mutombo played, you might recognize him from his various endorsements, which led to a few memorable commercials that became part of t