Word of Mutombo laying waste to Georgetown’s intramural league rocketed around campus, and Mutombo met with the school’s venerable coach, John Thompson, who found a roster spot for the ringer.

Dikembe Mutombo, a towering NBA Hall of Famer who was renowned for his defensive dominance and finger-wagging celebrations, has died from brain cancer, the NBA said in a statement on Monday. He ...

Mutombo, who played for 18 seasons in the NBA, was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2022 NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo has died at the age of 58. "NBA Global Ambassador and Naismith Basketball ...

The crowd roars as Dikembe Mutombo swats away another shot, his trademark finger wag following the ball's trajectory into the stands. It's a scene that played Skip to content ...

Dikembe Mutombo, NBA Star Known for His Height and Heart, Dies at 58 The 7’2” player won friends while blocking their shots, and won fans for his towering presence as a trailblazer off the court.

Dikembe Mutombo’s celebration of life starts at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 31, at McCamish Pavilion on Georgia Tech’s campus. The event is free and open to everyone. ©2025 Cox Media Group ...

Dikembe Mutombo, the shot-blocking Hall of Fame center who played for the Knicks and Nets, has died after a battle with brain cancer, the NBA announced Monday.. He was 58. A four-time Defensive ...

Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo died Sept. 30 after a battle with brain cancer, the National Basketball Association confirmed in a statement. He was 58.

Dikembe Mutombo, a Basketball Hall of Famer who was one of the best defensive players in NBA history and a longtime global ambassador for the game, died Monday from brain cancer, the league announced.

ATLANTA — The world is reacting to the death of NBA great Dikembe Mutombo. The Hall of Fame center died Monday from brain cancer, the NBA announced. He was 58. Mutombo, a 7-foot-2 center from ...

SAITAMA, JAPAN - OCTOBER 02: Former NBA Player, Dikembe Mutombo attends the Washington Wizards v Golden State Warriors - NBA Japan Games at Saitama Super Arena on October 02, 2022 in Saitama, Japan.

Word of Mutombo laying waste to Georgetown’s intramural league rocketed around campus, and Mutombo met with the school’s venerable coach, John Thompson, who found a roster spot for the ringer.