Pat Graham | The Associated Press The Nuggets honor franchise legend Dikembe Mutombo, who died in September, at Ball Arena ...

Tim Reynolds | Associated Press A larger-than-life figure and an indomitable spirit, Dikembe Mutombo was one of the greatest defensive players in NBA history and the league's 1st official global ...

“Dikembe Mutombo was simply larger than life,” NBA commissioner Adam Silver said in a statement. “On the court, he was one of ...

The basketball world lost an icon on Monday when Dikembe Mutombo died ... playing basketball until he was 16, Mutombo made his mark over 18 seasons in the NBA with eight All-Star selections ...

Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri had already finished speaking to reporters for NBA media day and came back out when he learned about the death of Dikembe Mutombo on Monday morning.

ATLANTA — NBA legend and Hawks great Dikembe Mutombo has died at 58 from brain cancer, the NBA said Monday in a league statement. He was surrounded by family at the time of his passing ...

Legendary NBA player, Hall of Famer and Global Ambassador Dikembe Mutombo has died at the age of 58 after a battle with brain cancer, NBA commissioner Adam Silver announced on Monday. "Dikembe ...

It’s a tough time to pay the bills with an ad read when you’re talking about the death of NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo. TNT broadcaster Ian Eagle interrupted Stan Van Gundy while he talked about ...

He was 58. According to the NBA, Mutombo succumbed to complications associated with brain cancer. “Dikembe Mutombo was simply larger than life,” NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said in a ...