Dikembe Mutombo, an NBA Global Ambassador and member of the Hall of Fame, has died from brain cancer, the NBA said in a statement on Monday. He was 58. Mutombo, who was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2022, was surrounded by his family, the NBA said.

Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo died Monday from brain cancer. The Congolese American earned eight-time All-Star selections and was named the NBA's defensive player of the year four times during his pro career.

NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo has died of brain cancer at the age of 58, the league announced Monday. "Dikembe Mutombo was simply larger than life," NBA commissioner Adam Silver said about the 7-foot-2 icon in a statement Monday.