Pat Graham | The Associated Press The Nuggets honor franchise legend Dikembe Mutombo, who died in September, at Ball Arena during Thursday's season opener. • Get NBA League Pass TODAY > DENVER ...

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, the Hall of Fame, finger-wagging center who spent much of his post-basketball career as an ambassador for the sport, died of brain cancer at the age of 58, the NBA announced Monday.

As sports fans continue to grapple with the recent death of Dikembe Mutombo from brain cancer at the age of 58, many are remembering him as more than a star basketball player who famously led the ...

DENVER — There was a video tribute celebrating Dikembe Mutombo's big accomplishments on and off the court. Then, Denver Nuggets fans stood and applauded for 55 seconds — his number.

Read full article: Gunman takes stand, claiming self-defense in Miami murder trial DENVER – There was a video tribute celebrating Dikembe Mutombo's big accomplishments on and off the court.