Dikembe Mutombo Has Long Battled Disease in His Native Country. Then COVID-19 Hit His New Home.
The longtime NBA star died of brain cancer Monday. We are republishing this story from 2022, honoring his many humanitarian efforts.
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How Dikembe Mutombo defended the hoop, hope and happiness
A tribute to Dikembe Mutombo, whose' finger wag was forbidding, even though the man himself was an icon of acceptance away ...
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Dikembe Mutombo: How he became a humanitarian business example around the world
The crowd roars as Dikembe Mutombo swats away another shot, his trademark finger wag following the ball's trajectory into the ...
Masai Ujiri breaks down delivering emotional Dikembe Mutombo tribute: ‘Set a path for us’
Players, coaches and league executives from around the NBA have been taking to social media to honor the late Mutombo, who ...
LeBron James on the passing of Dikembe Mutombo
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James offered his condolences to Mutombo's family, and he recalled how the big man led ...
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A Look Back at Dikembe Mutombo's Signature Sneakers and His History With Adidas
Dikembe Mutombo, the Basketball Hall of Famer known as much for his finger wagging and singular voice as his defensive ...
‘A true humanitarian.’ Athletes, politicians react to the death of Dikembe Mutombo
NBA commissioner Adam Silver, Hall of Famer Michael Jordan, and Cindy McCain were among those posting tributes to Mutombo, ...
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How Dikembe Mutombo came up with iconic finger wag
So, how exactly did the 7-footer come up with the finger wag? In a 2014 interview with BuzzFeed's Max Blau, Mutombo revealed ...