That first season together, they reached the Elite Eight and the pair formed a formidable front line on two more NCAA tournament teams. For the rest of his life, Mutombo returned the favor many ...

"He's a rebounder, he's an intimidator, he can change the game all by himself, offensively and defensively." Deke's addition ...

The Hall of Famer, who died in September, was known for his generosity as much as his work on the court. Pat Graham | The ...

reflecting on Mutombo's life and legacy. The towering 7-foot-2 basketball icon was a larger-than-life figure who spent 18 seasons in the NBA, playing for a half-dozen teams, including five ...

As Georgetown remembers Dikembe Mutombo, it is not just about mourning his passing but also celebrating the joy he brought to ...

He was 58. “I feel really fortunate to have gotten to know him and coached him and spend time with him,” said Nuggets coach Michael Malone, whose team stenciled Mutombo’s name and “55 ...

whose team stenciled Mutombo's name and "55" on the floor near Denver's bench. "He'll be missed by many, many people." Mutombo helped the Nuggets become the first No. 8 seed to upset a No. 1 seed ...

whose team stenciled Mutombo’s name and “55” on the floor near Denver’s bench. “He’ll be missed by many, many people.” Mutombo helped the Nuggets become the first No. 8 seed to upset ...

He was 58. “I feel really fortunate to have gotten to know him and coached him and spend time with him,” said Nuggets coach Michael Malone, whose team stenciled Mutombo’s name and “55 ...