Dikembe Mutombo was such a larger than life presence that it is hard to believe that he is gone. The beloved big man, who died at 58, was one of the most memorable players in league history. His ...

Dikembe Mutombo, in the words of NBA commissioner Adam Silver, was “larger than life.” Mutombo, who died of brain cancer Monday at the age of 58, had an “indomitable spirit,” Silver said. He left a ...

Dikembe Mutombo wasn't JUST known for the finger wag. But when you see the many images of the legendary center who died from brain cancer at the age of 58, you see him and his humongous wingspan going ...

Dikembe Mutombo, born on June 25, 1966, in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, was a force to be reckoned with in the NBA. Standing at 7-foot-2, Mutombo’s career spanned 18 seasons, which he ...

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San Francisco 49ers linebacker Curtis Robinson channels Dikembe Mutombo by using the NBA legend's iconic celebration after deflecting a pass thrown by New Orleans Saints rookie quarterback Spencer ...

The basketball world lost an icon on Monday when Dikembe Mutombo died at 58 years old. Not only was Mutombo a star on the court, he was a memorable figure for both his humanitarian work and his unique ...

Going up against Michael Jordan was arguably the most daunting task in basketball. You hear the stories, you watch the film, and eventually, you realise and understand why seeing the number 23 on the ...

While NBA teams gathered for their media days on Monday morning, the excitement for the new season was quelled by sad news. Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo passed away at 58 after a two-year ...