Appreciation: Dikembe Mutombo, a Basketball Hall of Fame player, had impact far beyond the game
On the court, he stopped people. Off the court, he helped people. In simplest terms, that is the legacy of Mutombo, the 7-foot-2 mountain of a center who died Monday.
For Dikembe Mutombo, basketball was but a vehicle for what really matters
No one in the game was bigger, or better, at getting people to think about others beyond themselves than Dikembe Mutombo.
Reaction to the death of Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo
Toronto Raptors President Masai Ujiri is overcome with emotion speaking about Dikembe Mutombo, who died Monday from brain cancer, in Toronto, Monday, Sept. 30, 2024. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP) FILE - The Atlanta Hawks’ Dikembe Mutombo,
A look back on the legacy of basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo
Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo, who was known for his shot-blocking and famed finger wave, died Monday from brain cancer aged 58, according to the NBA. CNN’s Andy Scholes reports on Mutombo’s legacy beyond the court.
El legado de Dikembe Mutombo
Sebastián Martínez Christensen analiza el legado de Dikembe Mutombo, el jugador que le cambió la vida a miles de personas en África.
Dikembe Mutombo, a Hall of Fame player and tireless advocate, dies at 58 from brain cancer
Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo, one of the best defensive players in NBA history and a longtime global ambassador for the game, died Monday from brain cancer, the league announced.
Dikembe Mutombo And His Towering Legacy Of Service And Inspiration
Remembering Dikembe Mutombo, whose towering presence and unwavering commitment to service left an indelible mark on countless lives, especially in Africa and beyond.
Dikembe Mutombo, a Towering N.B.A. Presence, Dies at 58
Dikembe Mutombo, who arrived at Georgetown University as an international student with aspirations of being a doctor but who instead became a towering presence in professional basketball and a dedicated humanitarian in his native Democratic Republic of the Congo,
Dikembe Mutombo dies at 58: Integral part of Georgetown's legacy of big men was 'larger than life'
Along with Patrick Ewing before him and Alonzo Mourning after, Mutombo was part of a run of Hoya centers who dominated college basketball
The enduring legacy of Dikembe Mutombo
Malika Andrews looks back on the life of Dikembe Mutombo after his death at the age of 58.
2024 NBA Media Day: Dikembe Mutombo passing headlines emotional day around league
NBA media day arrived with teams coming together ahead of the regular season. Here are the biggest moments from the big day.
Dikembe Mutombo had the heart and mind of a giant
NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo, who died Sept. 30 of brain cancer, was one of the finest humanitarians of our time.
How Dikembe Mutombo helped Allen Iverson and Sixers climb the mountain in 2001
Added to capitalize on Iverson's prime years, Mutombo did just that as the Sixers reached the NBA Finals. We take a look back ...
Dikembe Mutombo’s Son Leaves Heartfelt Message On Social Media
In an Instagram post, Dikembe Mutombo's son, Ryan, left his father a message acknowledging the love he had for him.
Rob Schneider Sparks Outrage With Anti-Vax Comments on Dikembe Mutombo's Death
Rob Schneider hasn't been shy about his anti-vaccine views in recent years. Yesterday, the Saturday Night Live alum took the ...
Why Dikembe Mutombo was larger than life. Plus, biggest NBA media day takeaways
Dikembe Mutombo was truly larger than life. So many of us woke up yesterday to the excitement of media days going on around ...
Soccer Icon Thierry Henry Pays Moving Tribute To Late NBA Legend Dikembe Mutombo
On the other end of the spectrum of Rob Schneider's disgusting conspiracy theory-laden politicization about the passing of ...
Dikembe Mutombo Believed in the American Idea
The humanitarian and NBA legend was grateful for the freedom he enjoyed, and understood the obligations that came with it.