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   Is Dikembe Mutombo dead or still alive?

   • NBA Global Ambassador and Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo passed away today at the age of 58 from brain cancer. He was surrounded by his family. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver issued the following statement. pic.twitter.com/uHgZgSBDUJ — NBA (@NBA) September 30, 2024 We are deeply saddened by the news of Dikembe Mutombo’s passing.

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   Who is Dikembe Mutombo mpolondo Mukamba?

   • Dikembe Mutombo Mpolondo Mukamba Jean-Jacques Wamutombo (June 25, 1966 – September 30, 2024) was a Congolese-American professional basketball player. He played 18 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA).

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   How did Dikembe Mutombo die?

   • "Dikembe Mutombo, a Hall of Fame player and tireless advocate, dies at 58 from brain cancer". Associated Press. Retrieved September 30, 2024. ^ Worley, Debra (September 30, 2024). "Hall of Fame basketball player Dikembe Mutombo dies at 58". wtok.com. WTOK-TV. Retrieved September 30, 2024. ^ Hoffarth, Tom (June 2, 2010).

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   What team did Dikembe Mutombo play for?

   • Dikembe Mutombo wags his finger during a game in Atlanta in 1998. He would often use his iconic gesture after blocking an opponent's shot. Aside from the Nuggets, he played for the Atlanta Hawks, Philadelphia 76ers, the then named New Jersey Nets, New York Knicks and the Houston Rockets.

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   What did Mutombo do after he played basketball?

   • After his playing career, Mutombo worked extensively for charitable and humanitarian causes. He served as an ambassador for the sport, particularly in the development of the Basketball Africa League. "It's really hard to believe, and it's hard for us to be without that guy," tearful president Masai Ujiri said.

   Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo dies of brain cancer at age 58

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   When did Dikembe Mutombo retire?

   • Mutombo last played during the 2008-09 season, devoting his time after retirement to charitable and humanitarian causes. He spoke nine languages and founded the Dikembe Mutombo Foundation in 1997, concentrating on improving health, education and quality of life for the people in the Congo.

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Dikembe_MutomboDikembe Mutombo - Wikipedia

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   Dikembe Mutombo Mpolondo Mukamba Jean-Jacques Wamutombo (June 25, 1966 – September 30, 2024) was a Congolese-American professional basketball player. He played 18 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA).

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   Sep 30, 2024 · Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo – known for his shot-blocking and famed finger wave after denying opponents at the hoop – died Monday from brain cancer aged 58, according to the...

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5. www.britannica.com › biography › Dikembe-MutomboDikembe Mutombo | Biography, Facts, & Accomplishments ...

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   Oct 25, 2024 · Dikembe Mutombo was a Congolese-American basketball player who was one of the best defenders in NBA history and a noted philanthropist. At the time of his retirement (2009), he ranked second in career blocks (3,289). In 2015 Mutombo was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

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6. www.bbc.com › sport › basketballDikembe Mutombo: Africa's NBA giant with a 'heart of gold'

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   Oct 1, 2024 · DR Congo-born Dikembe Mutombo has been hailed for his humanitarian work across Africa following his death aged 58 from brain cancer.

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   Sep 30, 2024 · Dikembe Mutombo was a Hall of Famer and a global ambassador for the NBA, known for his shot blocking and humanitarian work. He played 18 seasons in the league for six teams and won four Defensive Player of the Year awards.

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   Sep 30, 2024 · Dikembe Mutombo was a Hall of Fame center who played 18 seasons in the NBA and blocked 3,289 shots. He also became a global ambassador for basketball and a philanthropist in his native Congo and Africa.

10. www.nytimes.com › sports › dikembe-mutombo-deadDikembe Mutombo, a Towering N.B.A. Presence, Dies at 58

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    Sep 30, 2024 · 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...