If you’re a major NBA fan, you’re likely already aware of the tragic news regarding hall-of-famer Dikembe Mutombo. The larger ...

Pat Graham | The Associated Press The Nuggets honor franchise legend Dikembe Mutombo, who died in September, at Ball Arena ...

“Dikembe Mutombo was simply larger than life,” NBA commissioner Adam Silver said in a statement. “On the court, he was one of the greatest shot blockers and defensive players in the history ...

“Dikembe was like the ultimate role model,” says Williams, who went on to reach a Sweet 16 and Elite Eight with the Hoyas and play nine seasons in the NBA. Mutombo played 18. “He wasn't the ...

It happened often, a stark scene caused by one of the greatest defensive players in NBA history. … which presented a strange contrast, really. Dikembe Mutombo the professional embraced and ...

Legendary NBA player, Hall of Famer and Global Ambassador Dikembe Mutombo has died at the age of 58 after a battle with brain cancer, NBA commissioner Adam Silver announced on Monday. "Dikembe ...

See pics of the late NBA legend. Dikembe Mutombo will always be remembered for his strength on the court, but also as a humanitarian, a father, a husband and as a friend. The late NBA legend ...

Dikembe Mutombo, the Hall of Fame, finger-wagging center who spent much of his post-basketball career as an ambassador for the sport, died of brain cancer at the age of 58, the NBA announced Monday.

He was 58. According to the NBA, Mutombo succumbed to complications associated with brain cancer. “Dikembe Mutombo was simply larger than life,” NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said in a ...