NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo died at the age of 58 following a battle with brain cancer
NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo has died of brain cancer at the age of 58, the league announced Monday.
Mutombo, a native of the Republic of Congo, was the first-ever NBA global ambassador, and Silver said there was “nobody more qualified.” Silver added, “He was always accessible at NBA events over the years — with his infectious smile, deep booming voice and signature finger wag that endeared him to basketball fans of every generation.'
He was an 8-time NBA All-Star, 4-time NBA Defensive Player of the League and a 2-time NBA rebounding leader. To this day, he ranks second all-time on the NBA’s blocks leaders list with 3,289.“Dikembe’s indomitable spirit continues on in those helped and inspired throughout his extraordinary life,” Silver’s statement concluded. “I am one of the many people whose lives were touched by Dikembe’s big heart and I will miss him dearly.
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