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Joel Embiid and Kyle Lowry discuss the death of NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo

CAMDEN, NJ – The Philadelphia 76ers, the NBA and the world at large lost a great man on Monday with the passing of legendary big man Dikembe Mutombo. Mutombo, a Hall of Famer, averaged 9.8 points and 10.3 rebounds in…

Grizzlies’ Jaren Jackson Jr. on the death of NBA star Dikembe Mutombo

Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. learned of the death of former NBA star Dikembe Mutombo just moments before meeting the media Monday afternoon. When first asked about the Hall of Famer, Jackson gave a short answer before going back…

Dikembe Mutombo, NBA legend and Hall of Famer, dies of brain cancer at age 58

Former Atlanta Hawks player Dikembe Mutombo speaks during a halftime ceremony retiring his number during a game between the Hawks and the Boston Celtics in 2015. (AP Photo/David Goldman) Hall of Famer, humanitarian and legendary shot blocker Dikembe Mutombo has…

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Top 5 NBA teams for the 2024-25 season | For the tires The FTH roster lists its top five teams for the 2024 NBA season. The 2024 edition of NBA Media Day is here. It’s like the first day of…

The death of Dikembe Mutombo sparks outrage in the NBA world

Top 5 NBA teams for the 2024-25 season | For the tires The FTH roster lists its top five teams for the 2024 NBA season. Toronto Raptors president Masi Ujiri had already finished speaking to reporters for NBA media day…

Hall of Fame center dies of brain cancer at age 58

Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo, who played 18 seasons in the NBA and served as the league’s global ambassador after his retirement, has died of brain cancer, the NBA announced Monday. Mutombo was 58. “Dikembe Mutombo was simply larger…

Dikembe Mutombo dies aged 58 after battling brain cancer

Dikembe Mutombo, a Hall of Fame center and global ambassador for the NBA, has died of brain cancer at age 58, the league announced Monday. Mutombo, who was born in the Democratic Republic of Congo, was one of the most…

NBA Global Ambassador and Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo has died at the age of 58

NEW YORK – NBA Global Ambassador and Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo died today at the age of 58 from brain cancer. He was surrounded by his family. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver issued the following statement: “Dikembe Mutombo…

NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo dies at the age of 58

Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo has died at age 58 after a battle with brain cancer. Mutombo’s career spanned from 1991 to 2009 and included eight All-Star appearances and four Defensive Player of the Year awards. NBA legend Dikembe…

Dikembe Mutombo, NBA legend and Hall of Famer, dies of brain cancer at age 58

Former Atlanta Hawks player Dikembe Mutombo speaks during a halftime ceremony retiring his number during an NBA basketball game between the Hawks and the Boston Celtics on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman) The NBA announced Monday…