“Dikembe Mutombo was simply larger than life,” NBA commissioner Adam Silver said. “On the court, he was one of the greatest ...
The Houston Rockets released a tribute to Mutombo. “Today we mourn the loss of a true ambassador of our game, Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo,” it reads. “Dikembe spent 18 seasons in the NBA, ...
Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo – known for his shot-blocking and finger wave after denying opponents – died Monday ...
In a blowout of the Lakers in 2007, Mutombo blocked five shots, moving past Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become ...
The Hall-of-Famer played 18 seasons in the NBA, including for the Houston Rockets, and won Defensive Player of the Year four ...