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Dikembe Mutombo: From finger wag to Geico ad. Moments we'll remember from former Rockets, NBA star
In a blowout of the Lakers in 2007, Mutombo blocked five shots, moving past Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become second in career blocked shots. Only Hakeem Olajuwon, the former Rockets great and an inspiration to Mutombo as a fellow African, collected more. Mutombo finished with 3,289. Olajuwon had 3,830.
NBA Hall of Famer and former Houston Rockets star Dikembe Mutombo dies from brain cancer
Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo died Monday from brain cancer. The Congolese American earned eight-time All-Star selections and was named the NBA's defensive player of the year four times during his pro career.
Houston Mourns Legendary Rocket Dikembe Mutombo: NBA Icon and Philanthropic Giant Passes Away at 58
Dikembe Mutombo, former NBA star and humanitarian, died at 58 from brain cancer. He was known for his defense and philanthropy, particularly in the Congo.
Former Houston Rockets star Dikembe Mutombo passes away at 58
The center who won multiple NBA Defensive Player of the Year awards and whose philanthropy helped his native Congo died of brain cancer, per reports.
Rockets, Tilman Fertitta issue statements on death of NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo
Today we mourn the loss of a true ambassador of our game, Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo,” the Rockets said in a statement.
Sixers, NBA community, and beyond remember Dikembe Mutombo as an ‘amazing human being’ and ‘true humanitarian’
In addition to being a Hall of Fame player, Mutombo is being remembered as a Hall of Fame person, thanks in large part to the work he did in Africa.
NBA legend, humanitarian Dikembe Mutombo dead at 58, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver says
The Hall-of-Famer played 18 seasons in the NBA, including for the Houston Rockets, and won Defensive Player of the Year four times.
Dikembe Mutombo, the NBA’s Finger-Wagging Defensive Stalwart, Dead at 58
Dikembe Mutombo, the Hall of Fame NBA center, who was a towering defender on the court and an ambassador for the game off of it, has died from brain cancer. He was 58. The NBA confirmed Mutombo’s death,
'Not in my house!' A look back at NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo's memorable Geico ad
NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo, who has died at age 58, played up his habit of wagging his finger at opponents in a funny commercial for Geico.
Take a look back on the life of NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo
Take a look back on the life of NBA Hall of Famer and former Denver Nuggets center, Dikembe Mutombo, after he died of brain cancer at the age of 58.
Dikembe Mutombo Once Starred In The Greatest Commercial Ever
As tributes continue to pour in for NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo, it's only right that we take look back at one of his most iconic off-court moments. If there's anything that could match the Hall of Famer's 7-foot-2 frame,
‘A true legend’: Dikembe Mutombo, dead at 58, honored by Houston Rockets and former teammates
Houstonians and sports fans around the world are mourning the loss of Dikembe Mutombo, the professional Basketball Hall of ...
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Dikembe Mutombo, Hall of Famer, Rockets legend and tireless advocate, dies at 58 from brain cancer
Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo, one of the best defensive players in NBA history and a longtime global ambassador ...
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Former Rockets center Dikembe Mutombo passes away at 58
Today the Houston Rockets joined the rest of the NBA family, and so many more in mourning the loss of Hall of Famer and NBA ...
Dikembe Mutombo, Basketball Hall of Famer and former Rockets center, dies at 58 from brain cancer
“Dikembe Mutombo was simply larger than life,” NBA commissioner Adam Silver said. “On the court, he was one of the greatest ...