The Associated Press Dikembe Mutombo, a Basketball Hall of Famer who was one of the best defensive players in NBA history and a longtime global ambassador for the game, died Monday from brain cancer, ...

The humanitarian and NBA legend was grateful for the freedom he enjoyed, and understood the obligations that came with it.

The finger wag. The enormous smile. The unmistakable voice. Dikembe Mutombo played defense at a level and with a flair that few others in basketball history ever possessed, all among the many reasons ...

NBA Global Ambassador and Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo passed away at the age of 58 on Monday. Not only was Mutombo a star on the court, he was also a memorable figure for both his humanitarian work ...

Congolese-American basketball star Dikembe Mutombo passed away on Monday at the age of 58 and tributes poured in immediately.