Dikembe Mutombo: Photos of the Late NBA Legend

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Dikembe was known for his humanitarian efforts in addition to his illustrious career on the court. See pics of the late NBA legend.

Dikembe Mutombo will always be remembered for his strength on the court, but also as a humanitarian, a father, a husband and as a friend. The late NBA legend retired from basketball in 2009 and went on to become the NBA’s Global Ambassador and a Hall of Fame member.

In September 2024, Dikembe died from brain cancer, the NBA confirmed in a statement, which read, “NBA Global Ambassador and Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo passed away today at the age of 58 from brain cancer. He was surrounded by his family.”

Scroll through our gallery below to see pics of the late NBA legend, Dikembe Mutombo.

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