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NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo has died after a battle with brain cancer. He was 58 years old. The NBA confirmed the tragic news with a statement from NBA commissioner Adam Silver. Keep reading to find out more… Silver shared, “Dikembe Mutombo was simply larger than life. On the court, he was one of the greatest shot blockers and defensive players in the history of the NBA. Off the floor, he poured his heart and soul into helping others. “There was nobody more qualified than Dikembe to serve as the NBA’s first Global Ambassador. He was a humanitarian at his core. He loved what the game of basketball could do to make a positive impact on communities, especially in his native Democratic Republic of the Congo and across the continent of Africa. I had the privilege of traveling the world with Dikembe and seeing first-hand how his generosity and compassion uplifted people. He was always accessible at NBA events over the years — with his infectious smile, deep booming voice and signature finger wag that endeared him to basketball fans of every generation.” He played 18 total seasons before retiring after the 2008-09 season. He was later inducted into the Pro Basketball Hall of Fame in 2015. The 7-foot-2 spent his latter years acting as an a global ambassador for the sport. Our thoughts are with Dikembe Mutombo‘s friends, family, and loved ones during this time. RIP.
