Dikembe Mutombo dies – dead at 58

Mar 7, 2020; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Georgetown Hoyas former player Dikembe Mutombo at the game against the Villanova Wildcats during the second half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo has died.

The NBA issued a statement on Monday revealing that Mutombo has died after a battle with brain cancer. The Hall of Fame former center was 58.

Mutombo revealed in October 2022 that he had undergone treatment for a brain tumor . He was said to be “in great spirits” at the time, and an ex-teammate offered a positive update about Mutombo several days later.

Mutombo played in the NBA from 1991-2009. He was drafted No. 4 overall by Denver in 1991 out of Georgetown and made the All-Star team as a rookie. Mutombo made eight All-Star games and was a four-time Defensive Player of the Year. His best seasons came with the Nuggets and Hawks.

The 7-foot-2 Mutombo was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2015. His famous finger wag has been imitated by numerous NBA players over the years.

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