NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo has d!ed from brain cancer at the age of 58.
The eight-time NBA All-Star, who retired in 2009, spent 18 years playing in the league for the Denver Nuggets, Atlanta Hawks, Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Nets, New York Knicks and Houston Rockets.
Mutombo began treatment for a brain tumour in October 2022.
“Dikembe Mutombo was simply larger than life,” said NBA commissioner Adam Silver.
“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.”
