Mutombo, with 3,289 career blocks, ranks second among NBA career leaders in blocked shots. At the conclusion of the 2009 NBA playoffs, Mutombo retired and his number 55 jersey was …

Dec 19, 2025 · Dikembe Mutombo was a Congolese-American basketball player who was one of the best defenders in NBA history and a noted philanthropist. At the time of his retirement …

Sep 30, 2024 · Dikembe Mutombo, the Hall of Fame, finger-wagging center who spent much of his post-basketball career as an ambassador for the sport, died of brain cancer at the age of …

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Sep 30, 2024 · Mutombo was known for his trademark finger wag, a provocative pose he used to dissuade shooters from challenging him at the rim.

Sep 30, 2024 · Hall of Famer, humanitarian and legendary shot blocker Dikembe Mutombo has died at 58, the NBA announced on Monday. The cause of death was brain cancer, which he …

Sep 30, 2024 · Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo – known for his shot-blocking and famed finger wave after denying opponents at the hoop – died Monday from brain cancer aged …

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Sep 30, 2024 · 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 …

Sep 30, 2024 · Mutombo hung his hat on defense, patrolling the lane and offering up his signature finger wag after an emphatic denial of another dunk attempt. Mutombo led the NBA in blocked …