Dikembe Mutombo, NBA Legend, Dies at 58

The Hall of the Fame center lost his battle with brain cancer diseases.

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said "Dikembe was larger than life".

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A defensive powerhouse, Dikembe Mutombo was a 4 times NBA Defensive Player of the Year.

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Dikembe Mutombo dedicated his post NBA life to charity, especially in Africa.

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Dikembe Mutombo signature finger wag after blocking shots became legendary.

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Mutombo built a hospital in Kinshasa, for helping nearly half a million people.

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NBA legend Mutombo’s compassion and humanitarian work touched lives worldwide.

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