Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo has passed away at the age of 58 from brain cancer. The NBA announced his death on September 30, 2024. Mutombo, a Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer, was renowned for his defensive prowess, earning four NBA Defensive Player of the Year awards and making eight All-Star teams. He was also second all-time in blocks with 3,289. Beyond his on-court achievements, Mutombo was celebrated for his humanitarian efforts, particularly in his native Democratic Republic of the Congo. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver described him as 'larger than life,' both on and off the court. Mutombo's legacy includes helping the 76ers reach the 2001 NBA Finals and his impactful work as an NBA Global Ambassador. One of his most memorable moments was when the Nuggets shocked the Sonics in the 1994 playoffs.
