NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo died Sept. 30 at the age of 58 from brain cancer, leaving behind an incredible legacy, both on and off the court. Mutombo—who stood at an impressive 7 feet, 2 inches tall—passed away in Atlanta, having spent five years playing for the Hawks before moving on to the Philadelphia 76ers in 2001.

Dikembe Mutombo, an NBA Global Ambassador and member of the Hall of Fame, has died from brain cancer, the NBA said in a statement on Monday. He was 58. Mutombo, who was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2022, was surrounded by his family, the NBA said.

In simplest terms, that is the legacy of Mutombo, the 7-foot-2 mountain of a center who died Monday, about two years after his family revealed that he was dealing with brain cance

Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo, who was known for his shot-blocking and famed finger wave, died Monday from brain cancer aged 58, according to the NBA. CNN’s Andy Scholes reports on Mutombo’s legacy beyond the court.

Dikembe Mutombo, a Basketball Hall of Famer who was known for his defensive prowess, died Monday from brain cancer aged 58, according to an announcement from the NBA. Soon after the news broke about his passing,

Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo, one of the best defensive players in NBA history and a longtime global ambassador for the game, died Monday from brain cancer, the league announced

LeBron James told the story of Mutombo fracturing his face — and even then he couldn't talk about Dikembe without a smile on his face.