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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Dikembe_MutomboDikembe Mutombo - Wikipedia

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   Dikembe Mutombo Mpolondo Mukamba Jean-Jacques Wamutombo (born June 25, 1966) is a Congolese-American former professional basketball player. Mutombo played 18 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA).

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3. www.basketball-reference.com › players › mDikembe Mutombo - Basketball-Reference.com

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   Checkout the latest stats of Dikembe Mutombo. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, draft status, shoots, school and more on Basketball-Reference.com Sports Reference ®

   • Birth Date: June 25, 1966

4. www.cnn.com › 2022/10/15 › sportDikembe Mutombo undergoing treatment for a brain tumor, NBA ...

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   Oct 15, 2022 · NBA legend and basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo is receiving treatment for a brain tumor in Atlanta, the league announced Saturday.

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6. www.britannica.com › biography › Dikembe-MutomboDikembe Mutombo | Biography, Facts, & Accomplishments

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   Jun 22, 2024 · Dikembe Mutombo, Congolese-American basketball player who was one of the best defenders in NBA history and a noted philanthropist. At the time of his retirement (2009), he ranked second in career blocks (3,289). In 2015 Mutombo was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

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7. www.bbc.com › sport › africaDikembe Mutombo: Former NBA All-Star being treated for brain ...

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   Oct 17, 2022 · Eight-time NBA All-Star Dikembe Mutombo is undergoing treatment for a brain tumour. The 56-year-old DR Congo-born centre spent 18 years playing in the league, including spells with Denver...

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   Who is Dikembe Mutombo?

   • A well-known humanitarian, Mutombo started the Dikembe Mutombo Foundation to improve living conditions in his native Democratic Republic of Congo in 1997. His efforts earned him the NBA's J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award in 2001 and 2009.

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   What is the Dikembe Mutombo Foundation?

   • In 1997, two years before retiring from the NBA, Mutombo established the Dikembe Mutombo Foundation with a mission to improve education and quality of life in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. CNN’s Jason Hanna contributed to this report.

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   Who is Mount Mutombo?

   • Mutombo played 18 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Nicknamed " Mount Mutombo " for his defensive prowess, he is commonly regarded as one of the best shot-blockers and defensive players of all time. He received the NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award four times, tied with Ben Wallace and Rudy Gobert for the most awards.

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   How old was Mutombo when he started playing basketball?

   • At the encouragement of his father and brother, the rapidly growing Mutombo took up basketball at age 16. His past participation in football (soccer) and martial arts eased his transition into the new sport, but he was still relatively raw when he moved to Washington, D.C., in 1987 to attend Georgetown University on an academic scholarship.

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9. www.hoophall.com › hall-of-famers › dikembe-mutomboDikembe Mutombo - Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame

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   Learn about Dikembe Mutombo's career achievements, from his college days at Georgetown to his 18 seasons in the NBA. He was a defensive star, a six-time All-Defensive Team member, and a humanitarian in his native Congo.

10. www.espn.com › nba › playerDikembe Mutombo - Houston Rockets Center - ESPN

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    View the profile of Houston Rockets Center Dikembe Mutombo on ESPN. Get the latest news, live stats and game highlights.