Dikembe Mutombo
Basketball player and humanitarian
Born
June 25th, 1966
59 years ago
Died
September 30th, 2024
1 years ago — 58 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a professional basketball player transitioned to the NBA, where a career spanned from 1991 to 2009. Primarily played as a center for teams such as the Philadelphia 76ers, Atlanta Hawks, and Houston Rockets. Achieved significant recognition as a defensive specialist, earning four NBA Defensive Player of the Year awards. Contributed to teams reaching the playoffs multiple times, including a standout performance in leading the 76ers to the Eastern Conference Finals in 2001. Retired from basketball and established the Dikembe Mutombo Foundation, focusing on health and education in Africa.
Four-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year
NBA All-Star selection
Leading the 76ers to the Eastern Conference Finals
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