NBA legend and basketball hall of famer Dikembe Mutombo passed away at the age of 58.
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This is what has been reported about the departure of Dikembe Mutombo
According to TMZNBA Commissioner Adam Silver released a statement confirming Mutombo passed away on Monday, September 30. Silver’s statement was shared via Xformerly known as Twitter, by the official NBA Communications account. Additionally, the account also revealed that Mutombo passed away after a battle with brain cancer.
“Dikembe Mutombo was simply larger than life… I am one of many whose lives Dikembe’s big heart touched and I will miss him greatly,” Silver said. “On behalf of the entire NBA family, I extend my deepest condolences to Dikembe’s wife, Rose, and their children; his many friends; and the global basketball community that he truly loved and loved him.”
Swipe below to read the commissioner’s full statement.
According to TMZMutombo played in the NBA for eighteen years, from 1991 to 2009. He is said to have worn jerseys for the Denver Nuggets, Philadelphia 76ers, New York Knicks and other teams. Furthermore, the newspaper noted that Mutombo became an “eight-time NBA All-Star” who won the “Defensive Player of the Year Award” four times.
Following his NBA career, Mutombo reportedly made charitable efforts for his native Congo. Additionally, he is the “NBA’s First Global Ambassador.”
Mutombo is available revealed his battle with cancer for the first time in October 2022.
Social media sent prayers
Social media users react to Mutombo’s passing Dark Room commentary.
Instagram user @chakabars wrote, “Rest in peace, love everyone in Congo 🇨🇩”
While Instagram user @stanwitdaskits added: “Damn RIP legend *swings finger once* 😢”
Instagram user @chefsonyamo wrote, “So sad. A true NBA legend! Tear 🙏🏾👼🏾”
While Instagram user @therealmar.b added: “Greatest shot blocker of all time‼️ 🏀 Rest in paradise 🪽”
Instagram user @_kajim_ wrote, “September hit us with the passing of so many Black legends mannnn, smh. RIP Dikembe Mutombo🙏🏾🕊️”
While Instagram user @iam_leshbuck_ added: “The Mutombo era with AI has become legendary in Philly 🙏”
Instagram user @tia_becca_ wrote, “🙏🏾🙏🏾 A great person… great job.”
While Instagram user @roycer__ added: “Truly humane…”
Instagram user @lvdivanj wrote, “September is the month of heavy losses.”
Another basketball great just passed away
EQUAL Shade room Previously reported, Kobe Bryant’s father, Joe “Jellybean” Bryant, passed away on July 15. Joe was 69 years old.
Additionally, reports at the time claimed that he “recently suffered a severe stroke.”
Likewise, like Mutombo, Joe Bryant has worn jerseys for many NBA teams, including the Philadelphia 76ers and Houston Rockets.
Ultimately, his passing prompted Kobe’s widow, Vanessa Bryant, to share a reaction statement.
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