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Former NBA All-Star Dikembe Mutombo, best known for his ability to swat opponents' shots from reaching the basket, died at the age of 58, the league announced Monday. Mutombo died following a years-long battle with brain cancer, the league said.

"Dikembe Mutombo was simply larger than life," NBA commissioner Adam Silver said in a statement. "On the court, he was one of the greatest shot blockers and defensive players in the history of the NBA. Off the floor, he poured his heart and soul into helping others.


"There was nobody more qualified than Dikembe to serve as the NBA's first Global Ambassador. He was a humanitarian at his core. He loved what the game of basketball could do to make a positive impact on communities, especially in his native Democratic Republic of the Congo and across the continent of Africa. I had the privilege of traveling the world with Dikembe and seeing first-hand how his generosity and compassion uplifted people. He was always accessible at NBA events over the years - with his infectious smile, deep booming voice and signature finger wag that endeared him to basketball fans of every generation."

Source: https://www.scrippsnews.com/sports/...ot-blocker-dead-at-age-58-after-cancer-battle
 
Fuck cancer.

It took my dad right before he reached retirement age.

Hope the family is handling it as good as they can.
 
Oh! This is another sad news and the second one I've seen today. I've watched one or two of his matches. That guy was a beast on the basketball court. He blocks shots like aliens. I read a few things about his kindness to people, it touches my heart. The world will surely miss him.
 
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