Dikembe Mutombo R.I.P.

[Ace70 V2]

One of the most popular defensive players to ever do it passed away from brain cancer. Says he was diagnosed with it in 2022. Loved watching that signature finger wag when he turned away those almost Dunks.

'Larger than life' Mutombo dies of brain cancer

Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo, the "larger than life" center who played 18 NBA seasons, has died of brain cancer at the age of 58, the league announced Monday.

www.espn.com

 

[Phisher]

 

[KnightTemplar]

RIP.

Fuck cancer.

 

[Takes Two To Tango]

Could very well be the greatest shot blocker in NBA history.

RIP

 

[Madmick]

Probably the GOAT shot blocker. RIP.

 

[HOLA]

Followed basketball pretty heavily back in the 90's. He was a favorite. The blocked shot followed by the finger wave. Loved it, haha.

 

[Natural Order]

RIP big fella

 

[nicapica]

Legit 90s sports icon.

 

[Sweater of AV]

GOATed. RIP.

 

[Cool Hand Luke]

RIP indeed

 

[Fedorgasm]

Loved watching him play.

That series where the Nuggets upset the top seeded sonics was incredible. Me favorite underdog victory in basketball.

 

[Sonny Qc]

NO NO NO

 

[Sonny Qc]

was part of my favorite team ever.

 

[deadshot138]

RIP. Fuck cancer.

 

[Osculater]

R.I.P. African giant