The NBA announces that Dikembe Mutombo has died at the age of 58 from brain cancer

[@xxkalashnikovbruhxx6422]

One of the best to ever do it, Rest In Peace brudda😢

[@guygauthiermansoni6929]

Rest in peace Mutombo Dikembe . Our country the democratic republic of the Congo is proud of you. You are the dr congolese représentative of Basket-ball accross the world. Rest in peace Champion.

[@deangelo8498]

Legendary player. ATL retired his number. Definitely an ambassador for the world.

[@tomandzack]

Built hospitals back in the Congo. A wonderful human.

[@Kor33Com]

A giant with giant heart. Got the life size poster behind my bed in the '90s. One of my role models. Rest in peace Dikembe.

[@halohybrid5496]

Damn! He was still quite young. Hate to hear a late great legend to pass. No less from cancer. I hope he rests well. My condolences to his family.

[@richardbishop8666]

Not in the house of Mutombo!! RIP big man. You will be missed but never forgotten.

[@saiidabdulbaqi6452]

So sad 😢 he was one of my favorite players in the 1990s 😢 Rest in peace, Mount Mutombo

[@gregorynorthrup8939]

A huge inspiration to me. Followed him since his final season at Georgetown. R.i.p Mt. Mutombo.

[@jascam1]

Mutombo epitomize what we should all aspire to be, human, he came made his mark and left this world better than he found it. R.I.P graceful giant.

[@l.w.980]

Rest in Mercy King Mutombo🙏🏽 and take your place among the angels.Thank you for sharing your light with us.❤

[@ramoduff9399]

RIP to the Georgetown icon .

[@TyrellCamp]

A.I about to go through it again man smh. I remember them both balling like crazy in 2001 especially in the first finals game

[@jleezy612]

Let's put our fingers in the sky for Dikembe ☝🏽💔

[@RaineMaven]

☝️☝️☝️

[@sylviecibasu8685]

☝️☝️☝️

[@djibsondasilva454]

☝🏾☝🏾☝🏾

[@ItsYaBoiApollo]

☝🏻☝🏻☝🏻

[@mwenyimununu3746]

Thanks Mutombo... Thanks Brother.....Thank you very much for all.....God Bless you.... Rest In Peace Brother !!!

[@vhanna7351]

Thank you, Dikembe🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@AngelNsansi]

Ah Muana mama icone na biso ya Congo Kinshasa 🇨🇩 opesi pasi Mutombo Dikembe 😭😭😭😭😭 Rest In Power KING KONG 🤴 🙏 😔 😢 😞 💔 🤴

[@RaineMaven]

His loss is immeasurable. Rest in peace, King.

[@m33w99]

fauchi laugh

[@JeremyDM-u4y]

Rip son of Congo ☝🏿☝🏿☝🏿☝🏿

[@BallLover4Life]

R.I.P Dikembe. 😢🫡 Thank you so much for inspiring me. I watched you so much, wag that finger. I enjoyed every part of it. I’m so sorry for your loss, Mr. Mutombo, the legend, forever live in our hearts. ♥️🐐

[@skepticalsmurf]

WOW,l’m truly sad to hear that,l will always remember that image of him while he was playing for the Nuggets of him expressing pure joy lying on court after a surprise playoff victory,RIP Big Guy 😔

[@Mufes-hv5cz]

Thank you for the memories king. A truly great player and from what i seen a truly great man ..rest in peace king

[@mikexcarter594]

R.I.P DIKEMBE…GREAT MAN 1st AND FOREMOST…GREAT DEFENSIVE PLAYER…GREAT AMBASSADOR..

[@ZanebonoFigures]

It's very hard, and sad to believe Dikembe is gone. Apart from his presence on the court his reach around the world was remarkable. A warming smile, and sense of humor that came from the Heart. Rest In Power African King🕊 👑

[@jadbejjanixx184]

R.I.P Dikembe ❤🕊️

[@mark11967AD]

Dikembe was very entertaining to watch especially in the big man era with Hakeem, Robinson etc. He definitely was in charge of handing out rejection notices lol. Never forget the NBA films where he lays on the floor in his Nuggets uni celebrating that shocking upset over the Sonics. RIP Mt Mutombo a true competitor and agent of change off the court as well.

[@BigShotPop2]

Man haven't felt this bad since Kobe.

[@CorneliusEdwards-o6u]

One of my favorite defenders

[@cardiaccuse9orng4lf82]

I'll never forget his smile and his positive energy.

[@QS6K]

Now, I'm sixteen, and four years deep into watching basketball, and I have never seen a player so.. Different, just borderline athletically amazing, as Dikembe Mutombo. He was a amazing hooper and through all the clips I've watched of him, he was even a great man off the court. Single handedly the reason I even got into the sport, and he's inspired me to do so much more, even outside one of the greatest sports ever. Fly on, Dikembe. 🕊

[@RSpeller-ym6jj]

Out of all the NBA legends that have passed away after retirement, this one is too soon.

[@emoreno0801]

Legendary the finger wags so iconic rest in peace king 👑

[@76vlade]

RIP Dikembe was a good player and a good man as well.

[@LittleHammer_]

Legend. Thanks for all the memories. RIP

[@bradleylove8606]

Such a nice man who gave back to others.

[@Destinye4life]

A fantasic player, and himan being, who will be missed.

[@m33w99]

Too bad he fell and shilled for it.

[@walmy305]

Legend and a great human. RIP.

[@dembuckeyes]

Not fair that the greats die young... on and more so off the court...this man will be missed

[@m33w99]

Um, read the 2021 Forbes article, self inflicted by big pharma//hook, line and sinker.

[@cordelscott4800]

Nothing but respect jersey city rip

[@ellisisland1374]

Legendary NBA Hall Of Fame basketball player and Global Humanitarian!❤ RIP Mr. Dikembe Mutombo.😇🙏🏀😔💐 God bless you for your good works. Thank you for sharing your talent. My condolences to his loved ones and those he helped worldwide!

[@adam.s.1838]

Absolutely heartbreaking. One of my all time favourite players. R.I.P legend thankyou for the great memories

[@christianpower645]

He was regardless as one of the NBA's biggest personalities of all time and his signature catchphrase not in my house has put smiles in the faces of fans

[@farouk7336]

R.I.P Mount Mutombo! We loved you in Atlanta

[@tonyspry9370]

There should be a Mountain named after him!!!

[@mudani2300]

RIP 🙏🏽 Afrikan Giant ☝🏽✊🏽 What a privilege to see him play whilst I was growing up.

[@tomgalido]

He’s a legend at Georgetown. I met a few professors who knew him, and he was a true scholar. Spoke a number of languages and was really intelligent. Also, he played some basketball. RIP.

[@giselemwepu7431]

RIP #MutomboDikembe our NBA legend 🇨🇩🙏🏾🩷

[@onmywayto974]

Oh no!!! Dang. I just saw him last year too. Rest in peace Dikembe.

[@BlueDan-h8d]

That sucks RIP big Georgetown fan.

[@CharlesWatkins-eh5dj]

REST IN PEACE BIG BRO. YOU CARED FOR SO,SO MANY IN THIS WORLD.

[@oladipupoajani]

RIP to one of the greatest defensive players of all time.

[@theraceanalystphdprovingha4119]

What a wife story! She got him back in something... a rare feat indeed. "No, no, nooo, not in my house." ❤

[@carolineolok1486]

My favorite African Basketball Player who paved the way for many others in the world. Condolences to the family and all connected to his life. May the soul of Mutombo Dikembe Rest in Eternal Peace…..🕊️

[@Tyrone-r2u]

Whaaa!!?? Noo. Congo warrior

[@SpeededitzTm]

RIP Dikembe 😔

[@Astro_Ash_Jeremy]

The way he hold that ball after upsetting Seattle was priceless. An 8th seed beating a 1st seed

[@staygold5280]

RIP brother. 😢 Denver will always remember you. ❤

[@InspireMe819]

Out of all NBA, Mutumbo was the guy I loved and cherish the most.

[@north335]

Thank you Dikembe Mutombo for all the memories you were one of my favorites to watch growing up.

[@cking3081]

Noooooooooooo WAY!!!!!! 😮 In 1999, I Had THEEEEEE ABSOLUTE PLEASURE of meeting him at the COLBALT LOUNGE in ATL!! I had no idea who he was, nor did I care. I was there to unwind & listen to a jazz set a friend invited me to hear. He walked up to me and i actually thought he was creepy & intimidating! 😂 We ended up conversing for probably an hour! His voice was just awe inspiring! He spoke on so many MANY different powerful uplifting topics. He literally asked for my # and yep.... i declined. But afterwards, my friend was like, 'do you know who that was'. i said "no. But he asked for my # and i didn't give it to him" (In all fairness he was pretty down to earth/cool).😔 I'm Truly blessed to have met him. S.I.P.🌹 May his family be surrounded with pure love during this heartbreaking journey ❤

[@creativemecksdave1319]

Avery johson, you killed me with that.

[@crowlee5111]

Dikembe Mutombo was a true legend and a source of pride for Africa. He gave generously, both his love and financial support, to his hometown, building schools, creating opportunities for young people to play basketball, and establishing hospitals in a region where 7.5 million live in poverty. It's heartbreaking that life is so uncertain and unfair-good people like him are taken too soon, often by illnesses like cancer. The world needs more people like Mutombo, whose efforts made it a better place, to live long and continue their impact. Rest in peace, Dikembe Mutombo.

[@nyzsunny]

One of if not the best defensive player ever to lace up. Mount Mutombo will be missed dearly and never be forgotten. Gone too soon Mr Mutombo. Rest in peace 🙏🏼

[@stevesegree2511]

RIP, Dikembe Mutombo😢💔🙏🏿🕊

[@simweray1]

Dikembe Mutombo, a gentle giant from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, will forever be remembered not only as one of the greatest defensive basketball players but as a true humanitarian. His heart was as big as his talent, and his legacy lives on through the hospital and school he built for his home country. He was a gift that kept on giving, making us proud as Congolese. Thank you, Dikembe, for your selfless love, your tireless work, and your generous spirit. We love you dearly. Rest in peace our Gentle Giant.

[@ImmigrantsRus]

Died too young, great human and generous man. Rest easy DM

[@andrewkaiser4660]

Rest is peace Dikembe You were a big part of my childhood and I got your Adidas Dikembes in 93 when was 12 and a pair of shorts and singlet. They were cool shoes and you were a cool player and loved the way you loved the game and everyone in it and of coarse, we loved you back 😊 ❤

[@NicholasAckerman-xv3dm]

RIP Dikembe you made 90's basketball more complete in best era ever

[@davidclark8543]

Broke our hearts in Seattle in '94 playoff upset. Spectacular defensive player & great, great man & humanitarian

[@heribertoperez3753]

Dikembe you were the best, 1st as a humanitarian and 2nd as a NBA player you will miss. Remember we celebrate how he lived . You will be allways remember. Thank you giving us the best of you. I will see in the stars. Love to your family.

[@misterjojo240]

Wow Rest In Peace Mutombo, I definitely had great memories watching him play in league during my childhood.

[@arthursettles]

this dude was a real stand up guy he is with his mother now rest in power dikembe you will never be forgotten.🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@vlesmeries]

I never forgave him for beating the Sonics in 5 back then. But Mt. Mutombo was a even more of a giant off the court. RIP Dikembe. You made the world a better place.

[@shannondbrown1552]

Yes sir, this was a great man. That Nugget team pulled off a miracle. I loved that finger wag every time he blocked a shot. He brought excitement to every team he played with and it was fun to watch. Great human being who understood charity and giving back. He is gone on to join all the other basketball greats we have lost. My guys Lorenzen Wright, Roy Tarpley, Clifford Robinson, Kobe Bryant, Bill Russell and many more. RIP, prayers to his family and friends….All the greats go too soon….

[@henryglorykabanga]

Rest in peace Dikembe I have a feeling there is going to be alot of finger wagging this season in his honor 🇨🇩🇺🇸❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@kevinharris3993]

One of the greatest to play sports in basketball. He was a giant and a gentleman. .

[@samuelestigoy4219]

Rest in Peace 🙏 🪦 😌 Dikimbe😢😢😢

[@ameliasilva8149]

Rest in peace one of the best shot blocker in the nba history

[@RomanHillIMAMABillionaire]

Prayer's 🙏😭💔 For The Family

[@guleiro]

Rest in peace Dikembe 🙏 You were great in and out of the courts. From Angola ❤

[@brandagenius9663]

Long Live MUTOMBO!!! This is so sad fr. He was such an amazing basketball ICON. He’ll be missed forever. 🙏🏽🕊👑🐐💯♾️❤️❤️

[@darknite1962]

R.I.P larger then Life

[@Jazz313]

Class guy

[@mikeohagan2206]

Great player and an even better man. Rest in Glory. Mr. .Mutombo.

[@tammiemaxwell3137]

Prayers & love to his family❤🙏🏿

[@WeltonD2006]

I loved his game. Truly a great man.

[@darknite1962]

That was 100% priceless the wife waved the finger 😂😂😂😂

[@AnAdorableWombat1]

Dang. Truly heartbreaking. What an amazing man. May your soul Rest peacefully Dikembe

[@aydantheyoutubeking]

Rip ,my man no words love you and your voice and your humour so much you will always be one of my favourite players of all time just thank you for everything 😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@dantolitz-acousticsessions1290]

He wags his fingers..request denied..a great man..RIP..

[@dreddtaylor8079]

Yu will always be a champion to the sixers fan base for your heart and get soul that was one of a kind

[@Theprofessionaldriversagency]

Brother Mutombo, thanks for the memories, you will be missed. R.I.P.

[@Dakid015]

An icon from my childhood. Rest in Paradise Legend🙏. A finger wag to cancer ☝

[@Drewaps928]

RIP big man!

[@jiveturkey1257]

He had the BEST commercial ever. Not in my House. RIP Brother

[@leojuarez4690]

Class act ...Rip a life full and meaningful. I still remember Jordan wagging his finger at Dikembe when he missed that block. The interview they sat down for years later was hilarious. God Keep and hold.

[@dylanbryant3547]

Rip dikembe mutombo🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@MrDumpJob]

"No, no, no!" Only Legend know what am i saying! RIP my man

[@geriko1]

"Not in my house!" 👆

[@kp8684]

RIP, big man. Thank you for the memories 😢

[@donnellwilliams6272]

One of my favorite NBA players! Gone too soon! Prayers go out to him and his family ❤

[@Jordan18-v8u]

Thanks for your game in the ninetys we miss you Warrior rest in Peace !!!