The enduring legacy of Dikembe Mutombo | NBA on ESPN

[@GradyBrown-i3m]

Such a fine human being

[@johnjen6913]

Indeed!!!

[@David-ok5ek]

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[@ericrobinson3995]

Every NBA player should do the finger wag after they block an opponent's shot to honor Deke!

[@HotFiya05]

They should do more than that, and look at his humanitarianism as an example. But who am I to tell grown men what to do with their money?

[@Darkness-ie2yl]

Why would anyone even try to dunk knowing this guy is lurking somewhere on the court 😂

[@InMotionForAMillion]

I'm sure that won't get annoying at all...

[@liu1133]

Embiid and Whiteside might do that

[@etuboldon]

And the refs should wag their fingers before giving them technicals.

[@bryanstarke2931]

This brought me to tears. No doubt he was a tremendous shot blocker, but it's what he did off the court that matters most. Just a great human being 😢

[@sports3117]

One of the great intimidating defensive players in the history of the NBA. He’s gone from the world, but the memories still live in our minds

[@coolkidd723]

Finger wave taunt going to go crazy this season! And they better not give out technicals for them either

[@MsMoneyonMyMind]

Haven’t watched nba since Celtics took the chip in 08 but uhh they giving out techs for that now😳 ??!?

[@Psiros]

​@@MsMoneyonMyMindSame. And yes. 😂

[@lokeymexican]

​@@MsMoneyonMyMindThey were doing that when Mutombo was still playing.

[@BallCDO]

Yes they need to let it slide this year for dikembe mutombo

[@lokeymexican]

@@coolkidd723 They would let Mutombo do it, but it had to be towards the audience and not at the players.

[@chukwunonyeanyakoha8573]

Hall of fame center; Humanitarian; great shot blocker. . Rest in Peace Dikembe Mutombo

[@AnthonyWilliams_83]

I met Dikembe while he was playing for the Rockets. I was fortune enough to get to take a picture with him. A man respected by all of his peers. Rest In Heaven Dikembe 🙏🏾

[@bb732]

Thank you Dikembe Mutombo

[@Westphillymo00]

💔💔 this got me crying real tears 😭 #Fcancer

[@rolandcailles]

Same! What an awesome human.

[@BotHole]

Having his life cut that short seems so unfair after helping so many people.

[@FUCKBB]

😢😢😢

[@burtonthegrape9217]

I never watched basketball but I knew who Dikembe Mutombo was, he was an extraordinary man, you can tell he had a good heart and I respect him for all the work hes done. I hope people continue it.

[@iMacxXuserXx485]

Just one of the finest human beings ever. One of my heros.

[@WorldwideWyatt]

This one hurts, Dikembe Mutombo was a beacon of light in this dark dark world. Rest in peace Mount Mutombo. ☝🏿☝🏿☝🏿

[@gaspybapinga5291]

Underrated off the court gentleman... since my young age in Congo, this guy has been around through his charitable actions. In the 90s he gave away dozens of buses for the city for free. So much rings and chips in your heart. Rest in peace champ.

[@jonathangasana]

Powerful legacy on/off the basketball court. Love his impact on my home country of Congo. The man’s life goes way past basketball. My heart breaks for his family and friends. Love how popular and affectionate he was with everybody. Sad day and bad loss for the basketball world. Legends stand tall and nobody stood taller than Dikembe. Rest Easy and say hi to Coach Thompson for all of us

[@jamesharrison1178]

Guys like Mut don’t come along every day. When you can shine on tv but also shine off camera, that says something about him. Such an inspiration for not just his country or continent, but kids everywhere.

[@aceofchange]

So much heart and love radiates from him and his efforts, much respect

[@CortexZero]

Dikembe wasn't just a great basketball player, he was a phenomenal human. He embodied what is good about ourselves. May he rest in peace, and his legacy of humanitarianism live on.

[@busyrand]

God Bless Mount Mutombo... As an American, we don't know much about his humanitarian efforts in his home nation, but I know he was able to do a lot in service of his people. He left a massive, positive mark on this planet. May we all cherish his memory...

[@yeahprep1880]

This is truly one of the greatest men to have ever lived in the modern era of sports undeniable

[@nachowifi2181]

Rest in peace, Legend. Thank you for your many contributions

[@brianfulsom1605]

God bless you, Mr. Mutombo rest in peace.

[@mikeortiz9332]

A true legend from the 90’s

[@johnmcgoldrick7085]

He was a beautiful person. He was also an ideal MAN. Dikembe was a hero. Strong but selfless. Hard but compassionate. If what I believe is the afterlife, Mr Mutumbo just took the fastest elevator to heaven. What a GOOD man.

[@SarahNGeti]

Well said! ❤😢

[@genzislady3820]

These nba big men not only play big but have such big heart! Big men like mutumbo, shaq, Kareem, and Yao are so generous yet giants!

[@jamescovington7193]

Mutombo has done more for people than Jordan and LeBron. They were better players and got paid more money but Mutombo heart was bigger and he believe in putting others before himself that is priceless

[@BallCDO]

MJ donated his whole NBA when he played for the Wizards for 9/11. MJ does a lot it just don't get broadcast

[@TooLiveChris]

LeBron has built a school for impoverished children in Akron. It’s not fair to make such comparisons especially on a sad occasion like this. Celebrate and uplift people, don’t try to tear them down. Go in peace!

[@hdoskit]

As a country that knows Congo 🇨🇩, I fondly remember 25 years ago when my dad took me to your grandma's house and said he had a surprise. I had no idea I would meet you that day, and you told me, "I’ll see you one day." I wish I could see you again, but for now, rest in peace, big Dikembe.

[@TallulahSoie]

Sad news. Stopped following the NBA when all the legends retired in the late 90s, but this hits home. Those legends obviously included Mutombo. I remember the rivalries well from that era.

[@Mr.International82]

Fly high Dikembe! We love you! Thank you for all you have done for the game of basketball and amazing human being. You’ll truly be missed. Tell Kobe we miss him too! ❤

[@lydellgarland777]

Once a HOYA Always a HOYA 😢🙏🏾🕊️✝️

[@NSoutherland_WellnessMD]

🙏🏾

[@jerryokonkwo8449]

Met him in Houston as a child during an charity event down there and hugged him, genuine and thoughtful guy who cared about the community. He meant lots to the community and wished I hugged him one last time. ❤

[@gwingcommander]

Utterly gutted to see him gone. One of the all time greats - once as a player, and then even more so as a man. I owned two of his jerseys as a kid, had his posters on my wall, even wrote a college essay about him. Never met him, but miss him terribly. A true icon of sport

[@TheSaint_02]

The NBA Defensive Player of The Year Award should be named after him. A giant on and off the court. Rest easy my friend.

[@miltonbrownjr3755]

Absolutely

[@ashokathegreat4534]

Yes

[@manuelanthony7256]

No no no, not today!

[@blackant51]

Truly one of the greatest human beings on and off the court. ☝🏾

[@aimee-uc5yx]

The humble man , who impacted and valorizing My home country DRC by his love and motivation to the hopeless , orphan and widow by builded a big hospital for them

[@clutchk5240]

Nah this hurts. I seriously use the no, no, no finger wave when ever I play ball and got blocks. I take pride in playing defense or watching great defense and it comes from guys like Mutumbo. Great guy on and off the court.

[@MichaelSevilla97]

god rest dikembe's soul what a great human being that made a difference for his country

[@DukesVerrill]

Charitable, kind, loved by many and left an everlasting impact. That's pretty much all you can hope to do while here. I wish his family peace in this difficult time.

[@ArizonaSquatch]

One of the most exciting players to watch back when he played. His energy, passion and overall love for game and life is what I'll remember most. Rest in power. ☝🏼

[@justliberty4072]

And he could become rich and famous and not become arrogant.

[@noneofyourbusiness-wo3bd]

NBA lost a great. The world loss a legend for all the humanitarian work this man did. Nonononono ☝️

[@KennyPowersGaming]

Man this one hit me maybe it’s cus I remember him from better times in my life but he was always someone you would hear about at least once a week as a sports fan. Rest easy big fella

[@EVENMETAL]

Tremendous human being. Top notch class. Amazing athlete. Thank you for everything Dikembe

[@timmyotoole7312]

What a loss. Dikembe was a beautiful soul, a great man. This is a sad day. My thoughts and prayers to his friends and family. He was truly a one of a kind person.

[@joelv92]

So many legends died this year. Bill Walton, Jerry West and now Mutombo 😢 Rest in peace ❤

[@aaronkora]

Mount Mutombo. Awesome Dude.

[@T2dj]

My favorite Center. Rest in peace Dikembe Mutombo.

[@alexgalarza6908]

One of my favorite people in the nba

[@zzzzxxxxxz6017]

Big fan of Mutombo straight from the gate

[@Jordan18-v8u]

Thanks for the era of the ninetys rest in Peace mutombo !!!!!

[@mjdf122]

Thank you for all the memories Dikembe Mutombo I’ve seen all from 1980-Now what a life of sports and gaming throughout the decades

[@Sultanate_Amin]

Thank you for everything.. you made it possible for me ✨🤲🏾✨

[@tendimuchenje7984]

This one hurts. Rest in Peace Legend!

[@michealkelly9441]

This one hits really hard..such a true super hero

[@7428marcus]

The grief that is felt in the Congo must be so much more than here- but you are remembered Sir. Thank you for sharing your heart with us.

[@FlyWithMe_666]

☝🏾😢

[@sincerely9187]

Forever remembered. Rest in peace King

[@ThomasBryant]

Fly high D.M. We love you for ALL you are!

[@chatkins4930]

I used to see him at the gym, he always had this walk of humble royalty, like a God and he was always pleasant and nice. Definitely a presence in the room 🙏🏼 💫

[@DannyVegasVIP]

Thank you for all the basketball memories Dikembe! Thank you for being an even more amazing humanitarian! Fly high in heaven!

[@OT907Turnier]

Rest Easy Fly High 😢💔

[@HawkkeyDavisChannel]

Not in my house

[@kylepatillo5071]

he finial got to the big house 😢😢

[@NateEdwardsGolf]

I didn't even know he was sick

[@tminusoftexas3224]

Same here sad sad i meet him here in Houston once. A true gentle giant.

[@MangoTroubles-007]

And they snubbed him from the top 75 list

[@aaronkora]

Your not Norm, I get it.

[@bongbongcrisologo9156]

​@@MangoTroubles-007 because he is not american ❌

[@ninobrown90]

he spent most his life in america​@bongbongcrisologo9156

[@ramiyazje]

May he rest in peace ❤

[@wesbredbaywes6122]

Salute to you sir!!

[@lestercharles8522]

My god.. This is soooooo sad...😢 He was beyond basketball... A man who gives off his life for others is a man indeed... Heartbreaking 😢

[@dicajuan]

Thank you Legend for giving us such great years of amazing basketball. 😢

[@christopherhess6835]

Rest in piece cookie monster,you were a great guy

[@AlbertoGonzalez-xn1lw]

Rest in Peace mtn Mutombo

[@adelekabamba3892]

May your soul rest in peace 😭😭😭

[@falonnemubyamunda8029]

Made me proud to be Congolese 💔🇨🇩 😢

[@philosoraptorsalgoodman3072]

I still remember watching his play in the 2001 Finals. He was the only player who could match Shaq in defense. Rest in Peace, Mount Mutombo!

[@jesuscage]

A gentle giant😢

[@sumimasenpanda]

i hope his legacy lives on in africa

[@jaysouthmusic8230]

Rest in peace Dikembe 🙏🏾🕊️

[@tigerhoods7927]

Loosing way to many sports legends

[@JelloJiggleMan]

bro, you really can't spell 'too' correctly, come on

[@luckyyy3900]

​@JelloJiggleMan bro stfu not the time.

[@TallulahSoie]

Time marches on. Can't stop it. Enjoy what you have today.

[@loganblack4885]

@@TallulahSoie So true

[@falonnemubyamunda8029]

Legend, you are loved and you left so many heart broken, I feel so hurt 🇨🇩💔

[@Bossbugg90]

🕊️ Rest His Soul. Gone way too soon. #KingCongo #DikembeMutombo 🕊️

[@quentinwooten30]

This one stings really bad. Never heard a bad thing said about him.

[@mysisterpatty.8495]

Rest in peace.❤️🙏

[@polomoney305998]

This one Hurts

[@JDOGFTW]

Hoyas Legend

[@jamesfayne108]

My brother's 5'2 ex wife took a picture with him outside of an event one time. My brother doesn't like the pic because..well her head is like right there😂😂😂

[@MaDFroG88]

😂😂😂 black mamba

[@aaronkora]

Right in the photo, nice. Does he not like the photo because of the degree of unattractive qualities portrayed by his wife ?

[@JDOGFTW]

How does he feel about it now? lmao

[@Kingra2]

😂😂😂 Dang she had easy access no disrespect.

[@lincolnsaunders759]

A gentleman and a great humanitarian

[@lauracook2810]

No no no not in my house rest will my African brother

[@shaluv726]

RIHP 🕊️🙏

[@danielmbwaka7501]

Rest in peace DIKEMBE 🙏

[@skyeslaton3435]

The 94 nuggets team with mutombo were the first 8th seed to knock off a 1st seed in the playoffs

[@TheAto2000]

This report should've mentioned he made an NBA finals appearance with the 76ers in 2001.I'm sorry to hear about Mutombo's death .The last time I saw him in the media he was accompanying Britain's Prince William and Princess Kate to a Brooklyn Nets game in 2014 ,explaining what was going on on the court to them.Too young an age to die by NBA standards.

[@TerryTitus-w1s]

I agree,him and Iverson really carried that team,they were a very good defensive team,you'd probably remember the names better than me.But,that defensive display that season was awesome!

[@Lovedomi]

Beautiful tribute ❤

[@VictoriousDrucilla]

Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raj'un. Ameen 🤲🏾

[@r.9874]

Wow, I just learned about this. My generation of players are slowly passing on. Even as I kid, I wasn't wondered would my Dikembe cards grow in value so I never traded them in. I'll hang on to them know. Great man, not just a player or baller.

[@bradleylove8606]

Sad to hear this news. He was such a nice person. An appreciative man who gave back to others for what he had been given.

[@DVSNTHERE]

Truly a guiding light in this dark world!

[@laurienock6283]

I learned of him today. Super.

[@AdekunleAro]

Great man. A true African Giant. Rest in peace Uncle Dikembe Mutombo

[@high-defRJ]

Rest well to one of the best defensive players that we've ever seen.

[@BillyKnocem]

Was one of my favorite players. All around good guy.

[@MariaLopez-nq4tf]

Rest well brother 🙏🏿❤️🙏🏿❤️

[@windellpete5056]

One of the true GOOD GUYS and one of the best shot blockers ever. Gone too soon. Rest in heaven sir! Your job is done.

[@SP-ve1im]

He was a great basketball player and incredible human being...

[@G415_]

One of my favorites! Rest in peace legend!