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.

[@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.

[@tomandzack]

Built hospitals back in the Congo. A wonderful human.

[@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.

[@RaineMaven]

His loss is immeasurable. Rest in peace, King.

[@ramoduff9399]

RIP to the Georgetown icon .

[@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.

[@jleezy612]

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

[@RaineMaven]

☝️☝️☝️

[@sylviecibasu8685]

☝️☝️☝️

[@djibsondasilva454]

☝🏾☝🏾☝🏾

[@ItsYaBoiApollo]

☝🏻☝🏻☝🏻

[@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

[@AngelNsansi]

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

[@JeremyDM-u4y]

Rip son of Congo ☝🏿☝🏿☝🏿☝🏿

[@l.w.980]

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

[@vhanna7351]

Thank you, Dikembe🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@jadbejjanixx184]

R.I.P Dikembe ❤🕊️

[@mwenyimununu3746]

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

[@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

[@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 😔

[@mikexcarter594]

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

[@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. ♥️🐐

[@cardiaccuse9orng4lf82]

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

[@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.

[@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. 🕊

[@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🕊 👑

[@dembuckeyes]

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

[@BigShotPop2]

Man haven't felt this bad since Kobe.

[@CorneliusEdwards-o6u]

One of my favorite defenders

[@Destinye4life]

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

[@76vlade]

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

[@emoreno0801]

Legendary the finger wags so iconic rest in peace king 👑

[@walmy305]

Legend and a great human. RIP.

[@CharlesWatkins-eh5dj]

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

[@RSpeller-ym6jj]

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

[@bradleylove8606]

Such a nice man who gave back to others.

[@SpeededitzTm]

RIP Dikembe 😔

[@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

[@LittleHammer_]

Legend. Thanks for all the memories. RIP

[@giselemwepu7431]

RIP #MutomboDikembe our NBA legend 🇨🇩🙏🏾🩷

[@farouk7336]

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

[@tonyspry9370]

There should be a Mountain named after him!!!

[@BlueDan-h8d]

That sucks RIP big Georgetown fan.

[@cordelscott4800]

Nothing but respect jersey city rip

[@oladipupoajani]

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

[@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.

[@stevesegree2511]

RIP, Dikembe Mutombo😢💔🙏🏿🕊

[@theraceanalystphdprovingha4119]

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

[@Tyrone-r2u]

Whaaa!!?? Noo. Congo warrior

[@creativemecksdave1319]

Avery johson, you killed me with that.

[@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!

[@onmywayto974]

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

[@darknite1962]

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

[@Astro_Ash_Jeremy]

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

[@mudani2300]

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

[@staygold5280]

RIP brother. 😢 Denver will always remember you. ❤

[@adam.s.1838]

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

[@north335]

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

[@ImmigrantsRus]

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

[@InspireMe819]

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

[@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 ❤

[@NicholasAckerman-xv3dm]

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

[@dylanbryant3547]

Rip dikembe mutombo🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@ameliasilva8149]

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

[@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 🙏🏼

[@kevinharris3993]

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

[@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.

[@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…..🕊️

[@WeltonD2006]

I loved his game. Truly a great man.

[@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.

[@dantolitz-acousticsessions1290]

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

[@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.

[@Jazz313]

Class guy

[@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.

[@Drewaps928]

RIP big man!

[@RomanHillIMAMABillionaire]

Prayer's 🙏😭💔 For The Family

[@davidclark8543]

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

[@darknite1962]

R.I.P larger then Life

[@misterjojo240]

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

[@samuelestigoy4219]

Rest in Peace 🙏 🪦 😌 Dikimbe😢😢😢

[@spicydoughnut8397]

RIP Big Man

[@mikeohagan2206]

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

[@henryglorykabanga]

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

[@jiveturkey1257]

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

[@MrDumpJob]

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

[@geriko1]

"Not in my house!" 👆

[@mikie47]

Playing at a craps table in South Lake Tahoe I felt a presence next to me moving in to play. I glanced over and my eyes were looking at a person’s stomach as I looked up to this gigantic well dressed human being. It was Mutombo smiling from way way up there down at me. A night I’ll always remember. Hope he is smiling way way down to all his friends and admirers here on earth. Rest in peace.

[@guleiro]

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

[@iyanar4819]

R.I.P 🕊️🙏🏾

[@arthursettles]

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

[@Jordan18-v8u]

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

[@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….

[@guyblaise3770]

RIP Brother Dikembe Mutombo 🙏

[@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.

[@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 😊 ❤

[@Alantek8]

Very sad day for NBA fans. He was a defensive gem. RIP Deke.

[@tammiemaxwell3137]

Prayers & love to his family❤🙏🏿

[@jooee64]

..That finger wag, awesomeness... Rip..Sir

[@danielticak5924]

One of the best ever....... R.I.P DM

[@Webhead787]

Rest in heaven 🕊️