Dikembe Mutombo speaks on his ‘calling’

From AP’s archives: Dikembe Mutombo spoke with AP in 2017 about his true "calling."

The Basketball Hall of Famer who was one of the best defensive players in NBA history and a longtime global ambassador for the game, died Monday from brain cancer. He was 58.
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[Westphillymo]

💔 I can’t keep watching these vids no more 😭😭 rip man

[Rickvaughnn]

His body was big but his heart was even bigger. A man of the people, especially his people. Rest in peace and thanks for everything you did on and off the court

[sonnybill]

Didnt even know he was battling Brain Cancer 😔 Rest Easy Big Fella

Aka Cookie Monster

[Junior-ckjq]

One of the better humans on this planet. Rest easy, brother.

[Peach-ed]

An Angelic Giant. Rest in Heaven DM😢🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🙌🏼❤️💔

[spicydoughnut]

RIP Mt. Mutombo thank you for those exciting games ❤

[abdulfarah]

What a great human being he was R.i.P .

[JonBoy]

RIP, it was a Honor growing up watching you play. Definitely one of the 🐐!! May your family and friends take care.

[vincentbyrd]

Your a philly legend always in my eyes 💖 thank you Mr mutombo for all your efforts to the end with everything u were enduring with your health to love and help bring change to this world. U were simply to great to stay long yet far to young to leave. Signed a philly fan . Major prayers and condolences to your beautiful family ❤😢😢❤

[abbefaria]

Big guy, even bigger heart! RIP big fella, we sure will miss you.

[leonardamalaha]

This is a very sad day. Still can't believe it. RIP mount Mutombo. He was such a great guy.

[lolssundeegoat]

Peace to your soul the GOAT Dikembe you will be remembered forever.

[andrewnathan]

I hope all of the proceeds to his jerseys and such go to his organizations

[Liquidswords-r]

A true gentle giant with an even bigger heart.

R.i.p. Mr. Mutombo.

[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.

[victoriathibodeaux]

❤ blessed 🙏 to you your family 🙏 angel