Dikembe Mutombo dies at 58 years old: A look at his legacy on and off the court

Sportswriter Marc Spears says the late legendary center was “more than just a basketball player.”

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[paulacopeland]

What a great man! He really cared about his Congolese people. So sorry to hear of his passing. RIP😢

[InspireMe]

he build a hospital for his country. great man.

[rickallen]

He was a great inspiration. Fun to watch. He will be missed. RIP Sir.

[vernettethomas]

Am sorry to hear the news.😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢 John 5:28, 29 Here Jesus promise mankind the hope of a resurrection.

[mikeh]

The WIZARDS salute you my friend! Great guy! Great loss as a humanitarian! Selfless man who gave so much. Rest in Power 💕 🏀

[DaNiyaHodge]

Rip Dikembe Mpolondo Mukamba Jean Jacques Wamutombo Mutombo, you will be missed

[jonp]

This one hurts. RIP big guy. You played the sport with heart of a champion. Rest easy.

[KarinLynnBates]

I met him in 1996 in the school where I was teaching English. His wife, Rose, was my student when she first arrived in Denver. He was the absolute nicest guy and I’m really saddened to hear of his passing. 💔

[tomasvalentin]

Damn, so sad, we will miss you Dikembe,

[pinkskincanthandlethesunlight]

Greatest defensive center of all time. Rip brotha

[jamesholmesjr]

Man ..this one hurts, great person on and off the court...may he rest in peace

[Beyaz-wb]

🙏🙏🙏
And unto Allah belongeth the sovereignty of the heavens and the earth, and unto Allah is the journeying.
(Qur'an. Surah An-Nur. Ayat 42)

[pete]

Everywhere I go, catch me on the block like I’m Mutombo.

[JoDetroit]

Rest in the bosom of the Lord, my brother 😢. Rest well.

[RGHTEOUS]

Bobby Gerald Edwards lives in Madrid Spain and his bank account net Worth is 975 million dollars.... August 21st 1988