How Good Was Dikembe Mutombo Actually?

A career retrospective of one of the shot blockers ever, Dikembe Mutombo.

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[wobbafett]

dikembe is one of the best human beings that happened to be an NBA star off the court, but that's never talked abt you'd think he wasn't the first one to build a myriad of schools in his own continent with largely his own money, him and manute bol were the greatest in selflessness/humanitarian efforts

[cjvaye]

I dont care if he wasnt that good offensively that finger wag was legendary

[freshnaproductions]

I’m very happy I found this video after he passed. RIP legend.

[grantparker]

Dude is a legend, not only for his nba career but what he did outside of it

[cyrillesu]

0:30 that's the first time I've heard someone who isn't Dikembe pronounce his full name properly. Props to the narrator for pulling that off.

[high-defRJ]

He's definitely one of those 80s-90s studs that deserved the mention in the All Time 75 Greats.

[Zamppa]

Iconic finger wag, humanitarian, all time great defender, hall of famer. Dikembe is one of my all time favourite players!

[evandiaz]

1990s had the best centers like Shaquille O’Neil Hakeem Olajuwon David Robinson Patrick Ewing Alonzo mourning and Dikembe

[ETV_Edits]

I think Dikembe has underestimated timing. I mean he hardly ever missed a block

[marvellis]

In school as a kid I use to write my first name and then I just loved the name Mutombo back then. Real level headed and pleasant man who never ever forgot his roots.

[liamlujero]

who knew A 7'2 Center Who focuses more on defense rather than offense is more efficient in the free throws than that 6'10 PG who can't hit the broadside of a barn.

[erasmusagbo]

Who is here after his death? RIP Dikembe Mutombo. 😢💔🕊

[osker]

I absolutely love this series. Really really good as always!

[jasonredhorn]

He's the definition of LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST. What a life dikembe has lived

[kentuckyfriedchildren]

The only player to ever be persuaded out of a career as a doctor by his parent, instead wanting a career in basketball for him. It's usually the opposite.

[OfobrukuetaZino]

Rest in peace 🙏
Can’t believe he’s gone 💔

[JosiahGamezYT]

The 76ers gave up a little too much in my opinion. They should have kept kukoc bc they needed his title experience, scoring and playmaking. It was a good trade but 76ers could have used some of those players

[katblack]

One of the greatest shot blockers ever "NO NO NO!"

[micahkiyimba]

6 Blocks per game in a playoff series vs the 1 seed...wow

[BrandonToy]

That series against Seattle and even the one against the Jazz were so exciting. Some of the most exciting basketball I remember.