Malika Andrews looks back on the life of Dikembe Mutombo after his death at the age of 58.
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He was a great man not only played but what a human being who built hospitals in his home that no other African has done so far.
Goodbye dikembe 😢
Not the GOAT but he can be considered one of the Mount Rushmore.
MAN🔑
God rest his soul! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
🕊️ Rest His Soul. Gone way too soon. #KingCongo #DikembeMutombo 🕊️
He will be missed. On a side note, people forget how dirty of a basketball player he was. Left in his wake were 25 affected players, five broken noses, 20 stitches. The log:
He broke LBJ's cheekbone.
April 20, 2004: Kenyon Martin, hit in the eye and retaliated by clubbing Mutombo across the arm. Received a technical foul
March 31, 2003: Yao Ming, hit in the throat. Mutombo assessed flagrant foul
Feb. 4, 2002: Vince Carter, hit in the gut
May 16, 2001: Vince Carter, hit in the head. Carter did not return to Game 6 of the Eastern Conference playoffs
May 6, 2001: Chris Childs, broken nose
Feb. 26, 2001: Ray Allen, broken nose
Jan. 13, 2001: Corey Maggette, eye trauma
Dec. 28, 2000: Chauncey Billups, hit in the mouth, four stitches, fractured front tooth
Feb. 6, 1999: Jayson Williams, broken nose
May 4, 1999: Mark Strickland, broken nose
May 8, 1999: Lindsey Hunter, left eye
May 8, 1999: Christian Laettner, cut on face
April 9, 1999: Chris Childs, lost a tooth; Marcus Camby, shot to throat; Larry Johnson, hit in the head; Patrick Ewing, hit in the head
March 4, 1999: Kevin Willis, injured shoulder. Missed several games
May 6, 1997: Dennis Rodman, retaliated and ejected with second technical foul
April 12, 1997: Tom Gugliotta, broken nose
Jan. 30, 1997: Antoine Carr, knocked senseless
Jan. 4, 1997: Charles Oakley, four stitches to the lip
Oct. 22, 1996: Michael Jordan, bloodied nose (preseason game)
April 10, 1994: Robert Horry, hit in the head, fell to the floor
Dec. 30, 1993: Chris Webber; Mutombo later ejected for taunting Chris Gatling
Dec. 28, 1991: Robert Parish, hit the floor
Nov. 29, 1991: Ricky Pierce, 12 stitches in forehead
The Mile High City salutes Dikembe Mutombo.
Mount Mutombo will forever rest in the Rocky Mountains.
Great Human!
The fans need to know what happened?? About 3 or 3 years ago, we were informed that Mutombo entered the hospital for treatment for a brain tumor. Then, nothing, and 30 September his death was announced!!! I understand that the family has the right to privacy. But what happened with his treatment?
One of my favorites! Rest in peace legend!
Beautiful tribute ❤
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A real legend. Sad to see cancer take away such a great human being who gave back to his people and didn't forget where he came from
Brain Tumors have skyrocketed. And if you don't know why I pity you. Tragic end to this man's life.
Just one of the finest human beings ever. One of my heros.
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What OMG
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this is what a HOF should be, not just rings and chips
A true nba legend.
Ultimate defensive anchor ⚓️🛡️
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Rest in piece cookie monster,you were a great guy
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No no no no
Nothing but respect
He supported the vaccine and the WHO…. and to that I say, no no no
A gentle giant😢
god rest dikembe's soul what a great human being that made a difference for his country
I think for this month all players should wag their finger every time they get a block as a tribute.
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.