Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo dies at age 58

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NBA Legend Dikembe Mutombo Dead at 58

NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo, renowned for his shot-blocking skills and philanthropic work, has died at 58 from brain cancer.

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Great player that was so much fun to watch back in the day!

 

[KJ]

An all-timer, didn't have a clue he had that going on. RIP

 

[B.A.R.]

Terrible to hear.

Crazy that Deke and Zo were both at Gtown at the same time.

He was incredible factor in the late 90s.

 

[Gandolf]

The first 8 seed to beat a 1 seed in NBA history was centered by Mutumbo. The Nuggets had finished 21 games behind Seattle in the regular season and in the best of five Seattle won the first two games comfortably. The series moved to Denver and the Nuggets returned the favor before taking game five in an overtime thriller. Mutembo played 45 minutes and blocked eight shots. For the 5-game series he blocked 31 shots!

 

[B.A.R.]

The first 8 seed to beat a 1 seed in NBA history was centered by Mutumbo. The Nuggets had finished 21 games behind Seattle in the regular season and in the best of five Seattle won the first two games comfortably. The series moved to Denver and the Nuggets returned the favor before taking game five in an overtime thriller. Mutembo played 45 minutes and blocked eight shots. For the 5-game series he blocked 31 shots!

That game 5, incredible. I think 88-84 final?

Robert Pack was the difference in that series though (that extra player they needed).