He may be known for his fierce defense on the basketball court, and his iconic finger wag he gave opponents after blocking their shot, but giving back was NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo’s true calling ...

ATLANTA — The family of basketball icon Dikembe Mutombo is inviting the public to celebrate his life and legacy at a free community event in Atlanta. A celebration of life will take place on ...

Dikembe Mutombo was born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and came to the U.S. — despite an initial ambition to attend medical school — to play basketball in the NBA. The 7’2” All-Star center ...

NBA commissioner Adam Silver announced at the NBA Africa All-Star Luncheon on February 15 a new annual NBA Africa Dikembe Mutombo Humanitarian Award, which will recognize individuals or ...

He may be known for his fierce defense on the basketball court, and the iconic finger wag he gave opponents after blocking their shot, but giving back was NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo’s true ...