He would just call and say, ‘I’m coming over. You got any food?'” Janet Buckner recalled from Dikembe Mutombo’s early days with t Nuggets.

NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo's family appealed the fans to support the humanitarian works started by the legend after his death.

Toronto Raptors President Masai Ujiri is overcome with emotion speaking about Dikembe Mutombo, who died Monday from brain cancer, in Toronto, Monday, Sept. 30, 2024. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP) FILE - The Atlanta Hawks’ Dikembe Mutombo,

Mutombo, one of the best shot-blockers in NBA history, was known for his humanitarian work and served as an NBA Global Ambassador.

NBA star Dikembe Mutombo has died at 58 after battling brain cancer. Discover his inspiring story as a humanitarian and NBA legend with lasting community impact.

The finger wag. The enormous smile. The unmistakable voice. Dikembe Mutombo played defense at a level and with a flair that few others in basketball history ever possessed, all among the many reasons why he’s immortalized in the Hall of Fame.

The 7’2” player won friends while blocking their shots, and won fans for his towering presence as a trailblazer off the court.

The basketball world lost an icon this past week as legendary big man Dikembe Mutombo passed away at the age of 58 following a battle with brain cancer. As the family continues to mourn, his loved ones have a request for fans looking to show their appreciation and respect.