In a sad announcement, the NBA revealed that Dikembe Mutombo, the esteemed Basketball Hall of Famer and NBA global ambassador, has passed away at the age of 58 from brain cancer. Known for his incredible shot-blocking ability, Mutombo had an illustrious career spanning several teams, including the Denver Nuggets, Atlanta Hawks, Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Nets, New York Knicks, and Houston Rockets. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver paid tribute to Mutombo, describing him as "simply larger than life" and a "humanitarian at his core." Silver highlighted Mutombo's impact both on and off the court, acknowledging his prowess as a shot blocker and his dedication to helping others. The loss of Mutombo leaves a void not only in the basketball community but also in the world of humanitarian efforts. As news of his passing continues to develop, we can only reflect on the achievements and legacy of this remarkable athlete.
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00:00In a sad announcement, the NBA revealed that Daikembe Mutombo, the esteemed basketball
00:06hall of famer and NBA global ambassador, has passed away at the age of 58 from brain cancer.
00:14Known for his incredible shot-blocking ability, Mutombo had an illustrious career spanning
00:19several teams, including the Denver Nuggets, Atlanta Hawks, Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey
00:25Nets, New York Knicks, and Houston Rockets.
00:28NBA Commissioner Adam Silver paid tribute to Mutombo, describing him as simply larger
00:34than life and a humanitarian at his core.
00:38Silver highlighted Mutombo's impact both on and off the court, acknowledging his prowess
00:43as a shot-blocker and his dedication to helping others.
00:47The loss of Mutombo leaves a void not only in the basketball community, but also in the
00:52world of humanitarian efforts.
00:55As news of his passing continues to develop, we can only reflect on the achievements and
01:00legacy of this remarkable athlete.