Dikembe Mutombo, who passed away on September 30, 2024, was a towering figure in the NBA and a trailblazer for African athletes. Standing at 7 feet 2 inches, Mutombo was known for his imposing ...

ATLANTA, GA — The family of NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo will hold a public memorial at Georgia Tech’s McCamish Pavilion ...

The event will feature speeches, video presentations, musical performances, and tributes that honor Mutombo’s life. These include highlights from his time as an NBA Global Ambassador and his ...

BAL Daily Episode 6. The final show of the Kalahari Conference recaps an unforgettable week—spotlighting everything from high ...

Yet near the end of his career, he guided the career of a revelatory player of wondrous talent who was only 6-0: Alan Iverson. Iverson was nearly kept out of college basketball when a high school ...

For 18 seasons, Mutombo played for six NBA teams, earning four Defensive Player of the Year awards, eight All-Star selections, and the title of second all-time leader in blocked shots.