The eight-time NBA All-Star, who played for the Denver Nuggets, Atlanta Hawks, Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Nets, New York Knicks, and Houston Rockets, was in the league for eighteen seasons before retiring in 2009.
In October 2022, Mutombo started receiving therapy for a brain tumor.
He was among the best defensive and shot-blocking players in NBA history when it came to the floor. He gave his all to helping people right off the floor.”
The DR Congo-born center Mutombo, who is 7 feet 2 inches (2.18 meters) tall, was spotted at Georgetown University and chosen by the Nuggets with it.
His friendly demeanor and his celebratory finger-wagging made him a popular with the crowd.
With the 76ers in 2001 and the Nets (now the Brooklyn Nets) in 2002, he made it to the NBA Finals twice.
He was well-known for his strong defensive play, leading the NBA in blocks per game for three straight seasons and blocked shots for five straight seasons.
