Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo has died at 58 years old after a battle with brain cancer.

Mutombo’s career spanned from 1992-2009, and featured eight All-Star appearances and four Defensive Player of the Year awards. 

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<figcaption>NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo died at 58 years old after a battle with brain cancer. <span class="credit">New York Post</span></figcaption>

“Dikembe Mutombo was simply larger than life,” NBA commissioner Adam Silver said in a statement.

“On the court, he was one of the greatest shot blockers and defensive players in the history of the NBA. Off the floor, he poured his heart and soul into helping others.”

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Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo has died at 58 years old after a battle with brain cancer.{ai:summary}<p>Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo has died at 58 after battling brain cancer. His career included eight All-Star appearances and four Defensive Player of the Year awards from 1992 to 2009.</p><p>NBA Commissioner Adam Silver praised Mutombo for his on-court prowess and off-court humanitarian efforts. #sports</p>

NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo dead at 58

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