LOS ANGELES - DECEMBER 15: Dikembe Mutombo #55 of the Houston Rockets gestures during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers on December 15, 2006 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers won 112-101. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images)
Celebrating Dikembe Mutombo: NBA icon and humanitarian hero

NBA legends and friends share heartfelt stories about Dikembe Mutombo — his powerful defense, iconic finger wag, and the relentless humanitarian work that shaped his lasting legacy.

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LOS ANGELES - DECEMBER 15: Dikembe Mutombo #55 of the Houston Rockets gestures during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers on December 15, 2006 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers won 112-101. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images)
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