Dikembe Mutombo

(1966-2024)

Congolese-American basketball player

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Dikembe Mutombo Mpolondo Mukamba Jean-Jacques Wamutombo (June 25, 1966 – September 30, 2024) was a Congolese-American professional basketball player. He played 18 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Nicknamed "Mount Mutombo" for his defensive prowess, he is commonly regarded as one of the best shot-blockers and defensive players of all time. Outside of basketball, he was known for his humanitarian work.

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Born	Dikembe Mutombo Mpolondo Mukamba Jean-Jacques Wamutombo 25 June 1966 Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Died	30 September 2024 (aged 58) Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Zodiac	Cancer
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