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*(CNN) — NBA legend and basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo is receiving treatment for a brain tumor in Atlanta, the league announced Saturday. The 56-year-old former shot-blocking superstar is “in great spirits,” a statement from the NBA on behalf of his family reads. “He is receiving the best care possible from a collaborative team […]

Dikembe Mutombo smiles during the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall Of Fame 2014 Class Announcement at the JW Marriott on April 6, 2015 in Indianapolis, Indiana *Dikembe Mutombo, who registered 3,289 blocks during his NBA career, is among the 11-member Class of 2015 selected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, which was announced […]

 *Checking back in with Dikembe Mutombo on how he’s handling the sad and tragic death of 8-yea-old Matadi Sela Petit, we find he’s using the unfortunate situation for further inspiration. Naturally, Mutombo is shattered over the boys passing, but on the other hand, the former NBAer is vowing to stay positive. Ha says, instead of […]

National Board Member U.S. Fund for UNICEF Chairman Dikembe Mutombo speaks at UNICEF Kid Power Event at Charles R. Drew Charter School on March 17, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. *NBA Hall of Fame  basketball player Dikembe Mutombo was at the airport in Brussels Tuesday during the series of deadly terrorist attacks in the Belgian capital, […]

*Oh lord. We’ve got horrible news to report. The youngster that former NBA star Dikembe Mutombo personally flew to the US – along with his family –  to surgically remove a massive face tumor has died. The child, suffered a “rare and unpredictable genetic reaction to anesthesia” during surgery, EURweb has learned. We honestly have […]

 *Remember the story the other day about the African child that former NBA great Dikembe Mutombo brought to the US for a surgery to remove a life-threatening tumor on his face? Unfortunately, the youngster went into cardiac arrest during the operation. 🙁 According to TMZ, sources familiar with the surgery say that at around 6 […]

[…] 10, 2016 in London, England. *We Are Family Foundation, the nonprofit founded by musician Nile Rodgers, will honor rap group A Tribe Called Quest, former NBA player Dikembe Mutombo and, posthumously, Nelson Mandela at the organization’s 2017 gala, report Variety. WAFF, which runs and supports programs dedicated to cultural diversity and boosting young leaders, will […]

[…] was put together mainly to honor those who are making a cultural change in society at large. The three honorees for 2017 were former NBA star player  Dikembe Mutombo who received the Humanitarian Award; Nelson Mandela (presented to grandson Ndaba Mandela) who received the Peace Award and A Tribe Called Quest who received the Unity […]

Dikembe Mutombo Receives “Hero of the Year” Award *Hosea Helps closed out the month of February with its First Annual “Hosea’s Heroes” Award Brunch, presented by Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport at the Loudermilk Conference Center in Atlanta. Hosted by Porsha Williams and radio personality Big Tigger, the event honored individuals who have served diligently […]

[…] Curry, Klay Thompson and Andre Iguodala, whose Golden State Warriors went on to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 104-89. Perhaps the meanest (i.e. funniest) Mean Tweet was delivered by Dikembe Mutombo to end the segment – not to “toot” his own horn. Watch below: Also before Game 1, John Legend took center court at Oracle Arena to […]

[…] CRASHES,” and he ain’t lying. “Snowfall” star Damson Idris recalls the first time tried to shoot his shot at Rihanna, and she blocked his advances quicker than Dikembe Mutombo, but in the end, he did get the chance to work with her fashion line Savage Fenty, his bounce back game is strong! Now, your next […]

[…] a bronze medal in the Olympics. His coaching legacy includes the recruitment and development of four players in the Basketball Hall of Fame: Patrick Ewing, Alonzo Mourning, Dikembe Mutombo and Allen Iverson. Thompson was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1999, was a pioneer credited with opening the door for a generation of minority […]

[…] the Pinstripe Bowl on Thursday for Miami. Asked if N’Kosi Perry is suspended, he said Perry is available to play. — Christy Chirinos (@ChristyChirinos) December 26, 2018 DIKEMBE MUTOMBO DOWN BUT NOT OUT OVER DEATH OF BOY WITH FACE TUMOR – VIDEO Well, the “posting has been addressed with the student-athlete” statement kinda, sorta tells […]

[…] Smoove, Mike Epps, Nick Kroll, Lil Rel Howery and Erica Ash. Oh, and the film features a profusion of cameos appearances by George “Iceman” Gervin, Jerry West, Dikembe Mutombo, Bill Walton, David Robinson, Steve Nash, Rick Barry, Chris Mullin and more. Just past the point of departure, we find Dax (Howery) fielding a team to […]

[…] this year’s silver anniversary ceremony include television host and Daytime EMMY® nominee Wendy Williams who will be presented with the Trumpet Award for Entertainment, former NBA great Dikembe Mutombo who will be recognized with the Humanitarian Trumpet Award, New Edition receiving the Lifetime Achievement Trumpet, GRAMMY®-winning soul singer Peabo Bryson accepting the Legend Trumpet and […]