EL SEGUNDO — As much as everyone feels the pain of the loss of Dikembe Mutombo — who died Monday at the age of 58 — it was hard to talk about him and the joy he brought everywhere he went without a ...

He may be known for his fierce defense on the basketball court, and the iconic finger wag he gave opponents after blocking their shot, but giving back was NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo’s true calling ...

The tributes to Dikembe Mutombo are pouring in after the death of the NBA legend. NBA.com Staff Dikembe Mutombo became the NBA’s first Global Ambassador after his Hall of Fame playing career. NBA ...

There's only one way to accomplish as much as Dikembe Mutombo did in his 58 years, and that's by moving fast. “He was a speed demon,” former Nuggets teammate Bryant Stith said of his close friend who ...

Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo has died at 58 years old after a battle with brain cancer. Mutombo’s career spanned from 1991-2009, and featured eight All-Star appearances and four Defensive ...

'Dikembe Mutombo was simply larger than life,' NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said. 'On the court, he was one of the greatest shot blockers and defensive players in the history of the NBA.' Former NBA ...