Dikembe Mutombo, NBA Hall of Famer, dies from brain cancer at 58

Dikembe Mutombo, an NBA Global Ambassador and member of the Hall of Fame, has died from brain cancer, the NBA said in a statement on Monday. He was 58.

Mutombo, who was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2022, was surrounded by his family, the NBA said.

"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 NBA.  Off the floor, he poured his heart and soul into helping others."