Dikembe Mutombo is one of the most iconic players in the history of the NBA and one of the best and most prolific shot-blockers in basketball history. But in a recent update, he and his family revealed that he is battling a serious health concern.
According to a statement released by the NBA on Saturday morning, the NBA legend and basketball Hall of Famer is currently battling a brain tumor.
The NBA issued today the following statement on behalf of Dikembe Mutombo and his family. pic.twitter.com/ZkuqwwUFVG
— NBA (@NBA) October 15, 2022
“NBA Global Ambassador and Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo is currently undergoing treatment for a brain tumor,” the NBA statement read. “He is receiving the best care possible from a collaborative team of specialists in Atlanta and is in great spirits as he begins treatment. Dikembe and his family ask for privacy during this time so they can focus on his care. They are grateful for your prayers and good wishes.”
The sad and shocking news drew quite a reaction from the NBA world.
Prayers up for Dikembe. https://t.co/DRBPb82ntM
— Leigh Ellis (@LeighEllis) October 15, 2022
Oh no. Prayers and healing vibes for DM. A wonderful human being, a true fighter and one heck of a Hoya. He will beat this! https://t.co/nlG4QT6nU8
— Pam Chvotkin, Storyteller (@reddusfoximus) October 15, 2022
🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 https://t.co/DCPTc7fDHu
— John Walton (@John_Walton_) October 15, 2022
Prayers up to Dikembe Mutombo and his family 🙏 https://t.co/BeoYd03jLC
— Lakers Nation (@LakersNation) October 15, 2022
Prayers up to the Hawks God.
Please get well, Deke. https://t.co/RQuPiduYZh— FTCUTD: Your favorite DEI's favorite DEI Podcast (@FTCUTD) October 15, 2022
Mutombo is an absolute NBA legend. The No. 4 overall pick by the Denver Nuggets in 1991, he played 19 seasons in the NBA across six different teams. During his playing days, he was an eight-time All-Star and was named the league’s Defensive Player of the Year four different times.
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