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Dikembe Mutombo
Congolese-American basketball player (1966–2024)
"Dikembe" and "Mutombo" redirect here. For other uses, see Dikembe (disambiguation) and Mutombo (name).
Mutombo with the Philadelphia 76ers in 2002 | |
| Born | (1966-06-25)June 25, 1966 Léopoldville, Democratic Republic of the Congo |
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| Died | September 30, 2024(2024-09-30) (aged 58) Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Nationality | Congolese / American |
| Listed height | 7 ft 2 in (2.18 m) |
| Listed weight | 260 lb (118 kg)[1] |
| High school | Institute Boboto (Kinshasa, DR Congo) |
| College | Georgetown University (1988–1991) |
| NBA draft | 1991: 1st round, 4th overall pick |
| Selected by the Denver Nuggets | |
| Playing career | 1991–2009 |
| Position | Center |
| Number | 55 |
| 1991–1996 | Denver Nuggets |
| 1996–2001 | Atlanta Hawks |
| 2001–2002 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 2002–2003 | New Jersey Nets |
| 2003–2004 | New York Knicks |
| 2004–2009 | Houston Rockets |
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