1966 - 2024
Dikembe Mutombo Congolese Basketball
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Dikembe Mutombo was previously married to Rosario Mutumbo (1996 - 2024).
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Congolese Basketballer Dikembe Mutombo was born Dikembe Mutombo Mpolondo Mukamba Jean-Jacques Wamutombo on 25th June, 1966 in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo and passed away on 30th Sep 2024 Atlanta, Georgia, USA aged 58. He is most remembered for Houston Rockets. His zodiac sign is Cancer.
Dikembe Mutombo is a member of the following lists: 1966 births, Georgetown University alumni and NBA players with retired numbers.
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Relationship Statistics
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| Married | 1 |
28 years, 8 months
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28 years, 8 months
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Details
| First Name |
Dikembe
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| Last Name |
Mutombo
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| Full Name at Birth |
Dikembe Mutombo Mpolondo Mukamba Jean-Jacques Wamutombo
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| Alternative Name |
Mount Mutombo, Dikembe Mutombo Mpolondo Mukamba Jean-Jacques Wamutombo, Dikembe Mutombo
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| Birthday |
25th June, 1966
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| Birthplace |
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
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| Died |
30th September, 2024
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| Place of Death |
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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| Cause of Death |
Brain Cancer
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| Height |
7' 2" (218 cm)
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| Weight |
245lbs (111 kg)
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| Build |
Athletic
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| Eye Color |
Brown - Dark
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| Hair Color |
Black
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| Distinctive Feature |
Waggling his finger after blocking a shot
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| Zodiac Sign |
Cancer
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| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Ethnicity |
Black
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| Nationality |
Congolese
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| High School |
Institute Boboto in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
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| University |
Georgetown University
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| Occupation Text |
Basketball player
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| Occupation |
Basketball
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| Basketball Position |
Center
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| NBA First Game Date |
1st November, 1991
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| Draft |
Denver Nuggets, 1st round (4th pick, 4th overall), 1991 NBA Draft
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| Claim to Fame |
Houston Rockets
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Dikembe Mutombo Mpolondo Mukamba Jean-Jacques Wamutombo (June 25, 1966 – September 30, 2024) was a Congolese-American professional basketball player. He played 18 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Nicknamed "Mount Mutombo" for his defensive prowess, he is commonly regarded as one of the best shot-blockers and defensive players of all time. Outside of basketball, he was known for his humanitarian work.
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