Dikembe Mutombo falleció a los 58 años y el mundo del básquet está de luto. Las grandes leyendas de la NBA y hasta Bill Clinton y Barack Obama expresaron su dolor por la partida de quien brillara en la década de 1990 y tuviera un enorme impacto fuera del campo.
I’m so heartbroken to hear about the passing of my dear friend and basketball Hall of Famer, Dikembe Mutombo. He was not only a great basketball player who could protect the rim as an elite shot-blocker, but also an incredible man with a pure heart of gold. He dedicated much of… pic.twitter.com/2XKgju5Nii
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) September 30, 2024
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I Hate Cancer 😡
RIP Mutombo 😢 pic.twitter.com/ej8LUTlDHf
— George Karl (@CoachKarl22) September 30, 2024
You paved the way for me and for many Congolese and African youth with your legendary basketball career and charitable actions. You are an @NBA legend and an African icon and that will inspire the many coming generations. Rest In Peace Dikembe Mutombo.🙏 @NBA_Africa pic.twitter.com/gMpWlonmis
— Serge Ibaka (@sergeibaka) September 30, 2024
My and Hillary’s statement on the passing of Dikembe Mutombo: pic.twitter.com/EJZYl2oQFI
— Bill Clinton (@BillClinton) September 30, 2024
My condolences to the family of Dikembe Mutombo. On and off the court, he was a force to be reckoned with in all of the best ways. He was a tough opponent and you never wanted to be on the receiving end of his iconic finger wag. He also made a tremendous impact in the global… pic.twitter.com/KDfa7UQOvp
— Jason Kidd (@RealJasonKidd) September 30, 2024
I was very sad to hear about Dikembe Mutombo’s passing. Dikembe was not only great on the court, but a force for good off it, admired and loved by those who got to know him. His smile, his values and his dedication to basketball, as well as to helping others, will never be… pic.twitter.com/KZaOSAXVGE
— Pau Gasol (@paugasol) September 30, 2024
Rest in peace, Dikembe Mutombo 🙏
Mutombo, the basketball legend, has sadly passed away at the age of 58. pic.twitter.com/N7Qxjd3zLn
— FIBA (@FIBA) September 30, 2024
Today a legend has passed away. Dikembe Mutombo was a legend of the game in the NBA and a legend of the Democratic Republic of Congo. He has inspired and given hope to an entire generation of young Congolese people all over the world. We grew up watching the NBA, because of him.… pic.twitter.com/crgsnIhhie
— Vincent Kompany (@VincentKompany) September 30, 2024
We are deeply saddened by the news of Dikembe Mutombo’s passing.
Dikembe was a proud and honorable man, who lived up to the definition of a word that became synonymous with his name – humanitarian. He used his many gifts and his platform to improve the lives of everyone he… pic.twitter.com/zsLS4AihJ4
— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) September 30, 2024
Today we mourn the loss of a true ambassador of our game, Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo. Dikembe spent 18 seasons in the NBA, including his final five as a Houston Rocket. His fun-loving personality and trademark finger-wagging endeared him to fans around the world, but Dikembe’s… pic.twitter.com/BfmKNGLGi3
— Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) September 30, 2024
NBA Global Ambassador and Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo passed away today at the age of 58 from brain cancer. He was surrounded by his family.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver issued the following statement. pic.twitter.com/uHgZgSBDUJ
— NBA (@NBA) September 30, 2024
We share our condolences with his wife, Rose, the entire Mutombo family, and their loved ones. RIP. pic.twitter.com/3j7M1ONqxJ
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) September 30, 2024
I’m deeply saddened by the loss of my brother, Dikembe Mutombo. A true giant in every sense, Dikembe’s presence was felt far beyond the basketball court. His impact as one of the greatest defenders the game has ever seen was undeniable, but what truly set him apart was his heart,… pic.twitter.com/9N5Q8rDKaX
— Scottie Pippen (@ScottiePippen) October 1, 2024
A giant heart that will be missed by many. RIP Dikembe ☝🏾🕊 https://t.co/8oiFI3aY0Z
— Chris Paul (@CP3) September 30, 2024
You gave everything you had to the game but more importantly to your people. Your legacy lives on. Rest in Power Dikembe🙏🏾 https://t.co/YOWDdMlrlh
— Carmelo Anthony (@carmeloanthony) September 30, 2024
The NBPA is deeply saddened by the passing of Dikembe Mutombo. Today, we honor his legacy as a legendary player and compassionate global humanitarian. Our condolences are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time. Rest in peace, Dikembe. pic.twitter.com/qHV1jfKSkA
— NBPA (@TheNBPA) September 30, 2024
We lost not only one of the best basketball players ever, but one of the best human beings we have ever seen. Huge loss for the world and the NBA family. Rest in peace pic.twitter.com/AZCjlg8jCV
— Karl-Anthony Towns (@KarlTowns) September 30, 2024
