Mar 7, 2020; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Georgetown Hoyas former player Dikembe Mutombo at the game against the Villanova Wildcats during the second half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo has died.
The NBA issued a statement on Monday revealing that Mutombo has died after a battle with brain cancer. The Hall of Fame former center was 58.
Mutombo played in the NBA from 1991-2009. He was drafted No. 4 overall by Denver in 1991 out of Georgetown and made the All-Star team as a rookie. Mutombo made eight All-Star games and was a four-time Defensive Player of the Year. His best seasons came with the Nuggets and Hawks.
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