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   Dikembe Mutombo. Dikembe Mutombo Mpolondo Mukamba Jean-Jacques Wamutombo (born June 25, 1966) is a Congolese-American former professional basketball player. Mutombo 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 ...

   • Playing career: 1991–2009
   • High school: Institute Boboto (Kinshasa, DR Congo)

   • College: Georgetown (1988–1991)
   • NBA draft: 1991: 1st round, 4th overall pick

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   Dikembe Mutombo. Pronunciation: \dih-KEHM-bay moo-TAHM-boh\ Dikembe Mutombo Twitter: officialmutombo (Full name Dikembe Mutombo Mpolondo Mukamba Jean-Jacques Wamutombo) (Deke, Mt. Mutombo) Position: Center Shoots: Right 7-2, 245lb (218cm, 111kg) Born: June 25, 1966 in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo cd

   • Birth Date: June 25, 1966

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4. www.britannica.com › biography › Dikembe-MutomboDikembe Mutombo | Biography, Facts, & Accomplishments

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   May 13, 2024 · Dikembe Mutombo, Congolese-American basketball player who was one of the best defenders in NBA history and a noted philanthropist. At the time of his retirement (2009), he ranked second in career blocks (3,289). In 2015 Mutombo was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

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   Jun 11, 2018 · Dikembe Mutombo, whose full name is Dikembe Mutombo Mpolondo Mukamba Jean Jacque Wamutombo, was born on June 25, 1966, in Kinshasa, Congo (formerly known as Zaire). Mutombo grew up in a six-bedroom home in a comfortable neighborhood with his four brothers and two sisters.

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   Who is Dikembe Mutombo mpolondo Mukamba?

   • Born Dikembe Mutombo Mpolondo Mukamba Jean lacque Wamulombo, June 25, 1966, in Kinshasa, Zaire; son of Mutombo (a school principal) and Biamba Dikembe. Education: Georgetown University, B.A., 1991. Professional basketball player, 1991 —.

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   How tall is Dikembe Mutombo?

   • Dikembe Mutombo could score points when he needed to, but he wasn’t nicknamed “Mt. Mutombo” for nothing. Standing over seven feet tall and able to cover both ends of the floor on the fly, Mutombo made his living blocking shots and pulling down copious rebounds. Dikembe Mutombo turns 55 today.

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   Was Dikembe Mutombo a good shot blocker?

   • Dikembe Mutombo was one of the best shot blockers in the history of the NBA. Opponents who tested Mt. Mutombo usually came up empty. This is his story.

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   Is Dikembe Mutombo an anomaly?

   • Fans have regularly tuned in to watch playmakers such as Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, LeBron James, and Steph Curry. So, when an athlete is devoted to the defensive side of the ball, he’s considered an anomaly. Dikembe Mutombo could score points when he needed to, but he wasn’t nicknamed “Mt. Mutombo” for nothing.

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   Nov 2, 2022 · This is the story of Dikembe Mutombo. Born and Raised in Congo . Dikembe Mutombo Mpolondo Mukamba Jean-Jacques Wamutombo was born on June 25, 1966 in Kinshasa, Zaire (now Democratic Republic of Congo) in Africa. He was one of ten children with an educator as a father who ensured that his children had access to good schools.

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8. www.hoophall.com › hall-of-famers › dikembe-mutomboDikembe Mutombo - Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame

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   Mutombo hung his hat on defense, patrolling the lane and offering up his signature finger wag after an emphatic denial of another dunk attempt. Mutombo led the NBA in blocked shots for five consecutive seasons and blocks per game for a record three consecutive seasons. He was a fan favorite in an era when offense was king, but his most lasting ...

9. www.ajc.com › sports › basketballDikembe Mutombo gracious in Hall of Fame induction

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   Mutombo was presented by Hall of Famers John Thompson, his coach at Georgetown University, and David Stern, the former NBA Commissioner. “Dikembe was smart enough to understand that his identity ...