I met Dikembe while he was playing for the Rockets. I was fortune enough to get to take a picture with him. A man respected by all of his peers. Rest In Heaven Dikembe 🙏🏾
I never watched basketball but I knew who Dikembe Mutombo was, he was an extraordinary man, you can tell he had a good heart and I respect him for all the work hes done. I hope people continue it.
Underrated off the court gentleman... since my young age in Congo, this guy has been around through his charitable actions. In the 90s he gave away dozens of buses for the city for free. So much rings and chips in your heart. Rest in peace champ.
Powerful legacy on/off the basketball court. Love his impact on my home country of Congo. The man’s life goes way past basketball. My heart breaks for his family and friends. Love how popular and affectionate he was with everybody. Sad day and bad loss for the basketball world. Legends stand tall and nobody stood taller than Dikembe. Rest Easy and say hi to Coach Thompson for all of us
Dikembe wasn't just a great basketball player, he was a phenomenal human. He embodied what is good about ourselves. May he rest in peace, and his legacy of humanitarianism live on.
God Bless Mount Mutombo... As an American, we don't know much about his humanitarian efforts in his home nation, but I know he was able to do a lot in service of his people. He left a massive, positive mark on this planet. May we all cherish his memory...
Sad news. Stopped following the NBA when all the legends retired in the late 90s, but this hits home. Those legends obviously included Mutombo. I remember the rivalries well from that era.
One of the most exciting players to watch back when he played. His energy, passion and overall love for game and life is what I'll remember most. Rest in power. ☝🏼
As a country that knows Congo 🇨🇩, I fondly remember 25 years ago when my dad took me to your grandma's house and said he had a surprise. I had no idea I would meet you that day, and you told me, "I’ll see you one day." I wish I could see you again, but for now, rest in peace, big Dikembe.
He was a beautiful person. He was also an ideal MAN. Dikembe was a hero. Strong but selfless. Hard but compassionate. If what I believe is the afterlife, Mr Mutumbo just took the fastest elevator to heaven. What a GOOD man.
Fly high Dikembe! We love you! Thank you for all you have done for the game of basketball and amazing human being. You’ll truly be missed. Tell Kobe we miss him too! ❤
Met him in Houston as a child during an charity event down there and hugged him, genuine and thoughtful guy who cared about the community. He meant lots to the community and wished I hugged him one last time. ❤
Utterly gutted to see him gone. One of the all time greats - once as a player, and then even more so as a man. I owned two of his jerseys as a kid, had his posters on my wall, even wrote a college essay about him. Never met him, but miss him terribly. A true icon of sport
Guys like Mut don’t come along every day. When you can shine on tv but also shine off camera, that says something about him. Such an inspiration for not just his country or continent, but kids everywhere.
Charitable, kind, loved by many and left an everlasting impact. That's pretty much all you can hope to do while here. I wish his family peace in this difficult time.
Mutombo has done more for people than Jordan and LeBron. They were better players and got paid more money but Mutombo heart was bigger and he believe in putting others before himself that is priceless
LeBron has built a school for impoverished children in Akron. It’s not fair to make such comparisons especially on a sad occasion like this. Celebrate and uplift people, don’t try to tear them down. Go in peace!
Man this one hit me maybe it’s cus I remember him from better times in my life but he was always someone you would hear about at least once a week as a sports fan. Rest easy big fella
What a loss. Dikembe was a beautiful soul, a great man. This is a sad day. My thoughts and prayers to his friends and family. He was truly a one of a kind person.
I used to see him at the gym, he always had this walk of humble royalty, like a God and he was always pleasant and nice. Definitely a presence in the room 🙏🏼 💫
The humble man , who impacted and valorizing My home country DRC by his love and motivation to the hopeless , orphan and widow by builded a big hospital for them
Nah this hurts. I seriously use the no, no, no finger wave when ever I play ball and got blocks. I take pride in playing defense or watching great defense and it comes from guys like Mutumbo. Great guy on and off the court.
My brother's 5'2 ex wife took a picture with him outside of an event one time. My brother doesn't like the pic because..well her head is like right there😂😂😂
Wow, I just learned about this. My generation of players are slowly passing on. Even as I kid, I wasn't wondered would my Dikembe cards grow in value so I never traded them in. I'll hang on to them know. Great man, not just a player or baller.
This report should've mentioned he made an NBA finals appearance with the 76ers in 2001.I'm sorry to hear about Mutombo's death .The last time I saw him in the media he was accompanying Britain's Prince William and Princess Kate to a Brooklyn Nets game in 2014 ,explaining what was going on on the court to them.Too young an age to die by NBA standards.
I agree,him and Iverson really carried that team,they were a very good defensive team,you'd probably remember the names better than me.But,that defensive display that season was awesome!
Such a fine human being
Indeed!!!
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This brought me to tears. No doubt he was a tremendous shot blocker, but it's what he did off the court that matters most. Just a great human being 😢
Every NBA player should do the finger wag after they block an opponent's shot to honor Deke!
They should do more than that, and look at his humanitarianism as an example. But who am I to tell grown men what to do with their money?
Why would anyone even try to dunk knowing this guy is lurking somewhere on the court 😂
I'm sure that won't get annoying at all...
Embiid and Whiteside might do that
And the refs should wag their fingers before giving them technicals.
Thank you Dikembe Mutombo
I met Dikembe while he was playing for the Rockets. I was fortune enough to get to take a picture with him. A man respected by all of his peers. Rest In Heaven Dikembe 🙏🏾
One of the great intimidating defensive players in the history of the NBA. He’s gone from the world, but the memories still live in our minds
Hall of fame center; Humanitarian; great shot blocker. . Rest in Peace Dikembe Mutombo
Finger wave taunt going to go crazy this season! And they better not give out technicals for them either
Haven’t watched nba since Celtics took the chip in 08 but uhh they giving out techs for that now😳 ??!?
@@MsMoneyonMyMindSame. And yes. 😂
@@MsMoneyonMyMindThey were doing that when Mutombo was still playing.
Yes they need to let it slide this year for dikembe mutombo
@@coolkidd723 They would let Mutombo do it, but it had to be towards the audience and not at the players.
💔💔 this got me crying real tears 😭 #Fcancer
Same! What an awesome human.
Having his life cut that short seems so unfair after helping so many people.
😢😢😢
This one hurts, Dikembe Mutombo was a beacon of light in this dark dark world. Rest in peace Mount Mutombo. ☝🏿☝🏿☝🏿
I never watched basketball but I knew who Dikembe Mutombo was, he was an extraordinary man, you can tell he had a good heart and I respect him for all the work hes done. I hope people continue it.
God bless you, Mr. Mutombo rest in peace.
Underrated off the court gentleman... since my young age in Congo, this guy has been around through his charitable actions. In the 90s he gave away dozens of buses for the city for free. So much rings and chips in your heart. Rest in peace champ.
So much heart and love radiates from him and his efforts, much respect
This is truly one of the greatest men to have ever lived in the modern era of sports undeniable
Rest in peace, Legend. Thank you for your many contributions
A true legend from the 90’s
Powerful legacy on/off the basketball court. Love his impact on my home country of Congo. The man’s life goes way past basketball. My heart breaks for his family and friends. Love how popular and affectionate he was with everybody. Sad day and bad loss for the basketball world. Legends stand tall and nobody stood taller than Dikembe. Rest Easy and say hi to Coach Thompson for all of us
Dikembe wasn't just a great basketball player, he was a phenomenal human. He embodied what is good about ourselves. May he rest in peace, and his legacy of humanitarianism live on.
Just one of the finest human beings ever. One of my heros.
These nba big men not only play big but have such big heart! Big men like mutumbo, shaq, Kareem, and Yao are so generous yet giants!
God Bless Mount Mutombo... As an American, we don't know much about his humanitarian efforts in his home nation, but I know he was able to do a lot in service of his people. He left a massive, positive mark on this planet. May we all cherish his memory...
Sad news.
Stopped following the NBA when all the legends retired in the late 90s, but this hits home. Those legends obviously included Mutombo. I remember the rivalries well from that era.
Once a HOYA Always a HOYA 😢🙏🏾🕊️✝️
🙏🏾
Truly one of the greatest human beings on and off the court. ☝🏾
No no no, not today!
One of the most exciting players to watch back when he played. His energy, passion and overall love for game and life is what I'll remember most. Rest in power. ☝🏼
And he could become rich and famous and not become arrogant.
Thank you for everything.. you made it possible for me ✨🤲🏾✨
As a country that knows Congo 🇨🇩, I fondly remember 25 years ago when my dad took me to your grandma's house and said he had a surprise. I had no idea I would meet you that day, and you told me, "I’ll see you one day." I wish I could see you again, but for now, rest in peace, big Dikembe.
He was a beautiful person. He was also an ideal MAN. Dikembe was a hero. Strong but selfless. Hard but compassionate. If what I believe is the afterlife, Mr Mutumbo just took the fastest elevator to heaven. What a GOOD man.
Well said! ❤😢
Fly high Dikembe! We love you! Thank you for all you have done for the game of basketball and amazing human being. You’ll truly be missed. Tell Kobe we miss him too! ❤
The NBA Defensive Player of The Year Award should be named after him. A giant on and off the court. Rest easy my friend.
Absolutely
Thank you for all the memories Dikembe Mutombo I’ve seen all from 1980-Now what a life of sports and gaming throughout the decades
☝🏾😢
One of my favorite people in the nba
Met him in Houston as a child during an charity event down there and hugged him, genuine and thoughtful guy who cared about the community. He meant lots to the community and wished I hugged him one last time. ❤
Utterly gutted to see him gone. One of the all time greats - once as a player, and then even more so as a man. I owned two of his jerseys as a kid, had his posters on my wall, even wrote a college essay about him. Never met him, but miss him terribly. A true icon of sport
Guys like Mut don’t come along every day. When you can shine on tv but also shine off camera, that says something about him. Such an inspiration for not just his country or continent, but kids everywhere.
So many legends died this year. Bill Walton, Jerry West and now Mutombo 😢
Rest in peace ❤
My favorite Center. Rest in peace Dikembe Mutombo.
Tremendous human being. Top notch class. Amazing athlete. Thank you for everything Dikembe
Mount Mutombo.
Awesome Dude.
This one hits really hard..such a true super hero
Thank you for all the basketball memories Dikembe! Thank you for being an even more amazing humanitarian! Fly high in heaven!
This one hurts. Rest in Peace Legend!
Fly high D.M. We love you for ALL you are!
NBA lost a great. The world loss a legend for all the humanitarian work this man did. Nonononono ☝️
Charitable, kind, loved by many and left an everlasting impact. That's pretty much all you can hope to do while here. I wish his family peace in this difficult time.
Mutombo has done more for people than Jordan and LeBron. They were better players and got paid more money but Mutombo heart was bigger and he believe in putting others before himself that is priceless
MJ donated his whole NBA when he played for the Wizards for 9/11. MJ does a lot it just don't get broadcast
LeBron has built a school for impoverished children in Akron. It’s not fair to make such comparisons especially on a sad occasion like this. Celebrate and uplift people, don’t try to tear them down. Go in peace!
Thanks for the era of the ninetys rest in Peace mutombo !!!!!
Man this one hit me maybe it’s cus I remember him from better times in my life but he was always someone you would hear about at least once a week as a sports fan. Rest easy big fella
Forever remembered. Rest in peace King
Not in my house
he finial got to the big house 😢😢
The grief that is felt in the Congo must be so much more than here- but you are remembered Sir. Thank you for sharing your heart with us.
Rest Easy Fly High 😢💔
What a loss. Dikembe was a beautiful soul, a great man. This is a sad day. My thoughts and prayers to his friends and family. He was truly a one of a kind person.
god rest dikembe's soul what a great human being that made a difference for his country
I used to see him at the gym, he always had this walk of humble royalty, like a God and he was always pleasant and nice. Definitely a presence in the room 🙏🏼 💫
Big fan of Mutombo straight from the gate
Thank you Legend for giving us such great years of amazing basketball. 😢
The humble man , who impacted and valorizing My home country DRC by his love and motivation to the hopeless , orphan and widow by builded a big hospital for them
May he rest in peace ❤
My god..
This is soooooo sad...😢
He was beyond basketball...
A man who gives off his life for others is a man indeed...
Heartbreaking 😢
Nah this hurts. I seriously use the no, no, no finger wave when ever I play ball and got blocks. I take pride in playing defense or watching great defense and it comes from guys like Mutumbo. Great guy on and off the court.
I didn't even know he was sick
Same here sad sad i meet him here in Houston once. A true gentle giant.
And they snubbed him from the top 75 list
Your not Norm, I get it.
@@MangoTroubles-007 because he is not american ❌
he spent most his life in america@bongbongcrisologo9156
Salute to you sir!!
May your soul rest in peace 😭😭😭
Rest in Peace mtn Mutombo
Rest in peace Dikembe 🙏🏾🕊️
Made me proud to be Congolese 💔🇨🇩 😢
RIHP 🕊️🙏
A gentle giant😢
Beautiful tribute ❤
Loosing way to many sports legends
bro, you really can't spell 'too' correctly, come on
@JelloJiggleMan bro stfu not the time.
Time marches on. Can't stop it. Enjoy what you have today.
@@TallulahSoie
So true
Legend, you are loved and you left so many heart broken, I feel so hurt 🇨🇩💔
Rest in piece cookie monster,you were a great guy
Rest in peace.❤️🙏
Was one of my favorite players. All around good guy.
I learned of him today. Super.
Awww omg, what an amazing human being, may he rest in heavenly peace
My brother's 5'2 ex wife took a picture with him outside of an event one time. My brother doesn't like the pic because..well her head is like right there😂😂😂
😂😂😂 black mamba
Right in the photo, nice.
Does he not like the photo because of the degree of unattractive qualities portrayed by his wife ?
How does he feel about it now? lmao
😂😂😂 Dang she had easy access no disrespect.
One of my favorites! Rest in peace legend!
No no no not in my house rest will my African brother
Sad to hear this news. He was such a nice person. An appreciative man who gave back to others for what he had been given.
Truly a guiding light in this dark world!
i hope his legacy lives on in africa
This one stings really bad. Never heard a bad thing said about him.
A gentleman and a great humanitarian
SMH absolute legend! Us Hoyas fans are hurting!
Hoyas Legend
He was a great basketball player and incredible human being...
This one Hurts
Bless up ☝🏿
Wow, I just learned about this. My generation of players are slowly passing on. Even as I kid, I wasn't wondered would my Dikembe cards grow in value so I never traded them in. I'll hang on to them know. Great man, not just a player or baller.
My Respect and Admiration to this Man.. ❤
A true nba legend.
Rest in peace DIKEMBE 🙏
This report should've mentioned he made an NBA finals appearance with the 76ers in 2001.I'm sorry to hear about Mutombo's death .The last time I saw him in the media he was accompanying Britain's Prince William and Princess Kate to a Brooklyn Nets game in 2014 ,explaining what was going on on the court to them.Too young an age to die by NBA standards.
I agree,him and Iverson really carried that team,they were a very good defensive team,you'd probably remember the names better than me.But,that defensive display that season was awesome!
Rest well to one of the best defensive players that we've ever seen.
Lost a legend! 😔🏀🇬🇧
Rest well brother 🙏🏿❤️🙏🏿❤️