Today the Houston Rockets joined the rest of the NBA family, and so many more in mourning the loss of Hall of Famer and NBA ...

Dikembe Mutombo was salt and light ... humanitarian efforts left an indelible mark on our league.” — Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta. “I knew him as a true humanitarian.

Dikembe Mutombo, the Hall of Fame ... New York Knicks and Houston Rockets before retiring after the 2008-09 season. The 7-foot-2 former Georgetown center was the league's top defensive player ...

“Dikembe Mutombo was simply larger than life ... New York Knicks and Houston Rockets from 1991-2009. An eight-time All-Star, Mutombo was one of the most feared big men in the NBA.

New York Knicks and Houston Rockets. Mutombo began treatment for a brain tumour in October 2022. "Dikembe Mutombo was simply larger than life," said NBA commissioner Adam Silver. "On the court he ...

New York Knicks and Houston Rockets). His No. 55 jersey is retired by both the Nuggets and Hawks. Mutombo was considered a global ambassador for the sport through the NBA. "Dikembe Mutombo was ...

Pat Graham | The Associated Press The Nuggets honor franchise legend Dikembe Mutombo ... becoming an instant fan favorite.

"Dikembe Mutombo was simply larger than life ... New York Knicks and Houston Rockets over the course of 18 seasons. "It's a sad day, especially for us Africans and really the whole world because ...