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Mutombo, a Hall of Famer and tireless advocate, dies

Dikembe Mutombo, Hall of Famer, Rockets legend and tireless advocate, dies at 58 from brain cancer

Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo, one of the best defensive players in NBA history and a longtime global ambassador for the game, died Monday from brain cancer, the league announced.

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Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo dies at age 58

Basketball Hall of Famer and NBA global ambassador Dikembe Mutombo died of brain cancer at age 58. Mutombo was named the NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year four times and rejected 3,289 shots, the second most in NBA history.

Austin American-Statesman on … · 14h

NBA Hall of Famer and former Houston Rockets star Dikembe Mutombo dies from brain cancer

Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo died Monday from brain cancer. The Congolese American earned eight-time All-Star selections and was named the NBA's defensive player of the year four times during his pro career.

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Basketball Insiders · 16h

Ex-Rockets AJ Griffin reveals he retired young from NBA ‘to follow Jesus’

Griffin had appeared in five games for the Houston club during Summer League this year and also participated in voluntary workouts.

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AJ Griffin formally retires from Rockets, NBA to pursue career in ministry

I gave up basketball to follow Jesus,” AJ Griffin said in announcing his retirement from the Rockets and the NBA.

New York Post · 13h

A.J. Griffin reveals reason for shock NBA retirement at 21 years old: ‘Truly serving the Lord’

I gave up basketball to follow Jesus,” Griffin said in a video posted to his YouTube channel on Sunday. “I know that, in a lot of people’s eyes, that seems like a loss … I’m

Houston Rockets have one goal for 2024-25 season: Playoffs. 'No excuses.'

Houston is essentially the same team that went 41-41 last season and is intent on being back in playoffs after a four-year ...

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San Antonio’s Devin Vassell likely to miss three Spurs-Rockets matchups

Spurs guard Devin Vassell appears set to miss three matchups against the Rockets early in the NBA’s 2024-25 regular season.

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Cause of Death Released for NBA Superstar Dikembe Mutombo, 58

According to Basketball-reference.com, Mutombo played in eight All-Star games and received numerous awards, such as 10 All-League awards. He led the NBA in total rebounds ... and which loved him ...

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Dikembe Mutombo: From finger wag to Geico ad. Moments we'll remember from former Rockets, NBA star

In a blowout of the Lakers in 2007, Mutombo blocked five shots, moving past Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become ...

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Rockets announce training camp roster for 2024-25 NBA season

On Saturday, the Rockets announced their training camp roster for the upcoming 2024-25 season. Camp will take place at ...

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