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Dikembe Mutombo
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Dikembe Mutombo

Congolese-American basketball player (1966–2024)

PersonDied aged 58humanQ313481

Also known as Deke · Mt. Mutombo · Dikembe Mutombo Mpolondo Mukamba Jean-Jacques Wamutombo · Dake

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197019801990200020102020Born 1966Died 2024TeamsGeorgetown Hoyas men's basketball (1988–1991)Denver Nuggets (1991–1996)Atlanta Hawks (1996–2001)Philadelphia 76ers (2001–2002)Houston Rockets (2004–2009)AwardsJ. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award (2009)Great Immigrants Award (2007)NBA All-Defensive Team (2001)J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award (2001)NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award (2001)NBA All-Defensive Team (1998)NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award (1998)NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award (1997)NBA All-Defensive Team (1997)NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award (1995)NBA All-Rookie Team (1992)

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  • 2009
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  • 1991
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  • 103,718(February 4, 2023) x (twitter) numeric user id: 1906176547
  • 99,562(February 21, 2022) x (twitter) numeric user id: 1906176547
  • 87,170(January 3, 2021) x (twitter) numeric user id: 1906176547
  • 65,299(April 22, 2020) x (twitter) numeric user id: 1906176547
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