BASKETBALL WORLD MOURNS DEATH OF DIKEMBE MUTOMBO

NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo has died from brain cancer at the age of 58.

The eight-time NBA All-Star, who retired in 2009, spent 18 years playing in the league for the Denver Nuggets, Atlanta Hawks, Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Nets, New York Knicks and Houston Rockets.

According to BBC, Mutombo began treatment for a brain tumour in October 2022.

The 7ft 2in-tall Congo-born centre’s warm personality and trademark finger-wagging celebration made him a fan favourite.