Dikembe Mutombo, a beloved former NBA star known for his charisma and defensive prowess, passed away from brain cancer at 58. His colleagues fondly remember him through imitations, like Vernon Maxwell’s astute finger wag, paired with playful banter. This weekend’s NBA All-Star Game, marking the first gathering of basketball greats since his death, serves as a fitting tribute to Mutombo's memorable legacy, including his remarkable performance records in All-Star Games and influence among his peers, who cherished not just his skills but also his spirit and humor.
Maxey, you better stay outta here. Don’t come back down here. The key to the bit is to keep a wide smile behind the menacing finger.
Everybody knew he was having fun all the time. Those things just brought people to him.
Mutombo, the charismatic 7-foot-2 center...died of brain cancer on Sept. 30. He was 58.
It's an apt venue for Mutombo memories, as he was a marvelous All-Star Game performer.
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