Dikembe Mutombo, who arrived at Georgetown University as an international student with aspirations of being a doctor, became a towering presence in professional basketball and a dedicated humanitarian.
Mutombo did not play basketball until midadolescence, having preferred soccer as a child, but his outsize frame and athletic agility changed that path.
His playing career spanned 18 seasons in the N.B.A., where he became known for his trademark finger wag, dissuading shooters from challenging him at the rim.
Mutombo retired with the second-most blocked shots in league history, a testament to his defensive prowess and impact on the game.
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