Reaction to the death of Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo

Response to the death of Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo, who passed away Monday from brain cancer. He was 58.

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” I am deeply saddened to find out about Dikembe’s death. He was a protective force on the court who altered the method the video game of basketball is played. However more notably, Dikembe genuinely altered the world and enhanced numerous lives through his humanitarian operate in Africa. I will particularly miss out on hearing his thriving laugh. My acknowledgements to his better half, Rose, his kids and his household.”– Basketball Hall of Famer Michael Jordan.

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” I had the advantage of taking a trip the world with Dikembe and seeing first-hand how his kindness and empathy uplifted individuals. He was constantly available at NBA occasions throughout the years– with his contagious smile, deep thriving voice and signature finger wag that endeared him to basketball fans of every generation. Dikembe’s indomitable spirit continues in those who he assisted and influenced throughout his amazing life. I are among the lots of individuals whose lives were touched by Dikembe’s huge heart and I will miss him very much.”– NBA Commissioner Adam Silver.

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” Dikembe was not just terrific on the court, however a force for great off it, appreciated and liked by those who was familiar with him. His smile, his worths and his commitment to basketball, in addition to to assisting others, will never ever be forgotten. My ideas are with his household and his liked ones at this really tough time. May he rest in peace.”– Basketball Hall of Famer Pau Gasol.

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” Truthfully, I understand him more for his commercials. It’s simply how I matured. I never ever got to view him play. It simply reveals the effect he’s made not just on the court. I understand he’s done a great deal of work worldwide and made an effect on everyone’s lives in a various method.”– Cleveland center Jarrett Allen, who exposed Monday that he wished to revive Mutombo’s finger-wag event before being informed that the Hall of Famer had actually passed away previously in the day.

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” Like lots of around the world, my heart is heavy with the loss of Atlanta Hawks legend and humanitarian Dikembe Mutombo. I am grateful for the chance to go to with him and his better half Rose at their home last month and reveal the appreciation and pride Atlantans and millions worldwide held for such a genuinely great male. He is not simply a Hall of Famer– he is irreplaceable. My prayers are with his household and liked ones.”– Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens.

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” It’s truly difficult to think and it’s difficult for us to be without that guy.”– Toronto Raptors President Masai Ujiri.

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” He liked others with every ounce of his being. That’s what made him so available. That’s what made him real. Dikembe Mutombo was salt and light, and today, on the 30th of September, 2024, he has actually been contacted us to rest. I enjoy you, Father. Rest simple.”– Ryan Mutombo, Dikembe Mutombo’s kid.

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” A legend of the video game, on and off the court. You will be missed out on, Dikembe.”– declaration from the Brooklyn Nets.

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” Dikembe was cherished by the whole NBA neighborhood and his vigorous humanitarian efforts left an enduring mark on our league.”– Houston Firecrackers owner Tilman Fertitta.

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” I understood him as a real humanitarian. … I will enjoy and miss him extremely.”– Cindy McCain, the widow of late U.S. Sen. John McCain.

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” He was among the best guys in the world and had such a big heart. He really wished to assist as many individuals worldwide that he perhaps could. Simply had a lovely spirit about him.”– previous NBA gamer Etan Thomas.