'He's an icon': Congo fans mourn NBA legend Mutombo

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Basketball fans in Congo&#39;s capital Kinshasa expressed sorrow on Tuesday (October 1) following the death of NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo, remembering him as an icon and inspiration for Congolese youth.Mutombo, a Hall of Famer known for his shot-blocking prowess and charitable work, died on Monday (September 30) at the age of 58 from brain cancer, the NBA announced.At a local basketball court adorned with the NBA logo, players gathered to pay tribute to their hometown hero.&quot;He was a very big star, it hurts us,&quot; said France Kabeya, a basketball player and Mutombo fan. &quot;Truly, with his number 55, he&#39;s an icon. I could say that we could also retire it as an icon of basketball.&quot;<a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/2024/9/30/basketball-great-mutombo-dies-aged-58-nba-2332">READ: Basketball great Mutombo dies aged 58</a>Mutombo&#39;s impact extended beyond his on-court achievements, inspiring a generation of Congolese basketball players. His legacy as an eight-time NBA All-Star and four-time Defensive Player of the Year continues to resonate in his home country, where he remains a symbol of Congolese success on the global stage.(Production: Benoit Nyemba, Cooper Inveen)

<a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/2024/9/30/basketball-great-mutombo-dies-aged-58-nba-2332">READ: Basketball great Mutombo dies aged 58</a>Mutombo&#39;s impact extended beyond his on-court achievements, inspiring a generation of Congolese basketball players. His legacy as an eight-time NBA All-Star and four-time Defensive Player of the Year continues to resonate in his home country, where he remains a symbol of Congolese success on the global stage.(Production: Benoit Nyemba, Cooper Inveen)

At a local basketball court adorned with the NBA logo, players gathered to pay tribute to their hometown hero.&quot;He was a very big star, it hurts us,&quot; said France Kabeya, a basketball player and Mutombo fan. &quot;Truly, with his number 55, he&#39;s an icon. I could say that we could also retire it as an icon of basketball.&quot;

Basketball fans in Congo&#39;s capital Kinshasa expressed sorrow on Tuesday (October 1) following the death of NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo, remembering him as an icon and inspiration for Congolese youth.Mutombo, a Hall of Famer known for his shot-blocking prowess and charitable work, died on Monday (September 30) at the age of 58 from brain cancer, the NBA announced.

Basketball fans in Congo's capital Kinshasa expressed sorrow on Tuesday (October 1) following the death of NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo, remembering him as an icon and inspiration for Congolese youth.

Basketball fans in Congo's capital Kinshasa expressed sorrow on Tuesday (October 1) following the death of NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo, remembering him as an icon and inspiration for Congolese youth.

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'He's an icon': Congo fans mourn NBA legend Mutombo

'He's an icon': Congo fans mourn NBA legend Mutombo