| Dikembe Mutombo Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 7 ft 2 in |
| Weight | 118 kg |
| Date of Birth | June 25, 1966 |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
| Date of Death | September 30, 2024 |
Dikembe Mutombo was a former Congolese-American professional basketball player whose career spanned 18 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Born Name
Dikembe Mutombo Mpolondo Mukamba Jean-Jacques Wamutombo
Nick Name
Dikembe
Age
Dikembe was born on June 25, 1966.
Died
He died on September 30, 2024, at the age of 58 in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. due to brain cancer. In October 2022, he was already undergoing treatment for a brain tumor.
Sun Sign
Cancer
Born Place
Kinshasa, Congo-Kinshasa
Residence
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Nationality
Congolese, American
Education
Dikembe studied at Boboto College in Kinshasa where he pursued a medical degree. Later, he enrolled at Georgetown University on a USAID scholarship attending there from 1988 to 1991.
Occupation
Former Basketball Player
Family
- Father – Samuel Mutombo (School principal, also worked at Congo’s Department of Education)
- Mother – Biamba Marie Mutombo
- Siblings – Ilo (Older Brother) (Basketball Player)
Net Worth
On August 31, 2023, Dikembe Mutombo’s net worth was $75,000,000 according to Celebrity Net Worth.
Build
Athletic
Height
7 ft 2 in or 218.5 cm
Weight
118 kg or 260 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Dikembe had dated –
- Rose (1995-2024) – Dikembe met his wife Rose in 1995 while visiting Kinshasa. As of late 2023, they lived in Atlanta. Together, the couple had three children and also adopted four children of Rose’s deceased brothers. The relationship ended all of a sudden in September 2024 due to his death.
Race / Ethnicity
Black
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Towering physical appearance
- Snub nose
Brand Endorsements
Dikembe has appeared in commercials for several brands such as –
- Mobil 1 commercial
- GEICO
Religion
Christianity
Dikembe Mutombo Facts
- Mutombo began taking an interest in basketball at the age of 16.
- He relocated to the United States from the Democratic Republic of the Congo when he was 21 in 1987, at the encouragement of his father and brother due to his height.
- Dikembe could fluently speak English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and five Central African languages, including Lingala and Tshiluba.
- He was a part of the Luba ethnic group.
- Growing up, he played football and participated in martial arts.
- Initially, he intended to become a doctor. However, his Georgetown Hoyas basketball coach, John Thompson instead recruited him to play basketball.
- Upon enrolling at Georgetown, he spoke almost no English. In order to build his language skills, he joined English Support Lessons.
- He was called out in the 1991 NBA draft, by the Denver Nuggets fourth overall pick.
- In 2021, Dikembe made a film cameo in Coming 2 America.
- Over the course of his career, Dikembe played for Denver Nuggets (1991-1996), Atlanta Hawks (1996–2001), Philadelphia 76ers (2001–2002), New Jersey Nets (2002–2003), New York Knicks (2003–2004), Houston Rockets (2004–2009).
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