NBA Hall of Fame center and global ambassador Dikembe Mutombo, known for his "infectious smile, his deep booming voice and signature finger wag," died Monday from brain cancer at the age of 58.

Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo – known for his shot-blocking and famed finger wave after denying opponents at the hoop – died Monday from brain cancer aged 58, according to the NBA.

DENVER — Dikembe Mutombo, the beloved basketball player ... In what remains one of the most indelible images in franchise ...

A larger-than-life figure and an indomitable spirit, Dikembe Mutombo was one of the greatest defensive players in NBA history. A feared shot blocker, he was a four-time DPOY winner; an eight-time ...

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NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo passed away in September after a battle with brain cancer. For the first time since his death, Mutombo's son, Ryan, speaks with FOX 5 sports anchor and executive ...