Dikembe Mutombo

Quick Facts

Full Name	Dikembe Mutombo
Occupation	Basketball Player
Date Of Birth	Jun 25, 1966(1966-06-25)
Age	58
Birthplace	Kinshasa
Country	DR Congo
Horoscope	Gemini

Dikembe Mutombo Biography

Dikembe Mutombo is one of the most popular and richest Basketball Player who was born on June 25, 1966 in Kinshasa, DR Congo. Congolese centre who earned an eight-time NBA All-Star and four-time Defensive Award Winner throughout an 18-year playing career that ran between 1991 and 2009. He played for six different teams, the most particularly those of the Denver Nuggets, Atlanta Hawks as well as the Houston Rockets.

He was ranked second in the world for blocked shots, just behind the legendary He finished his career second all-time in shots blocked, behind only the great Hakeem Olajuwon…

Dikembe Mutombo Mpolondo Mukamba Jean-Jacques Wamutombo (born June 25, 1966) is a Congolese American retired professional basketball player. Mutombo played 18 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Outside basketball, he has become well known for his humanitarian work.

In 1987, Mutombo’s 6’10” older brother, Ilo, began playing college basketball in Division II for the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles as a 26-year-old freshman. The brothers played against each other in a 1990 game at the Capital Centre.

He was the father of six children, including two biological and four adopted together with the wife he married, Rose.

Dikembe Mutombo Net Worth

Dikembe Mutombo is one of the richest Basketball Player from DR Congo. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Dikembe Mutombo 's net worth $75 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was a standout during his tenure at Georgetown University, where he was initially renowned for his shot-blocking abilities. He was chosen 4th overall by the Denver Nuggets in the 1991 NBA Draft.

He was the top player in the NBA in rebounds during back-to-back seasons in 2000 and 2001, playing with his team the Atlanta Hawks and led the league in blocks for three straight years between 1994 and 1996 when he played for the Nuggets.

Mutombo was born on June 25, 1966, in Leopoldville (today Kinshasa), Democratic Republic of the Congo, one of 10 children of Samuel and Biamba Marie Mutombo. He speaks English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and five Central African varieties, including Lingala and Tshiluba. He is a member of the Luba ethnic group. For high school, Mutombo went to Boboto College in Kinshasha, DR Congo to lay the groundwork for his medical career as the classes were more challenging there. At around age 16, Mutombo decided to also work on his basketball career. He moved to the United States in 1987 at the age of 21 to enroll in college.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Dikembe Mutombo height 7 ft 2 in Dikembe weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Dikembe Mutombo Dating?

According to our records, Dikembe Mutombo married to Rose Mutombo. As of December 1, 2023, Dikembe Mutombo’s is not dating anyone.

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The 7 ft 2 in (2.18 m) 260 lb (120 kg), Mutombo played center, where he was regarded as one of the top inside defenders of all time. Nicknamed “Mt. Mutombo”, his combination of height, power, and long arms led to a record- tying four NBA Defensive Player of the Year awards, a feat equaled only by Ben Wallace. Mutombo was among the top three players in Defensive Player of the Year voting for nine consecutive seasons from 1994 to 2002. Staples of Mutombo’s defensive prowess were his outstanding shot-blocking and rebounding power. Over his career, he averaged 2.8 blocks and 10.3 rebounds per game. He is second all-time in registered blocks, behind only Hakeem Olajuwon, and is the 20th most prolific rebounder ever. He was also an eight-time All-Star and was elected into three All-NBA and six All-Defensive Teams. Along with his defensive prowess, Mutombo also contributed offensively, averaging at least 10 points per game until he reached age 35.

Facts & Trivia

Dikembe Ranked on the list of most popular Basketball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in DR Congo. Dikembe Mutombo celebrates birthday on June 25 of every year.

At the conclusion of the 1995–96 season, Mutombo became a free agent, and reportedly sought a 10-year contract, something the Nuggets considered impossible to offer. Bernie Bickerstaff, then the Nuggets’ general manager, later said not bringing back Mutombo was his biggest regret as GM.

Is Mutombo a Hall of Famer?

At the conclusion of the 2009 NBA playoffs, Mutombo announced his retirement. On September 11, 2015, he was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

What is Dikembe Mutombo famous for?

Mutombo finished his NBA career playing for the New Jersey Nets, New York Knicks, and Houston Rockets. He retired after the 2008–09 season with 3,289 career blocks (second most in NBA history) and eight total All-Star honours. Mutombo was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2015.

Does Dikembe Mutombo have a ring?

Dikembe Mutombo didn’t win any championships in his career.

What is Dikembe Mutombo doing now?

Dikembe Mutombo Has Long Battled Disease in His Native Country. Then COVID-19 Hit His New Home. The Hall of Fame center’s passion in life is to help the people of the Democratic Republic of Congo. During the pandemic, his mission expanded.

Who has the most blocks in NBA history?

Blocks Leaders
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1| Hakeem Olajuwon| 3,830
2| Dikembe Mutombo| 3,289
3| Kareem Abdul-Jabbar| 3,189