From Hungary where he has been staying since Sunday, the President of the Republic Félix Tshisekedi did not remain indifferent to the death of former Congolese basketball player Mutombo Dikembe, which occurred this Monday, September 30, 2024.
On his behalf and on behalf of the Congolese people, the Head of State sends his sincere condolences to his family, his loved ones and his fans in the DRC and around the world.
“Mutombo Dikembe was a talented sportsman, a committed citizen and an example of success for young people,” says Félix Tshisekedi cited by the Presidency’s X account.
In addition, Félix Tshisekedi says he pays tribute to a worthy son of the country, a philanthropist at heart, who carried high the standard of the DRC and worked for the general interest, particularly in the health and education sectors. .
NBA figure of the 1990s and considered one of the best defenders in history, Dikembe Mutombo died this Monday at the age of 58, following a brain tumor.
Drafted in 1991 after playing three years for the prestigious Georgetown University, the Congolese pivot played 19 seasons in the big American league, in Denver, Atlanta, Philadelphia, New York and Houston where he ended up retiring in 2009. at the age of 42.
He was voted best defender of the year 4 times (1995, 1997, 1998, and 2001), a record he shares with Ben Wallace and Rudy Gobert. Thanks to his height (2.18 m) and his longevity, he finished his career ranked 20th among the best rebounders in NBA history, and is above all its 2nd most prolific blocker (3,289 blocks) behind Hakeem Olajuwon .
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2024-09-30 19:42:33
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