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NBA Hall Of Famer Dikembe Mutombo Dead At 58 After Battle With Brain Cancer

NBA legend Dikembe Mutumbo, who was known for his trademark finger wag, has died at the age of 58 after a battle with brain cancer.

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Former NBA star Dikembe Mutombo of U.S. poses before the start of a news conference at the Sports Congress and Exhibition at Aspire Dome in Doha November 12, 2012. REUTERS/Fadi Al-Assaad/File Photo

Shot-blocking great Dikembe Mutombo dies at 58, NBA says

Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo has died at the age of 58 from brain cancer.

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San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) drives to the basket against Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson (8) during the first half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo

Wembanyama named NBA’s rookie of the year in unanimous vote

Wembanyama averaged 21.4 points, 10.6 rebounds, 3.9 assists and a league-high 3.6 blocks per game this season.

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