The Hawks retired his No. 55 jersey in 2015. "I don't think I ever thought my jersey would be retired," Mutombo told reporters at the time. "My name will stay forever." ...

His No. 55 jersey was retired by both the Nuggets and Hawks. Dikembo Mutombo’s legendary career was properly highlighted in 2015 when he was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall ...

He may be known for his fierce defense on the basketball court, but giving back was NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo’s true calling ...

He went on to play with the Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey ... Hawks organization, our thoughts, prayers and support are with ...

An 8-time All Star and three-time Defensive Player of the Year, Mutombo was inducted into the Basketball of Fame in 2015. His #55 jersey was retired by both the Hawks and the Nuggers. Off the ...

including the Atlanta Hawks, Philadelphia 76ers, the former New Jersey Nets and the Houston Rockets. He retired from the game after the 2008 -09 season. Nicknamed Mount Mutombo for his impressive ...

who retired in 2009, spent 18 years playing in the league for the Denver Nuggets, Atlanta Hawks, Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Nets, New York Knicks and Houston Rockets. Mutombo began treatment ...

In 2015, the Atlanta Hawks retired Mutombo's No 55 jersey, and the Denver Nuggets did the same a year later. He was also inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in September 2015.

former Atlanta Hawks teammate and friend of Mutombo, told CNN. “I think he had a global impact,” said retired NBA star Matt Barnes. “The work he did off the court, I think, was just as big ...