In addition to being a Hall of Fame player, Mutombo is being remembered as a Hall of Fame person, thanks in large part to the work he did in Africa.

Dikembe Mutombo will be remembered as one of the best big men in league history for what he did on and off the court.

Dikembe Mutombo, who was a feared defender who famously waved his finger when he swatted shots away, has passed away. He was 58.

Mutombo is remembered as the backbone of the last Sixers team to reach the NBA Finals and a great humanitarian.

LeBron James told the story of Mutombo fracturing his face — and even then he couldn't talk about Dikembe without a smile on his face.