Dikembe Mutombo

Dikembe Mutombo Mpolondo Mukamba Jean-Jacques Wamutombo is a Congolese-American former professional basketball player. Mutombo played 18 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Nicknamed "Mount Mutombo" for his defensive prowess, he is commonly regarded as one of the best shot-blockers and defensive players of all time. He received the NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award four times, tied with Ben Wallace and Rudy Gobert for the most awards. Mutombo led the NBA in blocked shots three times, led the league in rebounds twice, and was named to eight All-Star teams. On January 10, 2007, Mutombo reached second place on the list of NBA career leaders in blocked shots. Outside of basketball, he is well known for his humanitarian work.

25 June 1966

Born on the same birth day (25 June): Beatrice of England • Bobbie Vaile • Celia Franca • Daniel-Henry Kahnweiler • Dell Curry • Denys Arcand • Eric Carle • Francesco Marchisano • GMHC • Gabriel Auguste Daubrée • Géza Gyóni • Ian McDonald (musician) • Jimmie Walker • June Lockhart • Karen Darke • Kiur Aarma • Rose O'Neill • Álvaro Siza Vieira

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