Dikembe Mutombo

Dikembe Mutombo was a dominant defensive center known for his elite shot-blocking, finger-wag celebration, and humanitarian work. He is one of the greatest rim protectors in NBA history and a global ambassador for the game.

Key Achievements

• 4× NBA Defensive Player of the Year (1995, 1997, 1998, 2001)
• 8× NBA All-Star
• 3× NBA Blocks Leader
• 2× NBA Rebounding Leader
• Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame (2015)

College Career

Mutombo played at Georgetown University (1988–1991), where he formed a dominant defensive duo with Alonzo Mourning and earned Big East Defensive Player of the Year honors.

Career Stats (NBA)

• Games: 1,196
• Points per game: 9.8
• Rebounds per game: 10.3
• Blocks per game: 2.8

Off the Court

Mutombo is known worldwide for his philanthropic efforts, especially in healthcare through the Dikembe Mutombo Foundation, which built a major hospital in his native Democratic Republic of the Congo.