Before he was “Mount Mutombo” to Denver, Dikembe was one Denver-area family’s dear friend who could eat a mountain of macaroni and drink a lake of orange juice. They met over dinner in 1991 ...

Mutombo had just finished his rookie season. Denver’s 24-58 record in 1991-92 season did little to dim his light. “Dikembe greeted me with open arms. Instantly, he became one of my best ...

There was a video tribute celebrating his big accomplishments on and off the court. Then, the Denver Nuggets fans stood and ...

As sports fans continue to grapple with the recent death of Dikembe Mutombo from brain cancer at the age of 58, many are ...

There was a video tribute celebrating Dikembe Mutombo's big accomplishments on and off the court. Then, Denver Nuggets fans ...

Dikembe Mutombo, the beloved basketball player who spent the first five seasons of his Hall of Fame career in Denver, died ...

(WGHP) — A former Denver Nuggets player and Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo has died at the age of 58, the NBA announced on Monday. Mutombo died Monday, after a battle with brain cancer.

The Denver Nuggets paid tribute to Dikembe Mutombo during their season opener on Thursday ... honoring the NBA legend with a video tribute and 55-second standing ovation following his death.

Pat Graham | The Associated Press The Nuggets honor franchise legend Dikembe Mutombo, who died in September, at Ball Arena during Thursday's season opener. • Get NBA League Pass TODAY > DENVER ...

DENVER (AP) — There was a video tribute celebrating Dikembe Mutombo’s big accomplishments on and off the court. Then, Denver Nuggets fans stood and applauded for 55 seconds — his number.