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sudden! uncle mu died of brain cancer at the age of 58!

on september 30, beijing time, the nba officially announced that mutombo, the shot-blocking leader, hall of fame member, former rockets player, and yao ming’s old teammate who was loved by nba fans, died of brain cancer at the age of 58.

uncle mu has played a total of 1,196 games in his nba career, including 997 starts. he averaged 9.8 points, 10.3 rebounds, 1 assist and 2.8 blocks in 30.8 minutes per game. among them, uncle mu played for the rockets for 5 seasons at the end of his career, playing a total of 267 games, and formed a deep friendship with yao ming!

a statement issued by the nba commissioner stated: mutombo is so important. on the court, he was one of the greatest shot-blockers and defenders in nba history, and off the court, he was dedicated to helping others.

no one is more qualified to serve as the nba’s first global ambassador than mutombo. his core value is humanitarianism. he loves the game of basketball and the positive impact it has on communities, especially in his native democratic republic of congo and across the african continent.

i have had the privilege to travel the world with mutombo and see firsthand how inspiring his generosity and compassion are. over the years, he has always been so approachable at various nba activities. his infectious smile, deep and booming voice and signature finger wag have made him respected by every generation of basketball fans.

mutombo’s indomitable spirit lives on in the people he helped and inspired throughout his extraordinary life. his indomitable spirit endured throughout his extraordinary life. i am one of those people who was touched by mutombo, and i will miss him deeply. on behalf of the entire nba family, i extend my deepest condolences to mutombo’s wife rose and their children, his many friends, and the global basketball community that truly loved and loved him.