Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson reacted to the news of Dikembe Mutombo passing away.
"The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame joins the world in mourning the passing of Dikembe Mutombo, a giant on the court whose stature was even larger off it. One of the NBA’s greatest defenders who led the league in blocked shots for five consecutive years, Mutombo’s tireless humanitarian efforts have made a lasting difference for the people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and across the African continent.
Johnson wrote: "I’m so heartbroken to hear about the passing of my dear friend and basketball Hall of Famer, Dikembe Mutombo. He was not only a great basketball player who could protect the rim as an elite shot-blocker, but also an incredible man with a pure heart of gold. He dedicated much of his life to serving others, which is evident through his lasting impact both in the U.S. and in Africa.
I’m so heartbroken to hear about the passing of my dear friend and basketball Hall of Famer, Dikembe Mutombo. He was not only a great basketball player who could protect the rim as an elite shot-blocker, but also an incredible man with a pure heart of gold. He dedicated much of…Oct 31, 2012; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Former player Dikembe Mutombo is introduced prior to the Philadelphia 76ers home opener against the Denver Nuggets at the Wachovia Center. The Sixers defeated the Nuggets 84-75.
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