Dikembe Mutombo

Dikembe Mutombo is an American-Congolese retired basketball player. He is well known for his philanthropic work.  In the 2009 NBA Playoffs, the player retired from Basketball. In 2015, Jacques inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. The athlete played in 18 seasons in the National Basketball Association.

He mastered nine languages named French, Spanish, English, Portuguese and five Central African dialects. The player starts playing Basketball at age 16. The athlete played for several teams named Denver Nuggets, Philadelphia 76 er’s, New Jersey Nets, New York Nicks and many more.

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Biography and Early Life

On June 25, 1966, the athlete was born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The parents of the player are Samuel and Biamba Marie Mutombo.

He can speak several languages. He is a member of the Luba Ethnic Group.

Age, Height, Weight & Body Measurement

So, how old is Dikembe Mutombo in 2021 and what is his height and weight? Well, Dikembe Mutombo’s age is 55 years old as of today’s date 2nd August 2021 having been born on 25 June 1966. Though, he is 7′ 2″ in feet and inches and 218 cm in Centimetres tall, he weighs about 260 lbs in Pound and 118kg in Kilograms.

Education

He studied at Boboto College. In 1987, the athlete moved to the United States for study. He admitted to Georgetown University based on a USAID scholarship. John Thompson recruited Dikembe. At that time, the player could not speak English, but he studied in an ESL program.

During his first year, the player managed to block 12 shots in-game. In 1990, the athlete was named Big East Defensive Player of the Year. The athlete worked as an intern for the Congress of the United States and World Bank. In 2004, the player received honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from State University of New York College at Cortland. Dikembe received an honorary doctorate from Georgetown University in 2010.

Personal Life: Dating, Girlfriends, Wife, Kids

The athlete cancelled his marriage with Michele Roberts in 1994 due to a prenuptial agreement. His brother Mutombo played for Division II for the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles. He married Rose Mutombo in 1996. The couple has six children together. The brother faced each other at the Capital Centre. The full name athlete is Dikembe Mutombo Mpolondo Mukamba Jean-Jacques Wamutombo.

Is Dikembe Mutombo Gay?

The sexual personality of Dikembe Mutombo is straight.

Professional Career

Mutombo picked the athlete in the fourth overall pick. The shot-blocking skill of the Dikembe received praise across the league. In 1992, he created his signature move, which helps to get endorsement deal with brands. During his first season, he selected for the All-Start Team.

The player became one of the best defensive players in the league. He again gets chosen for the NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award. After 1995-96, the player became a free agent. He wants a ten-year contract with the team, but he did not get it.

He signed a five-year contract with Atlanta Hawks for $55 million. Mutombo and Steve Smith helped the team in 50+ win seasons.

In the 1997 NBA Playoffs, the team defeated Detroit’s Piston. NBA banned the player signature move finger wag. In 2001, the player traded to the Philadelphia 76ears with Roshown McLeod, Pepe Sanchez, Toni Kukoc, Nazr Mohammed and many more. The team defeated Indian Pacers, Toronto Raptors and Milwaukee Bucks in the 2001 playoffs.

He again signed a contract of $68 million with the Sixers.  During the 2001-02 seasons, the player cannot play because of a nagging injury. In 2003, the player joined New York Knicks for a two-year deal. The athlete played against New Jersey Nets, which include 11 blocks. In 2004, he and Cezary Trybanski, Othella Harrington and Frank Williams traded to Chicago Bulls. Before the 2004-05 seasons, the player traded to Houston Rockets. The team lost the first match to the Dallas Mavericks. At age 40, the athlete team defeated Denver Nuggets.

On April 23 2009, the player announced his retirement. He played 18 seasons in National Basketball Association. The player cameo appeared in movies Juwanna Mann and Like Mike. He provided his voice in-game by Old Spice. In 2021, the athlete made a cameo appearance in Coming 2 America.

Awards

The player won several awards in his careers, like the Sager Strong Award, NCAA Silver Anniversary Award, NBA Defensive Player of the Year, NBA All-Star and many more. In 2015, the athlete inducted into the Hall of Fame Class.

Net Worth, Salary & Earnings of Dikembe Mutombo in 2021

As of 2021, The net worth of Dikembe Mutombo is $80 million. The player signed several high-profile contracts with NBA teams. He earned more than $140 million in salary. The player also appeared in the brand’s commercials like Adidas, Mobil 1 Commercial and GEICO Auto Insurance Commercial.

Some Interesting Facts You Need To Know

The athlete started his Dikembe Mutombo Foundation in 1997. It helps in the improvement of the quality of life of the Republic of Congo. The athlete is a supporter of the Special Olympics.