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Dikembe Mutombo, NBA Hall of Fame Star, Dies

Cleveland.com · 2h

8-time NBA All-Star, Basketball Hall of Famer dies at 58

NBA legend and Basketball Hall of Fame center Dikembe Mutumbo has died at age 58 from brain cancer, the NBA announced Monday.

Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo dies from brain cancer at 58, NBA says

Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo – known for his shot-blocking and famed finger wave after denying opponents at the hoop – died Monday from brain cancer aged 58, according to the NBA.

Dikembe Mutombo, Basketball Hall of Famer and NBA global ambassador, dies at 58

The center blocked 3,289 shots during his long career that included stops in Denver, Atlanta, Philadelphia, New Jersey, New York and Houston.

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Former First-Round Pick Says He’s Leaving NBA ‘to Follow Jesus’ and Become a Minister

A former first-round NBA draft pick is leaving basketball to become a minister.

CBSSports.com · 19h

Former NBA first-round pick A.J. Griffin explains why he 'gave up basketball to follow Jesus'

Former Atlanta Hawks first-round pick A.J. Griffin announced that he has decided to step away from basketball, confirming previous reports. The 21-year-old Griffin was waived by the Houston Rockets on Sept.

The Western Journal on MSN · 1h

'I Gave Up Basketball to Follow Jesus': 21-Year-Old NBA Player Quits Sport to Pursue Full-Time Ministry

God almost certainly uses stories to give us hope amid the world's creeping darkness. In a video posted to YouTube on Sunday, former NBA first-round pick AJ Griffin, who turned 21 last month, explained why he has chosen to walk away from a lucrative career in professional sports and pursue a new calling as a full-time Christian minister.

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A.J. Griffin reveals reason for shock NBA retirement at 21 years old: ‘Truly serving the Lord’

I gave up basketball to follow Jesus,” Griffin said in a video posted to his YouTube channel on Sunday. “I know that, in a ...

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Zach Edey Unveils Significant Change Ahead of Rookie NBA Season

Zach Edey is set to begin his NBA career as starting center for the Memphis Grizzlies this coming season. Edey, a two-time AP ...

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ESPN Chronicles Some of Basketball's Top Players in ‘Clutch: The NBA Playoffs,' Set to Premiere Next Week (EXCLUSIVE)

The NBA Playoffs,” which chronicles the most recent 2024 NBA Playoffs via the personal and professional stories of players ...

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Dikembe Mutombo’s Wife: Meet the Late NBA Star’s Spouse

Dikembe Mutombo leaves behind his wife and children after passing away at the age of 58 following a battle with brain cancer.

NBA News: Surprise West Team Has Shockingly High Projected Win Total Entering Season

The 2024-25 NBA season is upon us, and many of the NBA teams are hosting ... Morant is itching to get back to the court, ...

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ASK IRA: Is an NBA blockbuster (unlike with Knicks, ‘Wolves) simply beyond Heat’s current reach?

Q: The New York Knicks have a really nice fantasy basketball team. Let’s see how this new team plays together. Julius Randle ...

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Fantasy Basketball Rankings 2024-25: Top sleepers, breakouts and busts by proven NBA model

SportsLine simulated the 2024-25 NBA season 10,000 times and identified Fantasy basketball sleepers, breakouts and busts ...

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Joe Wolf, Former NBA Basketball Star and Coach, Dead at 59: ‘He Will Be Missed’

Wolf was once voted the greatest high school basketball player in Wisconsin state history ...

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