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Dikembe Mutombo undergoing treatment for brain tumor

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Obama becomes minority owner, strategic partner for NBA Africa

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8-year-old African child who was flown to the U.S. for surgery by NBA star Dikembe Mutombo has died

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Boy who underwent tumor surgery with NBA star’s help suffered cardiac arrest

The 8-year old boy from the Congo who underwent surgery in the United States to remove a massive tumor on

Kia Morgan-Smith / December 19, 2018

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Former NBA star Dikembe Mutombo helping special boy from Congo get needed surgery

An 8-year old boy from the Congo is in need of life-saving surgery and he’s getting it thanks to a

Ny Magee / December 13, 2018

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Dikembe Mutombo caught up in $10 million gold scam

According to a U.N. report, Mutombo was in New York on a more personal cause -- trying to interest a

TheGrio Staff / January 17, 2012

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Slideshow: Athletes who played past their prime

SLIDESHOW - Our greatest sports heroes have a hard time walking away--even when their skills have clearly diminished...

TheGrio Staff / August 5, 2010

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NBA star Mutombo honored for deeds in native Congo

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Obama praised Dikembe Mutombo for giving back to his nation's people and honoring Dr. King's legacy

TheGrio Staff / January 19, 2010