Dikembe Mutombo amassed eight All-Star selections and four Defensive Player of the Year awards during his Hall of Fame career.
ATLANTA, GA — The family of NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo will hold a public memorial at Georgia Tech’s McCamish Pavilion on May 31.
The memorial, which begins at 10:30 AM, is free and open to the public and will feature speeches, tributes and musical performances. Attendees will have the opportunity to view video presentations highlighting Mutombo’s distinguished career in professional basketball, his impactful tenure as an NBA Global Ambassador and his extensive humanitarian efforts that touched countless lives across the globe.
“Atlanta has been our home for almost thirty years, and the outpouring of love and support for Dikembe has been overwhelming,” Rose Mutombo, Dikembe’s wife, said via release. “In recognition of this incredible community and all the wonderful people who stood alongside Dikembe throughout his journey, we wanted to create a space for everyone to celebrate his life and the profound impact he had in this community and throughout the world.”
In lasting tribute to Dikembe’s impactful work, the Mutombo family has established the Dikembe Mutombo Memorial Fund (DMMF) to ensure the continuation of his vital projects for years to come. Donations can be made here.
Event Details
What: Celebration of Life – NBA Legend Dikembe Mutombo
When: Saturday, May 31, 10:30 AM
Where: McCamish Pavilion Arena, Georgia Tech Campus
Attire: International (Optional)
For more information, please contact MutomboRembrance@gmail.com
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