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Coverage dated October 14, 2022 to October 15, 2022

Dikembe Mutombo Undergoing Treatment for Brain Tumor

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The Basketball Hall of Famer spent 18 seasons in the NBA then went on to be one of the NBA's global ambassadors for years.

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  1. CBS News

    Dikembe Mutombo, NBA Hall of Famer, receiving treatment for brain tumor (opens CBS News)

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    Dikembe Mutombo is "in great spirits as he begins treatment" for a brain tumor, the NBA said in a statement on behalf of him and his family.

  2. France 24

    Retired NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo battling brain tumor (opens France 24)

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    NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo, one of the best defenders in the league's history, is undergoing treatment for a brain tumor, the league announced Saturday.

  3. NBC News

    NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo undergoing treatment for brain tumor (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    The 56-year-old Mutombo spent 18 seasons in the NBA, playing for Denver, Atlanta, Houston, Philadelphia, New York and the then-New Jersey Nets.

  4. Voice of America

    Dikembe Mutombo Undergoing Treatment for Brain Tumor (opens Voice of America)

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    Voice of America's feed description

    The Basketball Hall of Famer spent 18 seasons in the NBA then went on to be one of the NBA's global ambassadors for years.

  5. FOX 5 DC

    Georgetown Hoyas legend Dikembe Mutombo undergoing treatment for brain tumor (opens FOX 5 DC)

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    FOX 5 DC's feed description

    Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo is undergoing treatment in Atlanta for a brain tumor, the NBA announced Saturday.

  6. Black Enterprise

    Dikembe Mutombo To Begin Treatment After Brain Tumor Diagnosis (opens Black Enterprise)

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    Black Enterprise's feed description

    NBA legend and Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo is undergoing treatment in Atlanta for a brain tumor, the NBA announced Saturday in a released statement.

  7. Deutsche Welle

    Retired NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo battles brain cancer | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo, one of the best defenders in league history, is being treated for a brain tumor. The 56-year-old from Congo is notoriously politically engaged on his wartorn home country's behalf.

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