Just a quick story. Dikembe's mother died during wartime in the Congo when she couldn't get to a hospital in time because an ambulance was unavailable. Plus, she could have been arrested due to the climate. Dikembe's response to that tragedy? He built a hospital in his hometown.

— Myron Medcalf (@MedcalfByESPN) September 30, 2024

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Damn, grew up watching him play. RIP
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NOOOOOOO!
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sad, RIP
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An indelible image from 1994 when they shocked the #1 seed SuperSonics. Guy was so likable and incredible humanitarian. His laugh was infectious and he’s gonna be sorely missed. RIP big man.
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I remember this story. Apparently, Dikembe, along with several other players, raised over $100 million to build that hospital in the village he grew up in. It was the first hospital in that region, and the only one for hundreds of miles or something like that. Since they opened the doors, tens of thousands have been treated there, and who knows how many thousands of lives were saved. Truly a good Samaritan.

RIP, Dikembe.
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Seemed like a really great guy. Sad to see him go
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Such a great guy on and off the court, he genuinely put his money where his mouth was for the people of his hometown and elsewhere

58, damn man... RIP
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He was good for the NBA
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