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Bryan Kalbrosky

Dikembe Mutombo highlights: Remembering the greatest moments of his amazing career

Dikembe Mutombo was such a larger than life presence that it is hard to believe that he is gone.

The beloved big man, who died at 58, was one of the most memorable players in league history. His iconic finger was celebration made him an unforgettable presence in the basketball world.

He was an incredibly accomplished player who made eight All-Star appearances and won NBA Defensive Player of the Year four time in his career.

While there are so many highlights during his time on the court, here are a few of the all-time best moments he had in an NBA uniform:

Dikembe blocks MJ

Three consecutive blocks vs. Bucks

Four consecutive blocks vs. 76ers

Dikembe records 12 blocks in 1 game

Upsetting the Supersonics as a No. 1 seed

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