Dikembe Mutombo has been diagnosed with a brain tumor ... and the 56-year-old NBA Hall of Famer is receiving treatment in Atlanta, the NBA announced Saturday.
“NBA Global Ambassador and Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo is currently undergoing treatment for a brain tumor. He is receiving the best care possible from a collaborative team of specialists in Atlanta and is in great spirits as he begins treatment."
The statement continued ... "Dikembe and his family ask for privacy during this time so they can focus on his care.