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Dikembe Mutombo’s Net Worth: How Much Money the Late NBA Player Made

Widely regarded as one of the greatest defensive player’s in NBA history, Dikembe built a successful career on and off the court.

After playing for six different teams — the Denver Nuggets, the Atlanta Hawks, the Philadelphia 76ers, the New Jersey Nets, the New York Knicks and the Houston Rockets — Dikembe earned more than $140 million as a salary, according to the website. (Photo by Brett Coomer/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images) Off the court, Dikembe also earned money from endorsement deals. “NBA Global Ambassador and Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo passed away today at the age of 58 from brain cancer,” the association tweeted.

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