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NBA Launches Humanitarian Award, Honors Dikembe Mutombo

2/18/2025

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NBA Commissioner Adam Silver unveiled the NBA Africa Dikembe Mutombo Humanitarian Award, celebrating those making a difference in health, education, and economic opportunities across Africa. Named after the legendary Mutombo, this annual award will coincide with NBA Africa's ambitious plan to construct 1,000 basketball courts, beginning in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo.

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NBA Commissioner Adam Silver unveiled the NBA Africa Dikembe Mutombo Humanitarian Award, celebrating those making a difference in health, education, and economic opportunities across Africa. Named after the legendary Mutombo, this annual award will coincide with NBA Africa's ambitious plan to construct 1,000 basketball courts, beginning in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo.