Even in an era full of great big-men, Dikembe Mutombo stood out. Beloved for his indomitable spirit on the court, Mutombo is also a humanitarian with a focus on healthcare. Having built a hospital named for his late mother in Kinshasa, he's turned his attention to advocating for vaccine uptake in Africa and the US. SI contributor Brian Burnsed caught up with Mutombo as part of SI's annual 'Where Are They Now?' series.

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Even in an era full of great big-men, Dikembe Mutombo stood out. Beloved for his indomitable spirit on the court, Mutombo is also a humanitarian with a focus on healthcare. Having built a hospital named for his late mother in Kinshasa, he's turned his attention to advocating for vaccine uptake in Africa and the US. SI contributor <a href="https://twitter.com/brianburnsed">Brian Burnsed</a> caught up with Mutombo as part of SI's annual 'Where Are They Now?' series.
<a href="https://www.si.com/author/brian-burnsed">Read Brian Burnsed on SI.com</a> | <a href="https://www.si.com/tag/where-are-they-now-2022">Where Are They Now? 2022 on SI.com</a>
Follow <a href="https://twitter.com/podcasts_si">@podcasts_si</a> | Guest host <a href="https://twitter.com/yarmosky">Jessica Yarmosky</a>

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Compelling narratives from SI's best writers and captivating conversations with iconic names in sports come to life in Sports Illustrated Weekly. A unique look at legendary athletes from the preeminent sports magazine. Hosted by John Gonzalez, SI Weekly is the place to find sports stories you’ve never heard from storytellers you won’t find anywhere else.

Dikembe Mutombo: Where Are They Now?

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