The listing comes just months after Mutombo began treatment for a brain tumour in Atlanta. in October 2022, the former centre's diagnosis was made public and his family asked for "prayers and blessings". Since then, no news about his condition has been reported.

Mutombo's huge 11-bedroom, 10.5-bathroom mansion is on the market for $6.8 million. It boasts over 13,000 square feet of living space and sits on a 2-acre parcel of land.

Soaring ceilings and a huge entrance with two staircases greet you. The living room has a fireplace and the study has gorgeous built-ins to hold all your books. The kitchen has a very large island and includes professional grade appliances and a double oven.

Both the living room and the master bedroom have additional fireplaces. In the master bedroom suite you will also find a department store level walk-in wardrobe and a double shower.

There are laundry rooms on both floors that can accommodate all the linens for many of the bedrooms. Other facilities include a salon, gym, home cinema, sauna, games room and lift.

Outside, there is parking for four cars in the garage and a guesthouse, as well as a swimming pool, kitchen, basketball court and playground.

Standing over seven feet tall, Mutombo swung his fingers and swept the ball during his 18 seasons in the NBA. He was a four-time Defensive Player of the Year and an eight-time All-Star.

He retired from the NBA in 2009 and later became known for his humanitarian work, setting up an eponymous foundation dedicated to improving the health and education of the people of the Democratic Republic of Congo.