After news surfaced of basketball legend Dikembe Mutombo battling brain tumor, Pau Gasol, Rudy Gobert, Karl-Anthony Towns and many other athletes and fans took to social media to show their support to the NBA legend.

On Saturday, the NBA released a statement revealing Mutombo's health battle. He is now ā€œundergoing treatmentā€ for the brain tumor, but he remains in ā€œgood spirits as he begins treatment.ā€

ā€œHe is receiving the best care possible from a collaborative team of specialists in Atlanta ā€¦,ā€ the statement added. ā€œDikembe and his family ask for privacy during this time so they can focus on his care. They are grateful for your prayers and good wishes.ā€

Pau Gasol was among the first athletes to react to the news, as he sent his love and prayers for Dikembe Mutombo and his family. Rudy Gobert and Karl-Anthony Towns followed suit, with the latter telling the NBA icon to ā€œkick that tumors ass.ā€

Former NBA head coach George Karl also said he is thinking of Mutombo before saying ā€œF cancer.ā€ The Atlanta Hawks, where Mutombo spent five seasons, also showed their support and expressed belief that ā€œhe will approach this challenge with the same determination and grit that have made him a legend on and off the court.ā€

Other fans honored Dikembe Mutombo for his humanitarian works as they share their thoughts and prayers for his battle.

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Our thoughts and prayers for Dikembe Mutombo's fast recovery. Do the finger wag and say no no no to that tumor, Dikembe!