Schneider’s hot take was deemed “monstrous” by Rex Chapman, a social media commentator and NBA contemporary of Mutombo. “Dikembe fought hard for the past year. He died from brain cancer. He lived beyond an honorable life,” Chapman wrote.

Schneider drew criticism on social media after he shared on X that he "took a pass on the Jab" and reposted a video of Mutombo spreading vaccine awareness.