Dikembe Mutombo quotes
Dikembe Mutombo is a Congolese-American former professional basketball player and humanitarian. Renowned for his shot-blocking ability and defensive prowess, he became one of the NBA's greatest centers. He is also widely recognized for his charitable work and efforts to improve health care in Africa. Here are 22 of his quotes:
When I travel around the globe, I try as hard as I can to represent the NBA and the game of basketball to the best of my abilities. I get to go around the world and not only share the game but also my philanthropic work. Building a hospital in the Congo is one of the proudest achievements of my life.
Dikembe Mutombo
I created the Dikembe Mutombo Foundation back in 1997 for the purpose of going in and improving the living conditions of my people on the African continent, especially in the Democratic Republic of Congo where I came from. Out first mission was to go and build a new hospital. Our next mission was to build a school.
Dikembe Mutombo
I was not very strong growing up, and my uncle used to look at me, like, 'This kid is not growing up, he is growing tall but he can be broken like a banana.' The banana in Congo is called 'Dikembe.' So my uncle start calling me, 'Dikembe, Dikembe, look at you Dikembe, you cannot even stand up.' It took a long time for me to walk.
Dikembe Mutombo
Dikembe Mutombo
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Keith Allison,
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Occupation: American Athlete
Born: June 25, 1966
Died: September 30, 2024
Quotes count: 22
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