Dikembe Mutombo
1966
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Quotes
Biography
Dikembe Mutombo is a retired Congolese-American basketball player who played in the NBA for several teams, including the Denver Nuggets, Atlanta Hawks, and Houston Rockets. Known for his shot-blocking ability and defensive prowess, Mutombo was an 8-time NBA All-Star and 4-time winner of the NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award. Off the court, he is well-regarded for his humanitarian work, particularly in his efforts to improve healthcare in his native Democratic Republic of the Congo through the construction of a hospital.
Famous Quotes (5)
1
Finger wag and all that stuff is not about blocking shots. It’s about letting my opponents know that in my house, it’s not allowed.
2
I did this because I felt I had the capacity to love and care for so many. All in big need.
3
If you can’t read, you can’t do very much in society. People have to be able to read, write, count, and have a good education.
4
Everyone’s life matters. We must take time to support and pay attention to each other. We all need to be loved.
5
My mom and my dad kept us very humble, very grounded. They keep us very low, very low, very low.