"Everyone’s life matters. We must take time to support and pay attention to each other. We all need to be loved."
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About Dikembe Mutombo
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.
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