My decision leaving the Nuggets was based on the organization not saying they had the cap room to sign me. — Dikembe Mutombo Decision Copy Share Image
I believe in the Democratic party, and their philosophy and what they stand for - for the poor people. — Dikembe Mutombo Copy Share Image
As a matter of fact I've been asked to come when I'm free to play at the White House. — Dikembe Mutombo Facts Copy Share Image
When you take the elevator to the top, please remember to send it back down so someone else might use it. — Dikembe Mutombo Copy Share Image
I cannot forget the place that I come from. The Congo is much in need. — Dikembe Mutombo Copy Share Image
Scores of Congolese die each day unnecessarily due to the lack of access to healthcare and modern medicine. — Dikembe Mutombo Access Copy Share Image
Every day, the sun comes out and the sky's always blue. That's what I miss about Denver. — Dikembe Mutombo Copy Share Image
I come from a large family, but I was not raised with a fortune. Something more was left me, and that was… — Dikembe Mutombo Family Copy Share Image
The doctors and nurses at the Biamba Marie Mutombo Hospital are saving lives every day and helping improve health care in the… — Dikembe Mutombo Care Copy Share Image
I don't think God said we should all be soft. My job is to compete, and the best prevails. I will continue… — Dikembe Mutombo Copy Share Image
I'm so glad I didn't become a doctor, because I do more than any doctor can do. I am an administrator, a… — Dikembe Mutombo Activist Copy Share Image
The Almighty has plans for us to make a place so we can go on and make a difference. It all has… — Dikembe Mutombo Almighty Copy Share Image
God put us here to prepare this place for the next generation. That's our job. Raising children and helping the community, that's… — Dikembe Mutombo Children Copy Share Image
When I was born, my dad and my mom gave me names, but in Africa, when your child is born, especially close… — Dikembe Mutombo Copy Share Image
My foundation was created so I can find a way to improve the living conditions of my people in the African continent,… — Dikembe Mutombo Copy Share Image
My favorite memory is my five years with the Nuggets. From my first day to my last day is a great memory.… — Dikembe Mutombo Day Copy Share Image
Africa needs more funding to continue to fight all of those diseases. We are losing more than 1.3 million young children under… — Dikembe Mutombo Africa Copy Share Image
I was not very strong growing up, and my uncle used to look at me, like, 'This kid is not growing up,… — Dikembe Mutombo Copy Share Image
At the end of my journey, I see myself as a Rocket. That's where I ended my career, and also the organization… — Dikembe Mutombo Copy Share Image
The NBA has more than 435 players and there are at least 100-some players doing more than expected. Shaq is doing a… — Dikembe Mutombo Copy Share Image
I always felt that I had to leave a legacy on the African continent. As I was only the third player to… — Dikembe Mutombo Africa Copy Share Image
I created the Dikembe Mutombo Foundation back in 1997 for the purpose of going in and improving the living conditions of my… — Dikembe Mutombo Copy Share Image
If I had not played basketball and made the millions of dollars that I had made, I would never have been able… — Dikembe Mutombo Copy Share Image
Basketball Without Borders is a leadership camp that takes basketball to different places around the world, to Africa, Europe, America and Asia.… — Dikembe Mutombo Africa Copy Share Image
When an elevator brings u upstairs, you better send it back down in order to bring others up! — Dikembe Mutombo Copy Share Image
I've always felt obligated to help those less fortunate than me. It's an obligation that anyone who has a chance to be… — Dikembe Mutombo Copy Share Image
24,000 people, 18,000 of them children, die every day because of hunger. Each year we bring food to nearly 90 million people… — Dikembe Mutombo Better way Copy Share Image
I was not very strong growing up, and my uncle used to look at me, like, This kid is not growing up,… — Dikembe Mutombo Copy Share Image
When I go to China, people call me 'Uncle Mo' because they refer me as Yao Ming's uncle. I'm pleased to be… — Dikembe Mutombo Copy Share Image
I am not in politics. 'President Mutombo?' No, no, no. There has never been a politician in my family, and I am… — Dikembe Mutombo Family Copy Share Image
There are people out there dying every day, so when you wake up, you just have to thank the Man Upstairs for… — Dikembe Mutombo Copy Share Image
It's easy to be a spokesman and ambassador for a great organization like the NBA. I thank Commissioner David Stern for putting… — Dikembe Mutombo Copy Share Image
After spending more than 17 years playing for the NBA, in the summertime, I always came back to community service and different… — Dikembe Mutombo Basketball Copy Share Image
I remember when I came into the NBA, eighteen years ago, there were maybe nine to twelve international players playing in the… — Dikembe Mutombo Copy Share Image
When I was born, my dad and my mom gave me names, but in Africa, when your child is born, especially close… — Dikembe Mutombo Copy Share Image
People wonder why I love Africa so much. I say this is where I was born and raised. My roots are in… — Dikembe Mutombo Africa Copy Share Image
![“The NBA has more than 435 players and there are at least 100-some players doing more than expected. Shaq is doing a lot. Dwight Howard, [Manu] Ginobli. Dirk [Nowitzki] is doing a lot, and not just in Europe; he's reaching out to Africa and all other places.” quote by Dikembe Mutombo](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/fe1/dikembe-mutombo-13547_dwight_the-nba-has-more-than-435-players-and-th_812707.jpg)
