Football Quotes by Dikembe Mutombo

Every day, the sun comes out and the sky's always blue. That's what I miss about Denver.

— Dikembe Mutombo

I don't think God said we should all be soft. My job is to compete, and the best prevails. I will continue to play,…

— Dikembe Mutombo

I am not in politics. 'President Mutombo?' No, no, no. There has never been a politician in my family, and I am not going…

— Dikembe Mutombo

I cannot forget the place that I come from. The Congo is much in need.

— Dikembe Mutombo

When you take the elevator to the top, please remember to send it back down so someone else might use it.

— Dikembe Mutombo

I know the president is quick. I have friends who played with him during the campaign; they say he's very good. I told the…

— Dikembe Mutombo

My favorite memory is my five years with the Nuggets. From my first day to my last day is a great memory. There wasn't…

— Dikembe Mutombo

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…

— Dikembe Mutombo

When I go to China, people call me 'Uncle Mo' because they refer me as Yao Ming's uncle. I'm pleased to be his uncle…

— Dikembe Mutombo

I usually just speak in English when I'm on the basketball court. For some reason, my mind never even tried to cross any other…

— Dikembe Mutombo

Food - there's no greater gift...

— Dikembe Mutombo

I've always had a passion for giving back. It's a family tradition that comes from my devout parents. They were always giving back and…

— Dikembe Mutombo

When I travel around the globe, I try as hard as I can to represent the NBA and the game of basketball to the…

— Dikembe Mutombo

People wonder why I love Africa so much. I say this is where I was born and raised. My roots are in Africa; that's…

— Dikembe Mutombo

After I made it to the NBA, I said that I didn't want to be the last player from Africa. After my rookie year,…

— Dikembe Mutombo