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
People wonder why I love Africa so much. I say this is where I was born and raised. My roots are in… — Dikembe Mutombo Copy Share Image
I just love kids. As a kid, I grew up in a poor country with a poor family that had nothing. I… — Dikembe Mutombo 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
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
It took a long time for me to walk. I was falling down all the time. But I ended up being one… — 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 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
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 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
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 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 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 not going… — 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
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 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 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. There wasn't… — 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 lot. Dwight… — 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 his uncle… — Dikembe Mutombo Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
