My mother taught us to sell food in the market so we could pay for school. I would get up at 4:30… — 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
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
![“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/quotes/img-quotes/fe1/dikembe-mutombo-13547_dwight_the-nba-has-more-than-435-players-and-th_812707.jpg)
