I was not very strong growing up, and my uncle used to look at me, like, 'This kid is not growing up, he is growing tall but he can be broken like a banana.' The banana in Congo is called… — Dikembe Mutombo Copy Share Image
My mother taught us to sell food in the market so we could pay for school. I would get up at 4:30 A.M. and start selling bread and cheese before going to class. School cost $65. The average salary was… — 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)
