Because Quote by 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 as long as he listens to me!” quote by Dikembe Mutombo — Download Open 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 as long as he listens to me!”

Dikembe Mutombo

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