My heroes always are mostly my parents - my father especially, and my mom, who's passed on already. My dad is a very strong man, and by him being educated, and a principal and school superintendent over 37 years, he plays such a big role in my life.
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 b… - Dikembe Mutombo
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 b…
- Dikembe Mutombo
I come from a large family, but I was not raised with a fortune. Something more was left me, and that was family values. - Dikembe Mutombo
I come from a large family, but I was not raised with a fortune. Something more was left me, and that was family values.
God put us here to prepare this place for the next generation. That's our job. Raising children and helping the community, that's preparing for the n… - Dikembe Mutombo
God put us here to prepare this place for the next generation. That's our job. Raising children and helping the community, that's preparing for the n…
When you take the elevator to the top, please remember to send it back down so someone else might use it. - Dikembe Mutombo
When you take the elevator to the top, please remember to send it back down so someone else might use it.
Food - there's no greater gift. - Dikembe Mutombo
Food - there's no greater gift.
I believe in the Democratic party, and their philosophy and what they stand for - for the poor people. - Dikembe Mutombo
I believe in the Democratic party, and their philosophy and what they stand for - for the poor people.
Me as a backup center? Hell no. - Dikembe Mutombo
Me as a backup center? Hell no.
It's not easy to teach a child how to win. - Dikembe Mutombo
It's not easy to teach a child how to win.
I've always felt obligated to help those less fortunate than me. It's an obligation that anyone who has a chance to be in the NBA should feel and act… - Dikembe Mutombo
I've always felt obligated to help those less fortunate than me. It's an obligation that anyone who has a chance to be in the NBA should feel and act…
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