My decision leaving the Nuggets was based on the organization not saying they had the cap room to sign me. Dikembe Mutombo basecapdecision Change image and share on social
I created the Dikembe Mutombo Foundation back in 1997 for the purpose of going in and improving the living conditions of my people on the African continent, especially in the Democratic Republic of Congo where I came from. Out first mission was to go and build a new hospital. Our next mission was to build a school. Dikembe Mutombo africanbackbuild share on social
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 familyfortunelarge Change image and share on social
My foundation was created so I can find a way to improve the living conditions of my people in the African continent, not just in Congo. Dikembe Mutombo africanconditioncongo Change image and share on social
I believe in the Democratic party, and their philosophy and what they stand for - for the poor people. Dikembe Mutombo democraticpartypeople Change image and share on social
After I made it to the NBA, I said that I didn't want to be the last player from Africa. After my rookie year, I went to the league and talked about this, and they embraced my idea and started conducting basketball clinics in Africa, and that's when I knew I wouldn't be the last African. Dikembe Mutombo africaafricanbasketball share on social
I always felt that I had to leave a legacy on the African continent. As I was only the third player to come to the NBA from Africa, I felt I had to do my best to recruit more young Africans to come and play in the NBA - and also find a way to bring the NBA to Africa. Dikembe Mutombo africaafricanbring share on social
I cannot forget the place that I come from. The Congo is much in need. Dikembe Mutombo congoforgetplace Change image and share on social
It's not easy to teach a child how to win. Dikembe Mutombo childeasyteach Change image and share on social
After spending more than 17 years playing for the NBA, in the summertime, I always came back to community service and different basketball clinics. Dikembe Mutombo backbasketballclinic Change image and share on social