77 Quotes by Dikembe Mutombo

I am not in politics. ‘President Mutombo?’ No, no, no. There has never been a politician in my family, and I am not going to try to be the first one.

It’s easy to be a spokesman and ambassador for a great organization like the NBA. I thank Commissioner David Stern for putting that trust in me to serve the NBA around the globe.

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 president that whenever the next pickup game is, I’ll get on the plane to Washington – but sometimes they play so early in the morning.

As a matter of fact I’ve been asked to come when I’m free to play at the White House.

When I was born, my dad and my mom gave me names, but in Africa, when your child is born, especially close family members can suggest names they want to add on. Maybe your grandmom and your grandpop have something to add to the name of the child.