Dikembe Mutombo’s towering presence on the basketball court made him a household name. With his signature finger wag and unmatched shot-blocking ability, he dominated the NBA for nearly two decades. But it’s his legacy off the court that set him apart as a true icon of compassion, humility and service. His parents, both Baptists, instilled in him values of kindness, humility and service to others. These principles would shape Mutombo’s identity, both as a man and as a player.

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