Dikembe Mutombo: The Inspiration with the Cookie Monster Voice

 
  Sports stars impact others in countless ways.   Young boys want to be them, girls want to date them and everyone wants to take pleasure in their success.   However, it is rare to find a player that makes a profound impression on multiple generations and motivates others to be better people. That is exactly what Dikembe Mutombo has done during the last 17 seasons in the NBA. Mutombo’s abilities on the basketball court do not hold a candle to his quality of person. I was lucky enough to hear Mutombo speak recently- and by lucky I mean truly blessed. I walked into the building expecting a typical chicken and tea luncheon and left feeling like I had been gifted an unexpected treasure.   Mutombo’s roaring laugh and cookie monster voice rang through the crowd of people like a wild fire. It was amazing to see the glow that he was able to spread to what would have been an ordinary affair. Mutombo’s sense of humility and ability to find the good in every ... [link]

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