I usually just speak in English when I'm on the basketball court. For some reason, my mind never even tried to cross any other language when I'm playing basketball.

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.

When an elevator brings u upstairs, you better send it back down in order to bring others up!

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 banana.

It's not easy to teach a child how to win.

I believe in the Democratic party, and their philosophy and what they stand for - for the poor people.

I cannot forget the place that I come from. The Congo is much in need.