Dikembe Mutombo

On June 25, 1966, in Kinshasa, the capital of Democratic Republic of the Congo, a legendary basketball player and philanthropist was born. The legend born was Dikembe Mutombo Mpolondo Mukamba Jean-Jacques Wamutombo or more commonly known to the public as Dikembe Mutombo. Mutombo spent four years at Georgetown before graduating and deciding to pursue a…

Joel Embiid

Joel Embiid is a professional basketball player that plays in the NBA. He was born in Yaounde, Cameroon on March 16, 1994. Embiid is a lengthy 7’0 tall and 280 pounds who plays center for the Philadelphia 76ers. Before the NBA Growing up, Joel Embiid was not very interested in basketball. In fact he had…

JOEL EMBIID

Professional NBA Star Joel Embiid is a well-known professional basketball player who emigrated to the United States from Cameroon at the age of sixteen. His impact on the basketball world since his arrival has been profound; winning state championships in high school, turning around college basketball programs, and now reigniting a professional team to playoff…

Manute Bol: South Sudan

Manute Bol, born to the Dinka tribe in Turalei, South Sudan , was one of the two tallest NBA players in history. He stood at an astonishing height at 7′ 6.75″. In addition to setting world records with both his height and defensive abilities during his active time in the NBA, Bol was also a…

Pascal Siakam

Pascal Siakam is professional basketball player for the Toronto Raptors, sometimes referred to as Spicy P. He is about to play his fifth season in the NBA. Pascal stands at a height of 6 feet 9 inches, weighs 230 pounds, and has a wingspan of 7 feet 3 inches. Pascal is known for his energy on court and can always be seen with a smile on his face.

Elhadji Tacko Sereigne Diop Fall

Elhadji Tacko Sereigne Diop Fall, also known as just Tacko Fall is a professional basketball player for the Boston Celtics, who was born on December 10, 1995. He was born in Dakar, Senegal and spent most of his childhood there. Since a young age, Tacko Fall has always been involved with sports, and as a…

Joel Embiid

Joel’s Youth Joel Hans Embiid was born March 16, 1994 in Yaounde, Cameroon and the oldest of three. Having two younger brothers Arthur and Muriel. His younger brother Arthur sadly passed away at the age of 16 due to a car crash in their hometown. Joel was raised by his two parents, Thomas and Christine…

Joel Embiid

By: Isaiah Lopez Quick Summary of who Joel is Joel Embiid is a 7 foot tall center for the Philadelphia 76ers. He is currently 25 years old and in his 5th yeah in the NBA. At the beginning of the season, ESPN has Joel ranked 2nd for his position and 9th for all players in…

Joel Embiid

Early Life Joel Hans Embiid was born March 16, 1994 in Yaounde, Cameroon to his parents Christine and Thomas Embiid. Joel’s father was a military officer. Embiid had two younger siblings, Arthur and Muriel. Arthur passed away on October 16, 2014 at the age of 16 in a car crash in their home country of…