Love of basketball, devotion to family, a tenacious work ethic—just a few of the many virtues that Dikembe’s older brother, Ilo, helped instill through example. From the moment he dragged a young, reluctant Dikembe onto a basketball court, through a season playing together on the Zairean national team, and across a lifetime of brotherly support, Ilo has remained a steady influence and trusted confidante.