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Enmanuel is nicknamed Kikimita after his father, who was called Kikima during his playing career. [4] Aside from his dad he cites LeBron James and Kevin Durant as his idols. [4]
Sep 15, 2021 · H e is known by many as Kikimita and is the son of a former professional basketballer in the Dominican Republic, and now he is looking to emulate his father and go even further.
May 23, 2022 · As a combo guard, Kikimita – as he’s called affectionately after his father’s nickname – finished the season at the top of the Central Florida Christian Academy State Championship with 26 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists. The 6’5” senior just won the Slam Dunk contest at the sixth annual Iverson Classic in Memphis.
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Flashback 11 years to the impoverished barrio of Los Mina in Santo Domingo. Emmanuel, nicknamed Kikimita, is a six-year-old kid playing outside when tragedy hit. A brick wall collapsed on Emmanuel’s left arm pinning him down for two hours. By the time he could be rescued it was too late, his entire arm below the shoulder needed to be amputated. He ...
Luckily for Emmanuel, his talent caught the eye of Life Christian Academy in Kissimmee, Florida and they awarded him a scholarship. This was finally Emmanuel’s chance to play basketball on a big stage. As soon as Emmanuel arrived he was doubted. Aside from the obvious one-arm issue, he was looked at as different. He came from the Dominican Republic...
Emmanuel’s game is unlike anything you will see in your life. The 6-foot-5, 165-pound slasher is near magical to watch. For only having one arm the number of ankle breakers he pulls off is ridiculous. His point guard instincts he learned from his father are continually put on display, and his high flying antics make highlight reels everywhere. His ...
No matter how dominant Emmanuel is on the court he still has one major issue. After putting on clinics at major AAU tournaments and making headlines he still is without a college offer. He’s played against, outperformed, and beaten some of the best young talent in the nation and yet he’s received nothing. Emmanuel is headed into his senior year of ...
Dec 12, 2022 · Emmanuel goes by the name Kikimita and is the son of a former Dominican professional basketball player. Like most young children, Kikimita first developed a love for basketball through street games with his friends.
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Dec 12, 2022 · Emmanuel's nickname - 'Kikimita' - was passed down from his father, who was called 'Kikima' in his playing days. The college freshman cites LeBron James and Kevin Durant as his idols.
