Hakeem Olajuwon Quotes, Thoughts and images

I've always felt it was not up to anyone else to make me give my best.

The most important thing in a person's life is his faith and how he translates his faith into practical deeds.

It's not up to anyone else to make me give my best.

God comes first. Paradise is not cheap.

My background playing soccer gave me a natural advantage over many of the American-born players.

I've now been in this country for thirteen years since I was seventeen. So this is my second home.

Basketball is in my blood. It is my obligation to try.

I don't think Michael had to retire for us to get the spotlight, because when you win, it commands attention.

I always keep a ball in the car. You never know.

My life is very simple. I like simplicity and for my time to be my own, so that I have the freedom to devote the majority of it to Islam.

My type of basketball is about how to create space, how to maneuver, how to get your shot off.

I love fashion as much as I love basketball! It is a great joy for me to express myself through designing my own collection.

I've now been in this country for thirteen years, since I was seventeen. So this is my second home.

I'm the kind of person who always wants more.

In many ways, my job in soccer was like my job in basketball now. I had to protect the goal. That was the name of the game, not letting the other team score.

I'm shy, but sometimes my voice is so clear and strong. Your tongue moves, and the Arabic language is so beautiful.

I remember at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, Shaq always wanted me to show him steps over and over.

The key to fashion is, you don't want to look like you're trying. You've gotta be natural.

My background in playing soccer gave me a natural advantage over many American-born players.