Hakeem Olajuwon Quotes

All these boundaries - Africa, Asia, Malaysia, America - are set by men. But you don't have to look at boundaries when you are looking at a man - at the character of a man. The question is: What do you stand for? Are you a follower, or are you a leader?
Hakeem Olajuwon

Men, Character, America

Being from Africa is the best thing that could have ever, ever happened to me. I cannot see it any other way. All of my fundamental principles that were instilled in me in my home, from my childhood, are still with me.
Hakeem Olajuwon

Best, Home, Cannot

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

Home, Country, Since

When I look at the system here and look at my position - not just as a basketball player, but when I look around me at the values of the people and the culture and compare them with the values of where I came from - I feel so blessed to be from Africa.
Hakeem Olajuwon

Blessed, Basketball, Around

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

Basketball, Try, Blood

I was successful materially, but I know life is much more than worldly success. I saw all these blessings God had given me. The way to give thanks is obedience to God.
Hakeem Olajuwon

Life, Success, God

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

Car, Keep, Ball

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

Win, Attention, Retire

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

Him, Remember, Wanted

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

Trying, Fashion, Natural

When you get to that level, it's not a matter of talent anymore - because all the players are so talented - it's about preparation, about playing smart and making good decisions.
Hakeem Olajuwon

Good, Smart, Decisions

God comes first. Paradise is not cheap.
Hakeem Olajuwon

God, Cheap, Paradise

I'm shy, but sometimes my voice is so clear and strong.
Hakeem Olajuwon

Strong, Sometimes, Voice

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

Beautiful, Strong, Sometimes

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

I'm the kind of person who always wants more. I was successful materially, but I know life is much more than worldly success. I saw all these blessings God had given me. The way to give thanks is obedience to God.
Hakeem Olajuwon

Life, Success, God

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

Playing, Natural, Soccer

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

Basketball, Off, Space

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Biography

Nationality: Nigerian

Born: January 21, 1963

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