Football Quotes by Hakeem Olajuwon

9 Football quotes by Hakeem Olajuwon

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Hakeem Olajuwon’s nine football snippets reveal his thoughtful approach to competition and teamwork. Though brief, the quotes give a clear sense of his respect for the game and its challenges.

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

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

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

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

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Sports plays an interesting role in society. The greatest sportsmen have platforms to speak out on issues and really affect how the…

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Sports is good for health and for children, it gives them manhood, courage, teaches them team work and coordination. Sports is something…

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When you get to that level, it's not a matter of talent anymore - because all the players are so talented -…

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Well, the problem is the freedom that the sport gives you without getting to politics. Unfortunately, you cannot now separate it because…

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When people start comparing him with (Michael) Jordan then that's not a fair comparison. Jordan was a far more superior player in…

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I was doing just my duty, but that was impacting a lot of people and making them proud. So, I feel so grateful to…

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

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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…

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

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

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All these boundaries - Africa, Asia, Malaysia, America - are set by men. But you don't have to look at boundaries when you are…

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

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Sports is good for health and for children, it gives them manhood, courage, teaches them team work and coordination. Sports is something that is…

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Allah says in the Qur'an not to despise one another. So the criterion in Islam is not color or social status. It's who is…

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

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

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

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Being from Africa is the best thing that could have ever, ever happened to me. I cannot see it any other way. All of…

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When people start comparing him with (Michael) Jordan then that's not a fair comparison. Jordan was a far more superior player in a very…

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I’m shy, but sometimes my voice is so clear and strong,

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