“I've always felt it was not up to anyone else to make me give my best.” — Hakeem Olajuwon Copy Share Image
I was doing just my duty, but that was impacting a lot of people and making them proud. So, I feel so grateful to… — Hakeem Olajuwon Copy Share
I'm shy, but sometimes my voice is so clear and strong. Your tongue moves, and the Arabic language is so beautiful. — Hakeem Olajuwon Copy Share
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… — Hakeem Olajuwon Copy Share
My life is very simple. I like simplicity and for my time to be my own, so that I have the freedom to devote… — Hakeem Olajuwon Copy Share
All these boundaries - Africa, Asia, Malaysia, America - are set by men. But you don't have to look at boundaries when you are… — Hakeem Olajuwon Copy Share
I love fashion as much as I love basketball! It is a great joy for me to express myself through designing my own collection. — Hakeem Olajuwon Copy Share
Sports is good for health and for children, it gives them manhood, courage, teaches them team work and coordination. Sports is something that is… — Hakeem Olajuwon Copy Share
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… — Hakeem Olajuwon Copy Share
My type of basketball is about how to create space, how to maneuver, how to get your shot off. — Hakeem Olajuwon Copy Share
The key to fashion is, you don't want to look like you're trying. You've gotta be natural. — Hakeem Olajuwon Copy Share
I remember at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, Shaq always wanted me to show him steps over and over. — Hakeem Olajuwon Copy Share
Being from Africa is the best thing that could have ever, ever happened to me. I cannot see it any other way. All of… — Hakeem Olajuwon Copy Share
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… — Hakeem Olajuwon Copy Share
