Sports plays an interesting role in society. The greatest sportsmen have platforms to speak out on issues and really affect how the public thinks about some very critical issues facing the world. — 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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
My type of basketball is about how to create space, how to maneuver, how to get your shot off. — Hakeem Olajuwon Copy Share Image
The key to fashion is, you don't want to look like you're trying. You've gotta be natural. — Hakeem Olajuwon Copy Share Image
I remember at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, Shaq always wanted me to show him steps over and over. — Hakeem Olajuwon Copy Share Image
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 Image
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 Image
