Focus Quote by Jahlil Okafor
“I pray to my mother before every game. She passed away when I was 9, but I always consider her my wings on the floor, my extra step, my extra focus, my extra everything, to watch over me when I'm on the court. It takes some pressure off you when you feel like you have your mother above watching you. And I always pray to God for guidance.”
![“My mother was raised very, very strict Catholic in the Midwest. There was so much fear and intimidation [in the faith]. So, growing up, I was always looking for my connection. I've found myself praying before meals, before bed; there's always been this gratitude for things that are bigger than me.” quote by Alicia Keys](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/0d4/alicia-keys-1094_bed_my-mother-was-raised-very-very-strict-ca_527015.jpg)
