Athlete Quote by Joakim Noah Download Open image “I learned a lot from my father. I'm very lucky to have a father who was a professional athlete.” — Joakim Noah ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2.1 out of 5 (9 ratings) Copy quoteShare Athlete Father Learned Lot Lucky Parenting Professional Professional athlete Sports Very Who
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It's really important to have balance, spend some time in nature, go to a few parties, enjoy my friends and really chill out. — Joakim Noah Copy Share Image
Being from New York, everybody's a point guard. Even when you play in the park, you've got to know how to handle the ball.… — Joakim Noah Copy Share Image
Throughout my journey in basketball, I always have someone to talk to in my father. I know how hard he had to work as… — Joakim Noah Copy Share Image
I feel like when I play, I play tough. That's the New York in me. That's the street tournaments. — Joakim Noah Copy Share Image
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All my best friends live downtown in New York City. I was made in Soho. — Joakim Noah Copy Share Image
I go back to Africa every year. I have a home there. You know, my grandfather lives back there in Cameroon. — Joakim Noah Copy Share Image
I always give respect to and pay homage to New York, because I don't feel like I would be the player that I am… — Joakim Noah Copy Share Image
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