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Quotes By Hakeem Olajuwon

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

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Clear Strong Voice

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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GreatLoveFashion

I’ve now been in this country for thirteen years, since I was seventeen. So this is my second home.

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HomeSecond Since

I don’t think Michael had to retire for us to get the spotlight, because when you win, it commands attention.

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Attention Michael Win

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

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Basketball Create Space

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

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Wants

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 saw all these blessings God had given me. The way to give thanks is obedience to God.

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GodLifeSuccess

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

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Gave Natural Playing

When you get to that level, it’s not a matter of talent anymore – because all the players are so talented – it’s about preparation, about playing smart and making good decisions.

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GoodMatter Smart

When I look at the system here and look at my position – not just as a basketball player, but when I look around me at the values of the people and the culture and compare them with the values of where I came from – I feel so blessed to be from Africa.

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Culture Here System

God comes first. Paradise is not cheap.

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GodCheap Paradise

The difference must be distinguished between worship and respect. Islam orders you to obey and respect, as long as you are not worshiping anything other than God… Islam is a religion of peace. You don’t attack. You explain.

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GodPeaceReligion

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

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Fashion Key Natural

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

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Olympics Remember Steps

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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Beautiful Language Strong
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