39 Quotes by Hakeem Olajuwon

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.

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.

I love fashion as much as I love basketball! It is a great joy for me to express myself through designing my own collection.

Basketball is in my blood. It is my obligation to try.

I'm shy, but sometimes my voice is so clear and strong. Your tongue moves, and the Arabic language is so beautiful.

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

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

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

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