Being from Africa is the best thing that could have ever, ever happened to me. I cannot see it any other way. All of my fundamental principles that were instilled in me in my home, from my childhood, are still with me. Hakeem Olajuwon africachildhoodfundamental share on social
My type of basketball is about how to create space, how to maneuver, how to get your shot off. Hakeem Olajuwon basketballcreatemaneuver Change image and share on social
I remember at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, Shaq always wanted me to show him steps over and over. Hakeem Olajuwon atlantaolympicremember Change image and share on social
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. Hakeem Olajuwon africabasketballbless share on social
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 basketballcollectiondesign Change image and share on social
All these boundaries - Africa, Asia, Malaysia, America - are set by men. But you don't have to look at boundaries when you are looking at a man - at the character of a man. The question is: What do you stand for? Are you a follower, or are you a leader? Hakeem Olajuwon africaamericaasia share on social
I'm shy, but sometimes my voice is so clear and strong. Hakeem Olajuwon clearshystrong Change image and share on social
Basketball is in my blood. It is my obligation to try. Hakeem Olajuwon basketballbloodobligation Change image and share on social
I've now been in this country for thirteen years, since I was seventeen. So this is my second home. Hakeem Olajuwon countryhavehome Change image and share on social
The key to fashion is, you don't want to look like you're trying. You've gotta be natural. Hakeem Olajuwon fashiongottahave Change image and share on social
