Hakeem Olajuwon

I've always felt it was not up to anyone else to make me give my best. ↗

— Hakeem Olajuwon

#realistic #inspirational

I always keep a ball in the car. You never know. ↗

— Hakeem Olajuwon

#ball #car #i #i always #keep

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

— Hakeem Olajuwon

#because #commands #get #had #i

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

— Hakeem Olajuwon

#atlanta #him #i #i remember #me

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. ↗

— Hakeem Olajuwon

#anymore #because #decisions #get #good

God comes first. Paradise is not cheap. ↗

— Hakeem Olajuwon

#comes #first #god #paradise

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. ↗

— Hakeem Olajuwon

#give #given #god #had #i

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

— Hakeem Olajuwon

#blood #obligation #try

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

— Hakeem Olajuwon

#i #kind #more #person #wants

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

— Hakeem Olajuwon

#country #home #i #now #second