Facts about Hakeem Olajuwon

Occup.	Athlete
From	Nigeria
Born	January 21, 1963
Age	61 years

Summary

Hakeem Olajuwon is a famous Athlete from Nigeria, he/she is 61 years old and still alive, born January 21, 1963.

Zodiac:

He/she is born under the zodiac aquarius, who is known for Knowledge, Humanitarian, Serious, Insightful, Duplicitous. Our collection contains 10 quotes who is written / told by Hakeem.

10 Famous quotes by Hakeem Olajuwon

"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"

"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"

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

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

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

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

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

"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?"

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

"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"