6 Quotes & Sayings By Hakeem Olajuwon

Hakeem Olajuwon, commonly known as "The Dream," was born to Nigerian parents in Lagos, Nigeria on April 17, 1963. He represented Nigeria at the Olympics in 1984, 1988 and 1992. He was the first foreign born player to be drafted in the NBA when he was selected by the Houston Rockets in 1984. Olajuwon spent his entire 18-year career with the Rockets (1984-2003) Read more

During his career he won five NBA championships (1985, 1986, 1994, 1995 and 1997) and an Olympic gold medal (1992). He was named NBA MVP twice (1994, 1995) and earned six All-NBA honors (1987-1992). He is a 15-time All-Star (1988-2001), earned 14 consecutive All-Star game selections (1988-2001), was named NBA Finals MVP (1994) and earned three Defensive Player of Year honors (1989-1991).

He is one of just four players in NBA history to win an NCAA national championship and an NBA championship. He won the Naismith Award for Most Valuable Player in 1994.

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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. Hakeem Olajuwon
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My type of basketball is about how to create space, how to maneuver, how to get your shot off. Hakeem Olajuwon
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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
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Allah says in the Qur'an not to despise one another. So the criterion in Islam is not color or social status. It's who is most righteous. If I go to a mosque - and I'm a basketball player with money and prestige - if I go to a mosque and see an imam, I feel inferior. He's better than me. It's about knowledge. Hakeem Olajuwon
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I always keep a ball in the car. You never know. Hakeem Olajuwon