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Hakeem Olajuwon
January 21, 1963 -
Nationality: Nigerian
Category: Athlete

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.

   

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

   

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

   

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.

   

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

   

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

   

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

   

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.

   

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

   

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