Hakeem Olajuwon

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

"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."

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

"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."