I'm shy, but sometimes my voice is so clear and strong. Your tongue moves, and the Arabic language is so beautiful.

Raised as a Muslim Olajuwon became more devoted to the faith during this period and corrected the spelling of his name from Akeem to Hakeem. He led the league in rebounding twice (1989 1990) and blocks three times (1990 1991 1993). His college career for the Cougars included three trips to the Final Four.