My type of basketball is about how to create space, how to maneuver, how to get your shot off.

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.

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

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

God comes first. Paradise is not cheap.

When I was playing, I didn't realize how much of an impact I would make on people, Muslim or non-Muslim. We played a lot of games during Ramadan. On national TV, the announcers were commenting about Ramadan, and this raised the awareness to the general public and we made all the Muslims very, very proud.