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.

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

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

The key to fashion is, you don't want to look like you're trying. You've gotta be natural.

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.

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

I'm shy, but sometimes my voice is so clear and strong.