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“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.”

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Hakeem Olajuwon
Hakeem Olajuwon

Hakeem Olajuwon, born on January 21, 1963, is a retired American professional basketball player renowned for his exceptional defensive and offensive skills. He is best known for his signature 'hook' shot during his NBA career. Olajuwon played for the Houston Rockets, where he won two NBA championships. more

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