It's Not Up To Anyone Else To

I'm Shy, But Sometimes My Voice Is So Clear And Strong.

Sports Plays An Interesting Role In Society. The Greatest Sportsmen Have Platforms To Speak Out On Issues And Really Affect How The Public Thinks About Some Very Critical Issues Facing The World.

Allah Says In The Qur'an Not To Despise One Another. So The Criterion In Islam Is Not Color Or Social Status. It's Who Is Most Righteous. If I Go To A Mosque - And I'm A Basketball Player With Money And Prestige - If I Go To A Mosque And See An Imam, I Feel Inferior. He's Better Than Me. It's About Knowledge.

I Was Doing Just My Duty, But That Was Impacting A Lot Of People And Making Them Proud. So, I Feel So Grateful To Allah For Giving Me That Opportunity While I Had That Chance To Make That Impact. And Thankfully It Impacted All The People - More Than I Realized.

I Remember At The 1996 Olympics In Atlanta, Shaq Always Wanted Me To Show Him Steps Over And Over.