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My faith in Islam is not unlike my faith in the game of basketball: Both require immense determination, focus, passion and discipline.
“My faith in Islam is not unlike my faith in the game of basketball: Both require immense determination, focus, passion and discipline.”
My faith in Islam is not unlike my faith in the game of basketball: Both require immense determination, focus, passion and discipline.
It was just a normal family. We were playing basketball, we were playing soccer. It was home-cooked meals, just peaceful and happy times.
Because I play in the NBA, I am lucky enough to have a public platform, so I've used every opportunity to make sure everyone knows about Erdogan's cruelty and disdain for human rights.
My observance as a practicing Muslim in the NBA is somewhat uncommon. Since joining the league in 2011, my dedication to my faith has aroused the curiosity of teammates, coaches, trainers and fans.
Willpower, strength and determination, it will take you places.
I want to make history and just show people that if you have determination and if you want to work hard enough and want something, you can make it happen.
My father has taught me not to succumb to nihilism, and my mother has taught me the value of hard work and determination.
If I wasn't a footballer, I don't know what I would have been. But that was through sheer determination, a good family and lots of luck.
Determination gets you a long way.
You still miss Turkish people, talking Turkish, you still miss your culture. That's why New York is the best place to be because everywhere you go there's Turkish people, your friends are here, you can go to eat Turkish food every day.