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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Hakeem_OlajuwonHakeem Olajuwon - Wikipedia

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   Hakeem Abdul Olajuwon (/ ə ˈ l eɪ ʒ u. ɒ n / ə-LAY-zhoo-on; Yoruba: [olaɟuwɔ̃]; born January 21, 1963), nicknamed "the Dream", is a Nigerian-American former professional basketball player. From 1984 to 2002, he played center in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Houston Rockets, and in his last season, the Toronto Raptors.

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     Rockets legend Hakeem Olajuwon on Michael Jordan and the Bulls: ‘He gave us all the respect’

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     Houston Rockets Great Hakeem Olajuwon Has No Regrets Of Winning Titles In Michael Jordan-less Era

     The 1993-1994 and 94-95 Houston Rockets are considered to have asterisks beside their NBA championships. Some discredit them because they won in the A.J. years

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     "You've got to hit me harder, big fella" - When Shaquille O'Neal learned an important lesson after hitting Hakeem Olajuwon

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     Today in Rockets History: Hakeem Olajuwon Wins League MVP Honors

     Olajuwon was the second player in franchise history to win the regular season MVP award. The late Moses Malone became the first in 1979. He remains the only player in Rockets' history to win the honor twice, taking home his second MVP trophy in 1982.

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4. www.basketball-reference.com › players › oHakeem Olajuwon Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status ...

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   Hakeem Abdul Olajuwon Twitter : DR34M. (formerly Akeem Olajuwon) (The Dream, Little Moses) Position: Center Shoots: Right. , (213cm, 115kg) Born: College: Houston. High School: Muslim Teachers College in Lagos, Nigeria. Draft: Houston Rockets, 1st round (1st pick, 1st overall), 1984 NBA Draft.

   • Birth Date: January 21, 1963

5. www.nba.com › news › history-nba-legend-hakeem-olajuwonLegends profile: Hakeem Olajuwon | NBA.com

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   Sep 13, 2021 · Learn about the life and career of Hakeem Olajuwon, one of the greatest centers in NBA history. He won two championships, one MVP, one DPOY and one Finals MVP with the Houston Rockets.

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     Greatest Big Man Ever - Hakeem “The Dream” Olajuwon (Career Documentary)

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     Hakeem Olajuwon's ULTIMATE "Dream Shake" Mix

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7. www.britannica.com › biography › Hakeem-OlajuwonHakeem Olajuwon | Biography, Stats, & Facts | Britannica

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   Apr 29, 2024 · Hakeem Olajuwon, Nigerian-born American professional basketball player who led the Houston Rockets to consecutive NBA championships in 1994 and 1995. His signature move was the ‘Dream Shake,’ a series of feints, spins, and drop steps that he performed close to the basket.

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8. www.nba.com › news › archive-75-hakeem-olajuwonArchive 75: Hakeem Olajuwon | NBA.com

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   Apr 14, 2022 · Learn how Hakeem Olajuwon, also known as The Dream, became one of the best centers in NBA history and a Hall of Famer. Read about his early days in Lagos, his college career at Houston, his partnership with Ralph Sampson, his championships with the Rockets and his Olympic gold medal.

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   Who drafted Hakeem Olajuwon?

   • Hakeem Olajuwon was drafted by Houston Rockets, 1st round (1st pick, 1st overall), 1984 NBA Draft. What position did Hakeem Olajuwon play? Center. When did Hakeem Olajuwon retire? Hakeem Olajuwon last played in 2002. What is Hakeem Olajuwon's net worth? Hakeem Olajuwon made at least $110,291,426 playing professional basketball.

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   How good was Olajuwon in the NBA?

   • Olajuwon ranked fourth in the league in rebounding and second in blocked shots with 2.68 per game. He played in the 1985 NBA All-Star Game and was named to the NBA All-Rookie Team and the NBA All-Defensive Second Team.

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   How tall is Hakeem Olajuwon?

   • Hakeem Olajuwon is 7-0 (213 cm) tall. How much did Hakeem Olajuwon weigh when playing? Hakeem Olajuwon weighed 255 lbs (115 kg) when playing. Is Hakeem Olajuwon in the Hall of Fame? Hakeem Olajuwon was inducted to the Hall of Fame as a Player in 2008 ( Full List ) . When was Hakeem Olajuwon drafted?

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   Who is Hakeem Olajuwon?

   • "SLAM 147: Hall of Famer and low-post wizard Hakeem Olajuwon is happy to share his knowledge with today's stars". SLAM Online. Archived from the original on September 11, 2011. Retrieved March 28, 2011. ^ Hakeem Tribute Archived February 1, 2015, at the Wayback Machine, nba.com/rockets, accessed January 3, 2007.

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10. www.nytimes.com › athletic › 3102533/2022/02NBA 75: At No. 11, Hakeem Olajuwon used his agility and ...

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    Feb 4, 2022 · Not only is Olajuwon the only center in the top 10, but also he’s the only center in the top 60 as Robinson is 61st with 1,388 career steals. Olajuwon had a timeless game. He was strong enough ...

11. www.hoophall.com › hall-of-famers › hakeem-olajuwonHakeem Olajuwon - Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame

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    Learn about the life and career of Hakeem Olajuwon, a Nigerian-born basketball legend who played for the Houston Rockets and Toronto Raptors. He won two NBA championships, was a 12-time All-Star, and holds the record for blocked shots in the league.