Hakeem Abdul Olajuwon born January 21, 1963; formerly known as Akeem Olajuwon, is a Nigerian-American retired professional basketball player. From 1984 to 2002, source
Hakeem Abdul Olajuwon born January 21, 1963; formerly known as Akeem Olajuwon, is a Nigerian-American retired professional basketball player. From 1984 to 2002,
Patrick Ewing was inducted into the Hall of Fame on September 5, 2008, along with former NBA coach Pat Riley and former Houston Rockets center Hakeem Olajuwon. source
Patrick Ewing was inducted into the Hall of Fame on September 5, 2008, along with former NBA coach Pat Riley and former Houston Rockets center Hakeem Olajuwon.
Playing in an era where big men like Hakeem Olajuwon and Patrick Ewing ruled the court, David Robinson proved to be one of the game’s all-time dominant centers. source
Playing in an era where big men like Hakeem Olajuwon and Patrick Ewing ruled the court, David Robinson proved to be one of the game’s all-time dominant centers.
Hakeem Olajuwon played the center position in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Houston Rockets and the Toronto Raptors. source
Hakeem Olajuwon played the center position in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Houston Rockets and the Toronto Raptors.
Hakeem Olajuwon led the Rockets to back-to-back NBA championships in 1994 and 1995. source
Hakeem Olajuwon led the Rockets to back-to-back NBA championships in 1994 and 1995.
in 2016, Hakeem Olajuwon was inducted into the FIBA Hall of Fame. Listed at 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m) (but standing closer to 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) by his own admission). source
in 2016, Hakeem Olajuwon was inducted into the FIBA Hall of Fame. Listed at 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m) (but standing closer to 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) by his own admission).
Hakeem Olajuwon is considered one of the greatest centers ever to play the game. source
Hakeem Olajuwon is considered one of the greatest centers ever to play the game.
Hakeem Olajuwon was nicknamed "The Dream" during his basketball career after he dunked so effortlessly that his college coach said it "looked like a dream. source
Hakeem Olajuwon was nicknamed "The Dream" during his basketball career after he dunked so effortlessly that his college coach said it "looked like a dream.
Hakeem Olajuwon was drafted by the Houston Rockets with the first overall selection of the 1984 NBA draft, a draft that included Michael Jordan, Charles Barkley, and John Stockton. source
Hakeem Olajuwon was drafted by the Houston Rockets with the first overall selection of the 1984 NBA draft, a draft that included Michael Jordan, Charles Barkley, and John Stockton.
Hakeem Olajuwon remained in Houston where in 1993–94, he became the only player in NBA history to win the NBA MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, and Finals MVP awards in the same season. source
Hakeem Olajuwon remained in Houston where in 1993–94, he became the only player in NBA history to win the NBA MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, and Finals MVP awards in the same season.
Hakeem Olajuwon first played soccer in his native Nigeria before picking up basketball. source
Hakeem Olajuwon first played soccer in his native Nigeria before picking up basketball.
Hakeem Olajuwon was a major contributor on Houston’s national runner-up teams in 1983 and 1984. source
Hakeem Olajuwon was a major contributor on Houston’s national runner-up teams in 1983 and 1984.
Hakeem Olajuwon was selected as one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History. source
Hakeem Olajuwon was selected as one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History.
Hakeem Olajuwon ended his career as the league's all-time leader in blocks, with 3,830, and is one of four NBA players to record a quadruple-double. source
Hakeem Olajuwon ended his career as the league's all-time leader in blocks, with 3,830, and is one of four NBA players to record a quadruple-double.
Hakeem Olajuwon married his current wife Dalia Asafi on August 8, 1996 in Houston.They have two daughters, Rahmah and Aisha Olajuwon. Abisola Olajuwon, his daughter with Lita Spencer. source
Hakeem Olajuwon married his current wife Dalia Asafi on August 8, 1996 in Houston.They have two daughters, Rahmah and Aisha Olajuwon. Abisola Olajuwon, his daughter with Lita Spencer.
