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  1. Hakeem Abdul Olajuwon ( / əˈleɪʒu.ɒn / ə-LAY-zhoo-on; [1] Yoruba: [olaɟuwɔ̃]; born January 21, 1963), nicknamed " the Dream ", is a Nigerian-American former professional basketball player. [2] From 1984 to 2002, he played center in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Houston Rockets, and in his last season, the Toronto ...

    • Muslim Teachers College, (Lagos, Nigeria)
    • Houston (1981–1984)
    • 1984–2002
  2. Hakeem Olajuwon was inducted to the Hall of Fame as a Player in 2008 . When was Hakeem Olajuwon drafted? Hakeem Olajuwon was drafted by Houston Rockets , 1st round (1st pick, 1st overall), 1984 NBA Draft .

    • January 21, 1963
  3. Sep 13, 2021 · Legends profile: Hakeem Olajuwon. Hakeem Olajuwon is a two-time NBA champion, a former MVP and widely considered one of the greatest centers ever. From NBA.com Staff. September 13, 2021 2:19 PM.

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  4. 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.

    • The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
  5. He led the Houston Rockets to back-to-back NBA championships in 1994 and 1995 and was named Finals MVP both years. Selected to twelve NBA All Star games, Olajuwon holds the NBA record for blocked shots (3,830) and is the only player to record more than 3,000 blocked shots and 2,000 steals in a career. The 1994 NBA regular season Most Valuable ...

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  7. Apr 14, 2022 · Hakeem Olajuwon is a two-time NBA champion, a former MVP and widely considered one of the greatest centers ever. September 13, 2021. Impact of international players on the NBA.

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