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  1. In 1996, Olajuwon was a member of the Olympic gold medal-winning United States national basketball team, and he was selected as one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History. In October 2021, Olajuwon was honored as one of the league's greatest players of all-time by being named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team. [6]

  2. Checkout the latest stats of Hakeem Olajuwon. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, draft status, shoots, school and more on Basketball-Reference.com.

  3. Sep 13, 2021 · Hakeem Olajuwon, a 12-time All-NBA performer and 2-time Finals MVP, used finesse and power to lift the Rockets to a pair of titles in the mid-1990s.

  4. Apr 14, 2022 · A 2-time NBA champion, Hakeem 'The Dream' Olajuwon is considered a pioneer among international players who helped transform the NBA in quality of play as well as global popularity.

  5. Jun 21, 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.

  6. But in addition to wanting to represent Team USA for his American-born son, Embiid recently acknowledged that it was the mid-90s decision of Nigerian-born center Hakeem Olajuwon to become a ...

  7. Hakeem Olajuwon. A native of Nigeria, Hakeem Olajuwon came to America armed only with a dream and an extraordinary ability to learn the game of basketball. Blessed with soft hands, great balance, and flawless footwork gained from his days playing soccer and team handball as a boy, "Hakeem the Dream" played the better part of his career in his ...

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