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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.

2. www.basketball-reference.com › players › oHakeem Olajuwon - Basketball-Reference.com

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   College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com. 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. www.nba.com › news › history-nba-legend-hakeem-olajuwonLegends profile: Hakeem Olajuwon | NBA.com

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

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   Jun 21, 2024 · Hakeem Olajuwon (born January 21, 1963, Lagos, Nigeria) is a Nigerian-born American professional basketball player who led the Houston Rockets to consecutive National Basketball Association (NBA) championships in 1994 and 1995.

5. www.espn.com › nba › playerHakeem Olajuwon - Toronto Raptors Center - ESPN

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   View the profile of Toronto Raptors Center Hakeem Olajuwon on ESPN. Get the latest news, live stats and game highlights.

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

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   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.

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

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   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 ...

8. www.espn.com › nba › playerHakeem Olajuwon Career Stats - NBA - ESPN

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   Complete career NBA stats for the Toronto Raptors Center Hakeem Olajuwon on ESPN. Includes points, rebounds, and assists.

9. www.chron.com › sports › rocketsHakeem Olajuwon: Islam helped me take Rockets to 1st title -...

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   May 29, 2024 · Hakeem Olajuwon didn't peak as an NBA player in 1993-94 by any statistical measure. The Houston Rockets legend claimed his lone MVP award in the '93-94 campaign, securing the honor in a...

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

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    Feb 4, 2022 · Olajuwon was the first non-American to win NBA MVP, and his legacy has inspired numerous players with African backgrounds, such as Joel Embiid, Pascal Siakam and Dikembe Mutumbo. “Hakeem is my...