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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.
College: Houston. High School: Muslim Teachers College in Lagos, Nigeria. Draft: Houston Rockets, 1st round (1st pick, 1st overall), 1984 NBA Draft. NBA Debut: October 27, 1984. Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 2008 ( Full List ) Career Length: 18 years. More bio, uniform, draft, salary info. Hall of Fame.
Sep 13, 2021 · 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 7:19 AM. In 1993-94, Hakeem Olajuwon...
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.
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. The Dream....
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.
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