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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.
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- January 21, 1963
Sep 13, 2021 · Learn about the life and career of Hakeem Olajuwon, one of the greatest centers in NBA history. He won two championships, one MVP, one DPOY and one Finals MVP with the Houston Rockets.
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Apr 14, 2022 · Learn how Hakeem Olajuwon, also known as The Dream, became one of the best centers in NBA history and a Hall of Famer. Read about his early days in Lagos, his college career at Houston, his partnership with Ralph Sampson, his championships with the Rockets and his Olympic gold medal.
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.
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Learn about the life and career of Hakeem Olajuwon, a Nigerian-born basketball legend who played for the Houston Rockets and Toronto Raptors. He won two NBA championships, one MVP award, and holds the record for blocked shots in the league.
Feb 4, 2022 · But he was excited to compete against some of the best big men in the world — including Hakeem Olajuwon, whom the Rockets selected that year with the No. 1 pick out of the University of Houston.
