The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Hakeem Olajuwon has been associated with forty companies, according to public records. In a Life magazine story, San Antonios David Robinson seemed perplexed. For his NBA career, Olajuwon averaged 21.8 points on 51% shooting, 11.1 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 3.1 blocks in 1,238 career games. He only had one career start vs. an FBS opponent (Arizona in 2022) and less than ideal arm length might necessitate a move to guard in the NFL. The Dream Shake is you dribble and then you jump; now you don't have a pivot foot. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Olajuwon ranked fourth in the league in rebounding and second in blocked shots with 2.68 per game. The Rockets won the title after a grueling seven-game defeat of the Patrick Ewing-led New York Knicks. After Sampson was traded to the Golden State Warriors in 1988, Olajuwon became the Rockets' undisputed leader. The following season was a low point for the Rockets during Olajuwon's tenure. In 2015, Olajuwon made a brief return to the court as a part of the NBA Africa Game. Projected: PFA, Manchester City has a job to finish in the Champions League quarterfinals, Tour de France champion Jonas Vingegaard will remain with the Jumbo-Visma team until the end of 2027, Ryan Hartman scored 12:20 into the second overtime and the Minnesota Wild beat the Dallas Stars 3-2 in their playoff opener Monday night, and into Tuesday morning, Alex Iafallo scored in OT to lift the Los Angeles Kings to a 4-3 victory over the Edmonton Oilers to open their first-round playoff series, Daniel Vogelbach homered and drove in three runs, Brett Baty delivered an RBI single in his season debut and the New York Mets rallied past the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-6 for their fifth straight victory. January 21, "[9], Olajuwon returned from that summer a different player. After guiding the Houston Rockets to NBA titles in 1994 and 1995, he was awarded Finals MVP. It will always be a big man's game if the big man plays the right way. D raft E xpress. During the tournament, he shared his minutes with Shaquille O'Neal and David Robinson. Projected: Rounds 1-2, Avila was a consensus All-American who has been dominant at both center (2020-2021) and left guard (2022) for the Horned Frogs. Hakeem Abdul Olajuwon (/laun/; Yoruba: ; born January 21, 1963), formerly known as Akeem Olajuwon, is a Nigerian-American former professional basketball player. "[36], Nonetheless, he was not traded and the Rockets began the season with a new coach, Rudy Tomjanovich. [59] FIBA rules prohibit players from representing more than one country in international competition, and players must go through a three-year waiting period for any nationality change. He played in the late 80's until he retired in 2002. When I watch him play, hell go down in the post comfortably, naturally, and hell execute it perfectly."[87][88]. "[7] Olajuwon himself traced the move back to the soccer-playing days of his youth. The Rockets had immediate success during Olajuwon's rookie season, as their winloss record improved from a 29-53 record in 198384 to 4834 in 198485. Hes the best pulling center in this draft class and he consistently terrorizes defenders at the second level. "[7] The Rockets won every road game that series. [66] The couple have four children together. [10] Shaquille O'Neal stated: "Hakeem has five moves, then four countermoves that gives him 20 moves. "[65], Olajuwon married Dalia Asafi on August 8, 1996, in Houston. He would awaken before dawn to eat precisely seven dates the traditional Muslim fast-breaking food and to drink a gallon of water. And even with the addition of Barkley before the 1996-97 season, which reinvigorated the Rockets, the team lost in six games to the Jazz in the Western Conference Finals. Hakeem Olajuwon Overview. The Rockets posted a 57win season in 199697 season when they added Charles Barkley to their roster. That leaves out Shaq, Patrick Ewing. Hakeem Olajuwon puts a dazzling low-post move on David Robinson in the 1995 playoffs. Because of stagnated contract negotiations, many thought he had played his last game for Houston at the end of the 1991-92 campaign. In 1984, Nigerian-born Hakeem Olajuwon was selected as the No. In the NBA Finals, the Rockets swept the Orlando Magic, who were led by a young Shaquille O'Neal. Offense 83. He doesn't know where you're gonna turn and when. [32] Management had also infuriated Olajuwon during the season when they accused of him of faking a hamstring injury because of his unhappiness over his contract situation. So kids steal these shoes from stores and from other kids. [25] This willingness to pass the ball increased his scoring, making it more difficult for opposing teams to double and triple-team him. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. He's a small forward playing center." Highlights of Hakeem Olajuwon taking the defenders off the dribble from the perimeter are truly a sight to see. Hall of Fame center Hakeem Olajuwon is one of the most decorated players in basketball history with 12 All-Star berths, an MVP award and two Defensive Player of the Year awards among his many. "They taught us to be honest, work hard,. Olajuwon was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2008 and the FIBA Hall of Fame in 2016. When he called the staff, they told him to take a taxi out to the university. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Born in Lagos, Nigeria, Olajuwon traveled from his home country to play for the University of Houston under head coach Guy Lewis. He weighed and weighs 215 pounds and has a wingspan of 6 8.75" and a standing reach of 8 0". [69], After Olajuwons rookie year he signed a 5 year agreement for $2.5 million, to endorse Etonic Shoes with a Signature line, the Dream Shoe. Menu. He was noted for both his outstanding shot-blocking ability and his unique talent (for a frontcourt player) for stealing the ball. His height puts in around the right range where you're able to make a lot of acrobatic dunks. Olajuwon gained a reputation as a clutch performer and as one of the top centers in history based on his performances in the 199394 and 199495 seasons. [22] He finished as runner-up to Michael Jordan in the 1985 Rookie of the Year voting, and was the only other rookie to receive any votes. Other vital statistics like weight or shoe size measurements have been sourced from newspapers, books, resumes or social media. At that time, before the NBA Draft Lottery was introduced in 1985, the first pick was awarded by coin flip. He played three seasons at Houston and help push the Cougars into the Final Four each year. Join our linker program. Olajuwon averaged 27.8 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 3.4 blocks per game during the regular season. We put four bodies on him. In fact, when he played against the Boston. Houston Rockets, 1st round (1st pick, 1st overall), 1984 NBA Draft, Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 2008 (Full List), More Hakeem Olajuwon pages at Sports Reference. You put him in the mix and you jump stop and now you have choice of pivot foot. This new Olajuwon had evolved after the dispute with management prompted him to reflect and then rededicate himself. The Rockets won the series fairly easily, four games to one, shocking the sports world and landing Olajuwon on the cover of Sports Illustrated. On a night when he labored with his shot and was 3-for-19 from the field, Russell Westbrook made up for all the misfires by doing a little bit of everything for the Clippers in a tightly contested . But it's still fun to break down and compare the results! NBA.com is part of Warner Media, LLCs Turner Sports & Entertainment Digital Network, *Translations are limited to select pages, NBA Legends: Profiling the league's greats, Warriors' Green ejected from Game 2 for flagrant foul, Jackson Jr. named Kia Defensive Player of the Year, Interactive Stats Visuals for Kia DPOY Finalists, Ties broken for order of selection in '23 NBA Draft. Olajuwon was drafted by the Houston Rockets with the first overall selection of the 1984 NBA draft, a draft that included Michael Jordan, Charles Barkley, and John Stockton. It leaves out Wilt Chamberlain. As for muscle, Olajuwon came. Olajuwon was ineligible for selection to the "Dream Team" as he hadn't become a US citizen.[59]. The way to give thanks is obedience to God. I saw all these blessings God had given me. [31] He also expressed displeasure with the organization's efforts to surround him with quality players. His impact in the city, however, did not go unrecognized. He's more than three inches closer. Hakeem Olajuwon is Nigerian-American former basketball player. Eye color: Dark Brown. The following season he rallied the Rockets from a sixth seed in the playoffs to their second straight NBA crown, making Houston the fifth NBA franchise ever to win back-to-back titles. [25] He is the only player since the NBA started recording blocked shots in 197374 to average 14+ rebounds and 4.5+ blocked shots per game in the same season. Hakeem Olajuwon. At the University of Houston, Olajuwon was a physical education major. Davis has a wingspan that reaches over 7'6" and it's his biggest strength. Heres who Id sign, Draymond Green ejected from playoff game for flagrant foul, Svechnikov can only watch as Hurricanes open NHL playoffs, Kings beat Warriors 114-106 to take 2-0 series lead, Patrick Wisdom hits 2 more homers as Cubs pound Athletics, Brewers stay hot, top Mariners 7-3, but concern about Burnes, Fried shuts down Padres, Riley hits 2-run homer for Braves, Stars Pavelski leaves after a hit becomes minor on review. He credits his parents with instilling virtues of hard work and discipline into him and his siblings: "They taught us to be honest, work hard, respect our elders, and believe in ourselves. [54] After the season, Pippen was traded to the Portland Trail Blazers. Olajuwon set a new career-high with 26.1 points per game. [10] Olajuwon did not play basketball until the age of 15 in high school, when he entered a local tournament while at the Muslim Teachers College in Lagos, Nigeria. He combined with the 7feet 4inches (224cm) Ralph Sampson to form a duo dubbed the "Twin Towers". The next year in the semifinals, the Cougars by this time known as Phi Slamma Jamma for their above-the-rim play soared above an equally athletic Louisville squad 94-81 in perhaps the most exciting end-to-end, high-flying act the NCAA Final Four has ever seen. From 1984 to 2002, he played the center position in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Houston Rockets and the Toronto Raptors. [25] Olajuwon posted exceptional playoff numbers of 37.5 ppg and 16.8 rpg, plus a record for points in a four-game playoff series (150). Hakeem Abdul Olajuwon (/laun/;[1] Yoruba:[olauw]; born January 21, 1963), nicknamed "the Dream", is a Nigerian-American former professional basketball player. He recorded the highest maximum vertical reach ever measured in pre-draft workouts. [43] For his efforts Olajuwon was named NBA Finals Most Valuable Player. Navigation ToggleNBA Games Home Tickets Schedule 2022-23 Season Schedule League. inLagos,Nigeria The ties were broken through random drawings conducted by NBA Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Joe Dumars. Advertisement. [14], After redshirting his freshman year in 198081 because he could not yet get clearance from the NCAA to play,[9] Olajuwon came mostly off the bench and served as the Cougars' sixth man as a redshirt freshman in 198182, averaging 8.3 points, 6.2 rebounds and 2.5 blocks, shooting 60% from the field in 18 minutes per game as Houston was eliminated in the Final Four by the eventual NCAA champion, North Carolina. When you jump, you turn as you land. He ended up a five-year starter and two-time All-MAC left guard. Defense 96. Later in his career signed a shoe endorsement deal with LA Gear, and became the face of Spalding's athletic shoe line and endorsed a sneaker that retailed in various outlets (such as Payless ShoeSource) for $34.99. "[71], Attending college was also an important priority to Olajuwon. Olajuwon led the Rockets in 13 statistical categories, including scoring, rebounding, steals and blocked shots. Like my coach says, "you don't block shots with your head." KG's basketball hieght is over 7' but he doesn't want ppl to know, I guess he feels he has an advantage if players think he's under 7'. 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Career statistics and player information from, This page was last edited on 18 April 2023, at 01:19. And he certainly experienced a resurgence in 1992-93. ``There is no dating process, no boyfriends and girlfriends in Islam,'' Olajuwon said in a statement issued Monday. They finished the season with a 4141 record,[21] and though they made the playoffs, were eliminated in four games by Los Angeles. In 199899 the Rockets acquired veteran All-Star Scottie Pippen and finished 3119 in the lockout-shortened regular season. [48] In the series-clinching game, Olajuwon recorded 39 points, 17 rebounds and 5 blocks. Olajuwon believes that his religious faith supported his drive to a great career. [74] He later recalled, "I studied the Qur'an every day. In the Rockets' Game 1 win, Olajuwon scored 27 points while holding Robinson to 21. I can go this way or this way. That immediately I pick up the game and, you know, realize that this is the life for me. Olajuwon is the only player in NBA history to record more than 200 blocks and 200 steals in the same season. Theres a long list of injuries beyond the ACL in March, but his mental and physical toughness is unimpeachable and he has starting experience at both guard positions and left tackle. [55] He led the NBA in rebounding twice, during the 1989 and 1990 seasons. As of the financial year of 2023, he has an estimated net worth of $230 million. He is widely considered to be one of the greatest centers, as well as one of the greatest basketball players of all time.[3][4][5]. 10 watching. Pronunciation: \ah-KEEM ah-LAH-zhoo-wahn\, Hakeem Abdul Olajuwon The dominant center is starting to get eliminated. Defense 86. HOUSTON (AP) _ Houston Rockets center Hakeem Olajuwon was married to 18-year-old Dalia Asafi of Houston last week in an arranged union. Hakeem Olajuwon [PSA 5 EX] 2 from. The man called Hakeem the Dream had now developed a set of patented moves involving great footwork with ball and head fakes with either his back to the basket or facing opponents abusing defenders. With shoes he's probably around 6'1. This is the sixth of 11 positional breakdowns leading up to the NFL Draft (April 27-29). He was twice named the NBA Defensive Player of the Year, and was a five-time NBA All-Defensive First Team selection. Following his playing days, Olajuwon spent many NBA offseasons teaching some of the leagues young stars including Kobe Bryant, Carmelo Anthony, Dwight Howard, Amare Stoudemire and others ways to improve their footwork in the post. [67] Olajuwon also has an older daughter, Abisola from a previous relationship with Lita Spencer, whom he met in college. The University of Houston recruited Hakeem Olajuwon in 1984. Welcome to draft season! Find out more. He is know. He is currently 6 feet 10 inches tall but may have lost a few inches due to age. Do they just measure out both their arms? The other centers who have played at that level have seen their talent translate well to the NFL (Frank Ragnow and Tyler Linderbaum). [31][35] With the 199293 season approaching, a reporter for the Houston Chronicle said that Olajuwon being dealt was "as close to a sure thing as there is. We helped from different angles. Houston began to rebuild, bringing in young guards Cuttino Mobley and 2000 NBA co-Rookie of the Year Steve Francis. 1 overall pick by the Houston Rockets. And in 1989 he became the first player to finish among the leagues top 10 in scoring, rebounding, steals and blocked shots for two straight seasons. On defense, the big man can rebound and block shots. [55] He is the only center to rank among the top ten all-time in steals. "The Dream Shake was actually one of my soccer moves which I translated to basketball. Compare 0; Music. That gives him 20 moves.. Projected: Rounds 5-6, BONUS: Jaxon Kirkland (Sr., Washington, 6-6, 321), Kirkland is a team captain and three-time, first-team All-Pac 12 at both left tackle and guard. The Rockets went from a 29-53 record before Olajuwons arrival to a 48-34 mark, but they were eliminated in five games by the Utah Jazz in the first round of the 1985 NBA Playoffs. In 2022, the NBA renamed its Defensive Player of the Year award as The Hakeem Olajuwon Trophy. Olajuwon was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as a member of the class of 2008. $5.30 shipping. I would read it in airplanes, before games and after them. [61], On offense, Olajuwon was famous for his deft shooting touch around the basket and his nimble footwork in the low post. His college career for the Cougars included three trips to the Final Four. Olajuwon credited this experience with rapidly improving his game: "The way Moses helped me is by being out there playing and allowing me to go against that level of competition. "[74] "His religion dominates his life", Drexler said in 1995. Hakeem played center and Sampson was PF during the Twin Tower days in the 80's. UnimpassionedBash 5 yr. ago. Olajuwon was the third of six children and acquired the basic values that pushed him to succeed from his parents, who were middle-class and owned a cement business in Lagos, Nigeria. In doing so he joined Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Bill Walton as the only players in NBA history (at that point) to lead the league in rebounding and shot-blocking in the same season. Foreign-born players migrating to U.S. college basketball in ever-higher numbers. I call it the 'touch landing.' JPowers: It's a long running joke that Hakeem Olajuwon is nowhere near (like 2-3 inches away from) the 7 feet he is listed at by the NBA. He was the best center in the NBA at the time, so I was trying to improve my game against the best. Javascript is required for the selection of a player. ", "Hakeem: For the record/'Kunta Kinte' image was way off". You don't solve Hakeem. He retired after playing one season for the Toronto Raptors in 2001-02, interrupting 20 years, including his college career, of playing in the city of Houston. Despite very nearly being traded during a bitter contract dispute before the 199293 season, he remained in Houston. 4.His professional basketball career in the beginning stage. I was soaking up the faith and learning new meanings each time I turned a page. Below are the players who stood out at . I've head numerous play-by-play and color guys comment on this on the air. He was named to the All-NBA First Team for the second consecutive season and made his third straight All-Star Game appearance. Born place: Lagos, Nigeria. 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