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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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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.
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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.
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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Feb 4, 2022 · Using his "Dream Shake" on offense to beat defenders and his agility to dominate on defense, Olajuwon was as complete a player in history.
Hakeem Olajuwon played 18 seasons for the Rockets and Raptors. He averaged 21.8 points, 11.1 rebounds, 3.1 blocks and 2.5 assists in 1,238 regular-season games. He was selected to play in 12 All-Star games. He won 2 Defensive Player of the Year awards, 1 MVP award, 2 Finals MVP awards and 2 NBA championships.
