That immediately I pick up the game and, you know, realize that this is the life for me. Shortly after his retirement, his No. Privacy PolicyTerms of ServiceSign Up For Our NewslettersSite Map, Copyright 2023, The San Diego Union-Tribune |. Olajuwon averaged 27.8 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 3.4 blocks per game during the regular season. Mock Archives 2017 Mock Draft 2016 Mock Draft 2015 Mock Draft History Complete Draft History Draft Lottery History . Javascript is required for the selection of a player. [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. He doesn't know where you're gonna turn and when. This is the sixth of 11 positional breakdowns leading up to the NFL Draft (April 27-29). They were bolstered in part by the acquisition of Clyde Drexler, Olajuwon's former University of Houston "Phi Slama Jama" teammate, in a mid-season trade from the Portland Trail Blazers. While trying to adjust to Drexlers presence, the Rockets closed out the season in bumpy fashion and entered the playoffs seeded sixth in the Western Conference. [10] Shaquille O'Neal stated: "Hakeem has five moves, then four countermoves that gives him 20 moves. Projected: Rounds 4-5, 9. Hakeem Olajuwon made at least $110,291,426 playing professional basketball. On offense, he draws double-teams and creates opportunities. Undersized or not, he was an awesome athlete and would thrive in any era. Sow has proven patient in pass protection and comfortable on the move in the run game. Hed be an asset at guard in the NFL as well. Projected: Rounds 4-7, BONUS: Jarrett Patterson (Sr., Notre Dame, 6-5, 306), Patterson is a two-time team captain who was a four-star recruit at offensive tackle, but spent three seasons as the Irishs starting center and moved to left guard his senior season. When you jump, you turn as you land. . Below are the players who stood out at . He hasnt allowed a sack in over 1,500 career pass-blocking snaps and hes a mauler in the run game. He was able to earn this hefty balance being associated with his basketball career. He averaged 3.09 blocks and 1.75 steals per game for his career. In October 2021, Olajuwon was honored as one of theleague's greatest players of all-time by being named to theNBA 75th Anniversary Team. [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). The 198889 season was Olajuwon's first full season as the Rockets' undisputed leader. The 198990 season was a disappointment for the Rockets. [40] He outplayed centers such as Patrick Ewing, David Robinson, Shaquille O'Neal, and Dikembe Mutombo, and other defensive stalwarts such as Dennis Rodman and Karl Malone. He was named to the All-NBA First Team for the second consecutive season and made his third straight All-Star Game appearance. "[23] The Rockets advanced to the 1986 NBA Finals where they lost in six games to the Boston Celtics, whose 1986 team is often considered one of the best teams in NBA history.[24]. One way to do that is with the help of legendary Rockets center Hakeem Olajuwon. Defense 86. Join our linker program. 1984-85 Star #237 PSA 7 Akeem Olajuwon True RC Rookie. 1984-85 Star Hakeem Olajuwon #237. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Thus, the fickle flips of a coin created the Twin Towers of 7-foot Olajuwon and 7-foot-4 Sampson two agile giants. $5.30 shipping. Abisola represented the West Girls in the McDonald's All-American Game and played in the WNBA. I don't think Michael had to retire for us to get the spotlight, because when you win, it commands attention. Calvin Murphy's ability to score -- especially at the free throw line -- made him one of the league's biggest stars. (if it was never cut): 916 cm or 9.16 meters (30 feet 0.8 inches) Nail length (if it was never cut): Top 5 songs on Billboard THE HOT 100 in . Position C. Height 7'0" (213cm) Wingspan 7'3" (220cm) Weight 255 lbs (115 kg) Team Houston Rockets. 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. > Archive 75: Hakeem Olajuwon| 75 Stories: Hakeem Olajuwon. In 1984, Nigerian-born Hakeem Olajuwon was selected as the No. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Hakeem Olajuwon has a net worth of $300 million. And when I break the fast at sunset, the taste of water is so precious.. He felt the Rockets had cut corners at every turn, and were more concerned with the bottom line than winning. In the Rockets' Game 1 win, Olajuwon scored 27 points while holding Robinson to 21. yeah that pictures his real mugshot, and barkley is legit 6'6 no shorter. 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.He led the Rockets to back-to-back NBA championships in 1994 and . . . 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. "[7] Olajuwon has expressed displeasure at his childhood in Nigeria being characterized as backward. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. His fundamentals are a work in progress. During his 18-year NBA career, Olajuwon earned more than $110 million in salary. The other centers who have played at that level have seen their talent translate well to the NFL (Frank Ragnow and Tyler Linderbaum). Compare his height, weight, shoe size, eyes, hair color, religion beliefs with other celebs. I didn't dabble in the faith, I gave myself over to it. the official stats partner of the NBA, NHL and MLB. The Dream Shake is you dribble and then you jump; now you don't have a pivot foot. he wasnt even center untill later in his career and he was shorter than ewing,robinson,shaq. Hakeem Olajuwon. However, the team was swept by the Sonics in the 1996 conference semifinals. The defender is waiting for me to come down because I jumped but I'm gone before I land. The Rockets finished the 199091 season with a record of 5230[21] under NBA Coach of the Year Chaney. Hes a grinder who has experience at right guard and left tackle (he looked much more comfortable inside). [22] The Rockets finished 5131,[21] and advanced all the way to the Western Conference Finals where they faced the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers. First PSA available! . "[12], Olajuwon emigrated from Nigeria to play basketball at the University of Houston under Cougars coach Guy Lewis. In 1983-84, Olajuwon averaged 16.8 points and led the NCAA in rebounding (13.5 rpg), blocked shots (5.6 per game) and field-goal percentage (.675). As Olajuwon declared: "How can a poor working mother with three boys buy Nikes or Reeboks that cost $120? [15][17] Olajuwon won the 1983 NCAA Tournament Player of the Year award.[18]. He's more than three inches closer. T-Mac has a 7'2" wingspan but he is way shorter than Hakeem. 1998-99 Upper Deck Black Diamond - [Base] - Triple Diamond #39. Hakeem Olajuwon is a two-time NBA champion, a former MVP and widely considered one of the greatest centers ever. 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. In the 2006 NBA offseason, Olajuwon opened his first Big Man Camp, where he teaches young frontcourt players the finer points of playing in the post. In 199899 the Rockets acquired veteran All-Star Scottie Pippen and finished 3119 in the lockout-shortened regular season. A fellow student approached the coach and asked if Olajuwon could play for the team. It would accomplish one of three things: one, to misdirect the opponent and make him go the opposite way; two, to freeze the opponent and leave him devastated in his tracks; three, to shake off the opponent and giving him no chance to contest the shot. With shoes he's probably around 6'1. The Rockets won the series fairly easily, four games to one, shocking the sports world and landing Olajuwon on the cover of Sports Illustrated. In 1993-94, Hakeem Olajuwon became the first player to be named MVP, Defensive Player of the Year and Finals MVP in the same season. [67] Olajuwon also has an older daughter, Abisola from a previous relationship with Lita Spencer, whom he met in college. Olajuwon then tried to stand on the chair himself. In 1994, he became the only player in NBA history to win the MVP, the Championship, the Finals MVP and Defensive Player of the Year awards in the same season. His Rockets won back-to-back championships. Despite very nearly being traded during a bitter contract dispute before the 199293 season, he remained in Houston. In 1982, Olajuwon and Clyde Drexler were on a Houston squad that made it to the NCAA semifinals but lost 68-63 to the North Carolina Tar Heels, led by James Worthy and Michael Jordan. Although 1986-87 Fleer is widely considered to to be the main rookie card for Hakeem Olajuwon, 1984-85 Star holds the distinction of being the first NBA card for "The Dream." Several things weaken the rookie claim, including limited distribution and counterfeit and quality control issues, but the earliest . Season 2 Glitched. Offense 97. His accolades are some of the most impressive in league history: two-time NBA champion and Finals MVP, 1994 MVP, 12-time All-Star, two-time Defensive Player of the Year, six-time All-NBA First Team, five-time All . "[7] The Rockets won every road game that series. $66.00. [55] Olajuwon was also an outstanding rebounder, with a career average of 11.1 rebounds per game. He stated, "Ive worked with a lot of players, but the one who really capitalized on it the most is Kobe Bryant. However, due to Olajuwons strict Muslim beliefs, the Rockets instead unveiled a bronze monument honoring Olajuwon outside the arena in 2006. [84] In the 2011 offseason, LeBron James flew to Houston and spent time working with Olajuwon. You're tall enough to use your height to your advantage. John Michael Schmitz (Sr., Minnesota, 6-3, 301), Schmitz has been one of the best offensive lineman in the nation since he became a starter way back in 2019. Long considered a physical marvel since his days at the University of Houston, his aesthetic and productive play highlighted by his Houston Rockets back-to-back NBA titles earned him a place among the games best. ClutchFans has been bringing fans together to talk Houston Sports since 1996. [41] In the 30 headtohead match-ups during the seven seasons from the 1989 to 1996, when both Olajuwon and Robinson were in their prime, Olajuwon averaged 26.3 points per game, shooting 47.6% from the field, while Robinson averaged 22.1 and 46.8%. Hakeem's actual hieght is 6'10", his wingspan is 7'2", which makes his basketball hieght 7'0". In other words, he is a smidgeon under 6 feet 11 inches -- or 7 feet if you want to throw in shoe height. Olajuwons production simply increased as he developed into one of the games top big men. All of which became known as the Dream Shake.. 1 overall pick by the Houston Rockets. When he called the staff, they told him to take a taxi out to the university. The two big men had similar numbers as Olajuwon averaged 32.8 points, 11.5 rebounds and 5.5 assists to ONeals 28.0 points, 12.5 rebounds and 6.3 assists. Olajuwon recalled: "I really believed that Houston was going to win the coin flip and pick the first draft choice, and I really wanted to play in Houston so I had to make that decision (to leave early). All the other sports just become obsolete. After that amazing accomplishment, Olajuwon went on to win a pair of NBA titles in 1994 and 1995, before retiring in 2002. "[19] From 1991 to 1998, every NBA championship team included either Jordan or Olajuwon; furthermore, at least one of Drexler, Jordan, and Olajuwon was involved in every NBA Finals from 1990 to 1998.[20]. 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. 4.His professional basketball career in the beginning stage. Before he became an award-winning television personality, Barkley was an NBA superstar like no other. Before I come down, I make my move. He started at least one game at four different positions over the last three seasons (every spot except left tackle) and he didnt allow a single sack his final season in Fort Worth. But in 1993-94, Olajuwon attained the pinnacle of achievement when he won both the league and NBA Finals MVP awards while leading Houston to its first-ever NBA crown. Compare the numbers of the three finalists for the leagues top defensive honor. [56] Olajuwon averaged career lows of 7.1 points and 6.0 rebounds per game in what would be his final season in the NBA, as he decided to retire in the fall of 2002, due to a back injury. Hart rolled his ankle in the fourth quarter of Game 1 and was limited in Monday's practice before the Knicks later listed him as doubtful. For all facets of the game, I have to give it to him. Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by HakeemTheDream1, Sep 9, 2007. He is know. Olajuwon believes that his religious faith supported his drive to a great career. He combined with the 7feet 4inches (224cm) Ralph Sampson to form a duo dubbed the "Twin Towers". Note, this is done in an automated way, so we apologize for any errors, & please. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. [2] 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. HOUSTON (AP) _ Houston Rockets center Hakeem Olajuwon was married to 18-year-old Dalia Asafi of Houston last week in an arranged union. . Defense 96. The Rockets were defending an 8684 lead when in the last second, Knicks guard John Starks (who had already scored 27 points) went up for what would have been a Finals-winning three. The former G League standout talks family, injuries and his path to the BAL in lieu of Nile Conference play on April 26. In a Life magazine story, San Antonios David Robinson seemed perplexed. Do they just measure out both their arms? Player stats broken down into various categories; i.e. [44] He was also the first foreign-born player to win the league's MVP award. The Rockets all-time leader at the time of his retirement in a host of categories, including points, rebounds, steals, and blocked shots (All-time NBA leader with 3,830) had his jersey No. If Kobe. Now, the first time when you showed that quickness, he has to react to that quickness, so you can fake baseline and go the other way with your jump hook. If you are having difficulty accessing any content on this website, please visit our Accessibility page. Projected: Rounds 4-7, BONUS: Sidy Sow (Sr., Eastern Michigan, 6-4, 323), Sow played handball and competed in Olympic weightlifting (110 kilos) growing up in Quebec. $175.00. Join us! He was the best center in the NBA at the time, so I was trying to improve my game against the best. I've head numerous play-by-play and color guys comment on this on the air. Starting at one forward spot for the East squad, Barkley scored 17. Two years later he enrolled at the University of Houston under the name of Akeem Abdul Olajuwon. In 2015, Olajuwon made a brief return to the court as a part of the NBA Africa Game. Floridas OCyrus Torrence is Eddie Browns top-rated interior offensive lineman in the upcoming NFL Draft. [7] As in 1994, Olajuwon was the only Rockets All-Star.[51]. He averaged 13.9 points, 11.4 rebounds, and 5.1 blocks in 198283 and 16.8 points, 13.5 rebounds, and 5.6 blocks in 198384. In the series final three games, Olajuwon scored 40, 35 and 30 points to lead the Rockets. The next year, Olajuwon and Sampson powered the Rockets into the 1986 NBA Finals. Data Provided By Hakeem played center and Sampson was PF during the Twin Tower days in the 80's. UnimpassionedBash 5 yr. ago. Boom! After the 198384 season, Olajuwon debated whether to stay in college or declare early for the NBA draft. So kids steal these shoes from stores and from other kids. He was voted team captain as a senior and finished eighth in the voting for the 2022 Walter Payton Award (top offensive player in FCS). Hakeem Olajuwon Net Worth. But beginning in 1992-93, midway through his career, Olajuwon got even better, taking himself and the Rockets to new levels of success. The following year, after a lackluster regular season, Olajuwon's Rockets swept Shaquille O'Neal's Orlando Magic in 4 games. The Boston Celtics, champs in 1981 and 1984, had a formidable front line of Larry Bird, Kevin McHale and Robert Parish and defeated the Rockets in six games. Davis has a wingspan that reaches over 7'6" and it's his biggest strength. Olajuwon averaged 20.6 points, 11.9 rebounds and 2.68 blocks in his rookie season. "[10] The Dream Shake was very difficult to defend, much like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's sky-hook. Hakeem Olajuwon Next is Hakeem Olajuwon. Pronunciation: \ah-KEEM ah-LAH-zhoo-wahn\. Olajuwon spent the last season of his career with the Toronto Raptors, and retired after 18 years in the NBA in 2002. It leaves out a lot of people. [10], One notable Dream Shake happened in Game 2 of the 1995 Western Conference Finals against the Spurs. His full name is Hakeem Abdul . But this jump is the set-up for the second move, the baseline move. Career statistics and player information from, This page was last edited on 18 April 2023, at 01:19. ", "Hakeem: For the record/'Kunta Kinte' image was way off". Projected: Round 2, Bradford is big, strong and produced an elite 1.66-second 10-yard split at the combine. [79] Olajuwon has worked with several NBA players, including power forward Emeka Okafor,[80] and center Yao Ming. He made 40 starts at right guard for the Crimson Tide and ended up first-team All-SEC in 2022. Hakeem's actual hieght is 6'10", his wingspan is 7'2", which makes his basketball hieght 7'0". Hakeem Olajuwon DraftExpress Profile: scouting reports, videos, stats and logs. The versatility will serve him well in the NFL, but the athletic limitations could hold him back. Olajuwon was at the pinnacle of his career. Hakeem Olajuwon Net Worth. Draymond Green is given a Flagrant 2 foul for stomping on the chest of Domantas Sabonis, who earns a technical foul for grabbing Green's leg. With a fortune like that, Olajuwon, his wife Dalia Asafi and their four children Rahmah, Aisha, Abdullah and Abdul are set for life. After guiding the Houston Rockets to NBA titles in 1994 and 1995, he was awarded Finals MVP. Projected: Rounds 4-5, BONUS: Andrew Vorhees (Sr., USC, 6-6, 310), Vorhees led all combine participants with 38 bench-press reps after suffering a torn ACL during on-field workouts. The difference in height is 208 cm or 6 ft 10 inches. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. He played in the 1985 NBA All-Star Game and was named to the NBA All-Rookie Team and the NBA All-Defensive Second Team. The companies were formed over a twenty-eight year period with the most recent being incorporated two months ago in January of 2023. During the 1995 postseason run culminating in Houstons second NBA championship, the Rockets defeated the San Antonio Spurs and the Orlando Magic, two teams with great centers who were left bewildered by Olajuwons moves. Hakeem Olajuwon weighed 255 lbs (115 kg) when playing. Scott Jenkins. Find out more. Shaq was probably one of the most, of not the most phisically gifted player in the NBA. After Sampson was traded to the Golden State Warriors in 1988, Olajuwon became the Rockets' undisputed leader. He retired from the game as one of only 4 . Age if still allive and other unique data for Hakeem Olajuwon. Projected: Round 2, 5. I dribble so now I can use either foot. Because Shaq weighs a lot more than all of these guys plus Shawn Kemp had mad hops. Hakeem Olajuwon is Nigerian-American former basketball player. Hakeem Olajuwon is a two-time NBA champion, a former MVP and widely considered one of the greatest centers ever. How Hakeem Olajuwon tried and failed to stop the 90s sneaker killings Read more The Hall of Fame center chuckled when asked if he thought Trump as president would be devastating to American Muslims. 3h 46m. Olajuwon was selected first overall by the Rockets in the 1984 NBA draft. 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. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. December 16, 2021 12:36 pm CT. Fresh off a career night with 19 points and 11 rebounds, rookie center Alperen Sengun wants to do even more in Houston. 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 fact, when he played against the Boston. [7] Additionally, Olajuwon became a skilled dribbler with an ability to score in "face-up" situations like a perimeter player. 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'. Hakeem Abdul Olajuwon Twitter: DR34M (formerly Akeem Olajuwon) (The Dream, Little Moses) Position: Center Shoots: Right 7-0, 255lb (213cm, 115kg) . [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. Pronunciation: \ah-KEEM ah-LAH-zhoo-wahn\, Hakeem Abdul Olajuwon Olajuwon, which translates into always being on top, began playing basketball at the late age of 15. DR34M, Position: Hakeem Olajuwon puts a dazzling low-post move on David Robinson in the 1995 playoffs. Coach Rudy Tomjanovich began his first full season with the Rockets, preaching defense and imploring the team to feed off of Olajuwons energy. NBA 75: At No. ). Houston Rockets: Hakeem Olajuwon 10 of 30 The most talented big man to ever play the game, Hakeem Olajuwon was nearly impossible to stop because of the wide array of post moves that he possessed. [59] For the 1996 Olympics, he received a FIBA exemption and was eligible to play for Dream Team II. [21] He teamed with the 1984 Rookie of the Year, 7ft 4in (2.24m) Ralph Sampson to form the original NBA "Twin Towers" duo. Right, Born: Hakeem Olajuwon [PSA 5 EX] 2 from. Career Summaries of the First 56 Final Four Most Outstanding Players, Milwaukee Bucks at Houston Rockets, March 29, 1990, Rockets return Kite to Orlando Heart problem causes center to fail physical, Olajuwon's salary short of fair market value, Olajuwon, Rockets trade shots/Club accuses star of feigning injury, Agent: Olajuwon remains firm on leaving Rockets, One more piece of bad news comes to the Rockets, Sun's Sir Charles tips MVP crown to Hakeem, Daily Dime: Special Edition The game's greatest giants ever, Hakeem Olajuwon: The NBA's Best In The Mid 90s, nba.com/history player summary-Hakeem Olajuwon, "Houston Rockets at Golden State Warriors Box Score, December 1, 1994", 1995 N.B.A. On defense, the big man can rebound and block shots. Hakeem Olajuwon stepped up in overtime for the Rockets in Game 1 of the 1995 Finals. Homepage Mock Drafts. He is an incredible player in the history of the NBA. By jumping, I don't have a pivot foot now. 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 . On August 2, 2001,[55] after refusing a $13 million deal with the Rockets, Olajuwon was traded to the Toronto Raptors for draft picks (the highest of which was used by Houston to draft Botjan Nachbar at #15 in the 2002 NBA draft), with the player having a three-year contract that would give him $18 million. Do you have a sports website? 11, Hakeem Olajuwon used his agility and athleticism to dominate on the court and inspire a generation William Guillory Feb 4, 2022 235 (Editor's note: Welcome back to The. He ended up a five-year starter and two-time All-MAC left guard. He would awaken before dawn to eat precisely seven dates the traditional Muslim fast-breaking food and to drink a gallon of water. Hakeem Olajuwon. 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