Check it out as lebron james king of the nba learns how to do post move by hakeem the dream olajuwon. Read on your pc, mac, smartphone, tablet or kindle device. Its why you dont see the old school dump the ball to the pfc and let them do post moves play anymore. Using postups to get spotup threes, understanding the value of the long ball and baiting doubleteams were all concepts olajuwon and the mid90s rockets used with great effectiveness during. Hakeem olajuwons the most overrated player in nba history. You can tell dmo worked with hakeem, but dwight just doesnt have the same touch. A compilation of the best moves by legendary rocket hakeem olajuwon. He continues to have an impact on the sport today by holding workshops and giving back to younger players. Olajuwon has worked with several nba stars, including yao ming and kobe bryant, teaching them his signature moves. The houston rockets have only won two championships in their 50 year franchise history. Learnt that the softspoken nigerian who led his team twice to win nba. He is widely considered one of the greatest players of all time. Completely dominate your opponents with just this one post move.
Hakeem olajuwon broke the record books during his incredible nba. Hakeem and lebron session, basketball, 8 replies hakeen olajuwon turns 50 today, basketball, 4 replies if hakeem olajuwon made a young shaq look sillly in the nba finals, why is shaq always ranked above him. The knicks amare stoudemire called the results of his lowpost crash course with the hall of fame center hakeem olajuwon phenomenal. America encountered a different kind of muslim athlete in 1980.
Olajuwon is relishing retired life houston rockets. He whirls, pivots and spins to the base line with such quickness that his pupils have a hard time of keeping up with him. Hakeem himself admitted hes actually 69 and weighed 220230 in his prime years while listed at. Media in category hakeem olajuwon the following files are in this category, out of total.
From 1984 to 2002, he played the center position in the national basketball association nba for the houston rockets and the toronto raptors. Olajuwon won the leagues most valuable player award in 1994, and he was named the leagues best defensive player in 1993 and 1994. Hakeem olajuwon working with jeremy lin on his post game. Hakeem abdul olajuwon born january 21, 1963 in lagos, nigeria. Hes set his sites on rockets point guard jeremy lin, and he says hes got a nice post move hes working on. Learn the incredible story of 90s basketball superstar hakeem olajuwon. Hakeem olajuwon has heard a lot about donald trump lately. Hakeem olajuwon demonstrating low post moves amazing. Who was a better player hakeem olajuwon or shaquille o.
This site uses cookies for analytics, personalized content and ads. If a 67 guy is guarding me, im going to get a layup all day, hakeem olajuwon, who led the rockets to championships in 1994 and 1995, previously told fox sports hes too small. Olajuwon shows off his low post moves for the group to emulate. The nbas most famous muslim player has been besieged with trumps message and the constant suggestion from the. Hakeem olajuwon had one of the highest scoring averages in nba playoff history, at 25. Hakeem olajuwon, born on january 21, 1963 in lagos, nigeria, dominated ncaa basketball with. Johns appears to have missed out on naismith hall of famer hakeem olajuwon. Hakeem olajuwon simple english wikipedia, the free.
Hakeem abdul olajuwon born akeem abdul olajuwon on january 21, 1963, in lagos, nigeria is a former professional basketball player whose best seasons were with the houston rockets of the national basketball association. Knicks amare stoudemire learns from hakeem olajuwon. Soccer was the nations most popular sport, and hakeem got his. Get the latest hakeem olajuwon news, photos, rankings, lists and more on bleacher report. Hakeem olajuwon is the true goat when the chips were down in the playoffs. Donald trumps muslim ban cant shake hakeem olajuwon. He is considered by some to be the greatest defensive player in basketball history.
Olajuwon got the better of ewing then, and as you can see, when you stack the careers of both bigs against each other, hakeem gets the edge. Olajuwon was elected to the naismith memorial basketball hall of fame as a member of the class of 2008. This unknown talent from africa nigeria changed the way big men played basketball forever. Hakeem olajuwon is the greatest playoff player ever. Top 24 quotes of hakeem olajuwon famous quotes and. Nigeria born retired houston rockets player, hakeem olajuwon is gradually taking houston, texas real estate circle by storm. At the center of those glory days was hakeem olajuwon no. Hakeem the dream olajuwon teaches lebron james post. Hakeem olajuwon launches new showcase clothing store in. Tbh you dont really need the low post back to the basket game that much in the modern nba. He was reverently nicknamed hakeem the dream for his grace on and off the court. In 1988 versus dallas, he set a playoff record for scoring in a fourgame series with 150 points.
Mostly, you saw big men spending time with olajuwon to try to extract any. Olajuwon ended his career in the top ten alltime in blocks, scoring, rebounding, and steals. In the documentary that aired tuesday night on espn, former houston captain eric davis told the story of how olajuwon, a native of lagos, nigeria, came to be a part of the houston program that reached three straight final. When a retired michael jordan demolished an arrogant bulls rookie. He is the only player in nba history to retire in the top ten for all four categories he is now 11th alltime in rebounding. And while its hakeems moves and skill in the post thats gotten remembered. Kobe bryant thanks hakeem olajuwon after final game in. His signature move was the dream shake, a series of feints, spins, and drop steps that he performed close to the basket. Hakeem olajuwon accepts offer to present rudy t at hall of fame news 4 weeks ago 195 shares. Click on the image or listing to shop for cards on ebay. Hakeem olajuwon beats mavs at the buzzer news 4 weeks ago. He had some badass post moves for about half a season, but went back to bad habits and easy moves.
Hakeem olajuwon low post master is a post moves highlights compilation i made for one of the best centers in nba history, hakeem. Former houston rocket hakeem olajuwon quietly opened the doors this past week of a brandnew flagship store for his new clothing line, dr34m. Hakeem olajuwon finished his basketball career in 2002 as a twotime nba champion, 12time all star, olympic gold medal winner. The remarkable story of one of 90s basketballs greatest centers, youll read about the inspirational story of basketballs premier center, hakeem olajuwon.
Hakeem olajuwon, nigerianborn american professional basketball player who led the houston rockets to consecutive nba championships in 1994 and 1995. The greatest revelation from the 30 for 30 on phi slama jama is that st. He is the rockets career leader in scoring, rebounds, blocked. That was the name of the game, not letting the other team score. Count hakeem olajuwon among the growing list of nba personalities to donate a substantial amount to the hurricane harvey relief effort. Akeem olajuwon, a basketball player from lagos, nigeria, arrived in houston, texas, to begin his education at the university of houston.
After retiring from the nba in 2002, olajuwon was inducted into the basketball hall of fame in 2008. By continuing to browse this site, you agree to this use. Hakeem olajuwon refuses to be shaken by trumps muslim ban in the wake of donald trumps new immigration policy, nba hall of famer hakeem olajuwon opens up to about the. Hakeem olajuwon working with amare stat stoudemire on how to create space in the post. Moves like a deer and feet of a cat the dream all that and more. Although 198687 fleer is widely considered to to be the main rookie card for hakeem olajuwon, 198485 star holds the distinction of being the first nba card for the dream. The spin move as akeem was noted for, showed unbelivable quickness for a 7ft basketball player.
Olajuwon in hospital after heart episode the new york times. Dr34m formerly akeem olajuwon the dream, little moses position. Whats most valuable in a center these days is that they could defend the rim or run the floor or create spacing. No, joel embiid is not the next hakeem olajuwon the. List of career achievements by hakeem olajuwon wikipedia. The third of six children raised by salim and abike olajuwon, akeem abdulolajuwon was born in lagos, nigeria on january 21, 1963. Spotlighting some of hakeems many, many moves updated version. Hakeem olajuwon post moves footwork dream shake houston rockets fakes spin move highlights hooks dunks baseline crossover.
Hakeem olajuwon teaches lebron james post moves hd youtube. Hakeem olajuwon says kobe bryant was his greatest success. Hakeem was infamously helping players work on their footwork in the post and some of the finer points of post play. Hakeem olajuwon bleacher report latest news, videos.