Comparing Legends: Hakeem Olajuwon vs. Joel Embiid
When we delve into the world of basketball, comparisons between players from different eras are inevitable, especially when considering towering figures like Hakeem Olajuwon and Joel Embiid. Standing ...
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Hakeem Olajuwon once consumed 100 chicken nuggets while filming a Mcdonald's commercial: "I like these things let's keep doing it"
Adding elite footwork to the NBA's big-man mold, Hakeem Olajuwon showcased an unmatched skill set. The Rockets legend's signature move, "Dream Shake," draws cult status, using a combination of ...
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Where does Hakeem Olajuwon rank among the greatest NBA players of all time?
The Dream Shake will forever be one of the most iconic moves in NBA history and for that, we will always be thankful for Hakeem Olajuwon." But who tops Hakeem as the eleventh-greatest NBA player ...
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"He could sit there and dribble with his foot" - Hakeem Olajuwon’s draftmate recalls The Dream’s soccer skills which gave him added finesse
With Jordan still on the board, the Rockets turned their attention to Hakeem Olajuwon ... Known as “The Dream” for his silky-smooth footwork and unguardable post moves, Olajuwon became ...
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"I think he would have been a good 3-point shooter" - Hakeem Olajuwon's draftmate suggests "The Dream" would've been more dominant in today's era
Hakeem Olajuwon was one of the premier centers ... Decades later, discussions still arise about whether "The Dream," as Olajuwon was affectionately called, would have been even more dominant ...
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Steve Kerr on what separated Shaq from Hakeem, Ewing, and David Robinson: "He always had this physical advantage"
Each had a defining characteristic: Hakeem Olajuwon's footwork and Dream Shake, Patrick Ewing's leadership, and David Robinson's athleticism. However, when a 7-foot-1, 325-pound Shaquille O'Neal ...
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How Hakeem Olajuwon, who turned his adopted home into a championship city, defines Houston sports
Hakeem Olajuwon is certified Houston royalty ... A man of the people, but a man with a Dream Shake that probably still makes his rivals dizzy. In a city known for its museums, its most famous ...
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Robert Horry ranks Hakeem Olajuwon, Shaquille O'Neal, and Tim Duncan: "Dream is always going to be number one"
Horry started his NBA career in Houston, winning back-to-back championships with Hakeem ... and he placed Olajuwon above O'Neal and Duncan. "It's always been the same for me."Dream" is always ...