The 1994 NBA Finals were ugly. It was arid ... But, he crossed paths in the hallway with the gigantic figure of Hakeem Olajuwon, who smiled and told him: “Calm down, Mario, we’re going ...

18 seasons (1984-2002) Rings: 2 MVPs: 1 NBA Finals series record ... we will always be thankful for Hakeem Olajuwon." But who tops Hakeem as the eleventh-greatest NBA player of all time?

Ten years after their battle for the national championship of the NCAA, Hakeem Olajuwon and Patrick Ewing renew their rivalry on the NBA's biggest stage, with the Rockets claiming the opener.

Hakeem Olajuwon stepped up magnificently, averaging an astounding 27.3 points, 11.9 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game. His ability to dominate both offensively and defensively earned him multiple ...

I'm the first guy to say that somebody is better than me. I was the first guy to say Hakeem Olajuwon beat me in the [1995] NBA finals. He killed me. He dominated me. I didn't go, 'Oh, he's traveling.

Hakeem Olajuwon 5 amazing Africans who became NBA greats feat. Hakeem Olajuwon "He beat Shaq in Finals" - 3x NBA champion weighs in on Hakeem Olajuwon’s place among greatest centers "He beat ...

"Olajuwon, first couple of years when ... (26:11 onward) Vernon and Hakeem won the NBA championship in back-to-back seasons with the Rockets as they became the only team to win a championship ...

The Unlikely Triumphs: The Three Most Unreplicable NBA Championships in History ...

When Michael Jordan temporarily retired from the NBA, it was Hakeem Olajuwon who stood out from ... in six grueling games to bring home his third Finals MVP. The 1982-83 season finally saw Moses ...

With Michael Jordan announcing his first retirement from basketball, the NBA championship race was broken wide open. Clearly, it was Hakeem Olajuwon and the Houston Rockets who emerged as the ...