The author of “Giannis” is now releasing a bio on the Houston Rockets great. It was the honor of my lifetime to interview Mirin Fader, the NYT bestselling author and senior staff writer for The Ringer, who chose to tell the story of the man who’s signature move is the very namesake of this website.
Kevin Garnett spoke about playing against Hakeem Olajuwon during an episode of his podcast with Paul Pierce. He noted that Hakeem would trash-talk him with a level of sophistication that he wasn't used to it.
Hakeem Olajuwon and Nikola Jokic are two of the greatest NBA centers of all time, and we will have to compare them to get an idea of who has the better career.
Back in the days when a player like Hakeem Olajuwon stayed in college for four years. In 1984, Guy Lewis took his Houston Cougars, led by Hakeem Olajuwon, to Lexington to play the Kentucky Wildcats.
Today, former MVP and NBA champion Shaquille O'Neal is viewed as basketball royalty after an illustrious career as a player and analyst. Early in his professional career, however, O'Neal had a few learning moments before he would go on to become one of the most dominant players in the history of the sport.
Ranking the best foreign players in the NBA, past and present, has been a contentious topic and most analysts and fans have Hakeem Olajuwon in their top list.
During an interview with SLAM Magazine in 1997 after winning his fifth NBA championship, Chicago Bulls icon Michael Jordan was asked who he thought hated to lose the most.
Sam Cassell recently made waves on the "Knuckleheads" podcast when he confidently stated that his Houston Rockets would have beaten the Chicago Bulls even if Michael Jordan hadn't retired in 1993.
Alperen Sengun just had an excellent Houston Rockets season. But with a franchise known for its centers, can he be the best since the best? Despite the scoring heroics of James Harden, Hakeem Olajuwon, also known as The Dream, is indisputably Houston’s greatest-ever player.
Fans of the Houston Rockets will get a chance to learn more about the greatest player of their franchise. The Ringer's Mirin Fader is releasing her latest biography, which will highlight the life and career of Hakeem Olajuwon.
The Houston Rockets won their first championship on June 22, 1994. During Game 7 of the NBA Finals, Hakeem Olajuwon had 25 points, 10 rebounds, seven assists and three blocks to lead the Rockets to a 90-84 victory against the New York Knicks, He was named Finals MVP.
The Houston Rockets won their first NBA championship 30 years ago on June 22, 1994. They defeated the New York Knicks in a 90-84 Game 7 victory inside The Summit.
Hakeem Olajuwon is regarded as one of the best ever to play in the NBA and even at age 61, the Houston Rockets legend can still ball. A recent video of Olajuwon teaching some drills to a couple of young basketball players at John Lucas Enterprises.
In an episode this week of his show “Gil’s Arena,” the retired former All-Star guard Arenas went on a profane rant against the center legend Olajuwon.
Giannis Antetokounmpo is turning to the teachings of the basketball ancestors.
After making a handful of contentious comments over the offseason, you just know that Giannis Anteotkounmpo just piled on a lot of pressure on himself heading into the new season.
The NBA has really developed into an international league in recent years. Here are the 20 best international players in NBA history.
One of the more famous Los Angeles Lakers playoff moments revolves around the big shot-making of Robert Horry. His game-winning 3-pointer against the Sacramento Kings in the 2002 NBA Playoffs is an iconic memory.
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid isn’t interested in hearing advice or criticism from the NBA’s greats. That includes Hall of Famer Hakeem Olajuwon.
Michael Jordan was full of praise for Hakeem Olajuwon's versatility, as he was amazed by the fact that the big man was in the top 10 in 5 categories. Hakeem Olajuwon is one of the greatest big men to have played in the NBA and some would say he is perhaps the most underrated one among them.
The NBA is making some changes to its individual awards, naming six of them after a collection of basketball legends.
Anthony Davis put up a stat line no one has ever matched. It wasn't enough to get a win.
Besides Jordan, Hakeem is the only other star player to win an NBA championship from 1991-98. And how could we forget the Dream Shake? Let’s take a moment to appreciate the greatness and look back on Hakeem Olajuwon’s career.
Hakeem Olajuwon praised Michael Jordan's inside game, detailed how the Houston Rockets would try to deal with him. Michael Jordan's game is perhaps the most well-rounded one the NBA has ever seen.
Kyrie Irving is playing in the playoffs on an empty stomach, but you wouldn’t know it by watching him.
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