Hakeem Olajuwon

During his 18-year career, Nigeria-born Hakeem Olajuwon staked his claim as one of the greatest players in NBA history. 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.

In 1993-94 he had a storybook season, becoming the first player to be named NBA MVP, NBA Defensive Player of the Year and NBA Finals MVP in the same season. 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.

Olajuwon, which translates into always being on top, began playing basketball at the late age of 15. Olajuwon's high school, the Muslim Teachers College, was an entry in the basketball tournament at the All-Nigeria Teachers Sports Festival in Sokoto -- but Olajuwon was on the handball team. A fellow student approached the coach and asked if Olajuwon could play for the team. Permission was granted and a basketball superstar was born.

Song Used: Mind Playin' Tricks '94 - Scarface

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[1mibest]

name of the song please...



[DavidBaller101]

@1mibest Mind Playin' Tricks '94 - Scarface

[lagosdre]

great song ( dont know who sings it)...

[DavidBaller101]

The song is by Scarface. Check the bottom of the description for the full title of the song.

[weldingmachine1959]

at 1:04, Akeem is just wearing an underwear in today's standards

[dv122]

shut up mikenot. you're like a turd that wont flush

[sbslusher]

I love hakeem, i've been trying to get good at the dream shake, Im horrible at it, but it's such a good move that it still fakes them out

[dv122]

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[lebronx2pacxhoward]

nice mix

[vinceluoh9]

Man, olajuwan had incredible footwork...been trying to do some moves for weeks. not even close to getting it down :(