Hakeem Olajuwon

NBA Hall of Famer and former Rockets center

Houston, USA

About Hakeem

Hakeem Olajuwon is a Nigerian-American former professional basketball player and coach who played in the NBA for 18 seasons. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest centers in NBA history, known for his dominant play, leadership, and clutch performances. Olajuwon won two NBA championships with the Houston Rockets and was named the NBA Finals MVP both times. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2008. In addition to his playing career, Olajuwon has also been involved in various business and philanthropic ventures.

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Warriors-Rockets 2018 Western Conference Finals Game 7 with Joseph George - Remember That Game

Rotoviz Radio•Mar 17, 2026•41:47•guest

Fri. May 10: Hour 2 - Nikola Jokic's Legacy, Jamal Murray Should Apologize For Real, Hakeem Olajuwon, New WNBA Franchise

Hot Takes with Goodman and Haertl•May 10, 2024•40:10•guest

Hakeem Olajuwon

About Hakeem

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Hot Takes with Goodman and Haertl

Rotoviz Radio

The Ringer NBA Show

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Recent Appearances

Warriors-Rockets 2018 Western Conference Finals Game 7 with Joseph George - Remember That Game

Fri. May 10: Hour 2 - Nikola Jokic's Legacy, Jamal Murray Should Apologize For Real, Hakeem Olajuwon, New WNBA Franchise

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