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Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / February 11
KD invited Hakeem Olajuwon to The Boardroom 
Shortly after the Houston Rockets traded for Kevin Durant, I offered my opinion on how the Rockets who are a part of the NBA’s top 75 should be ranked.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 10
Kevin Durant, Hakeem Olajuwon Unite for Houston Rockets Collaboration
The Houston Rockets organization has a rich history in the NBA, and their success was at its peak during the 90s with back-to-back championships in 1994 and 1995.
The 'Active NBA All-Star leaders' quiz
How many of the active NBA players to be selected to five or more All-Star games in their career?
20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest
Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.
Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / February 9
Hakeem Olajuwon reveals which NBA legends gave him the most trouble
Olajuwon faced every elite center in his era, and a few of them forced him to switch things up.
The 'NBA Finals MVPs' quiz
The NBA began awarding the NBA Finals MVP in 1969. How many of the winners since then can you name in six minutes?
The 20 most unbreakable records in NBA history
Records are made to be broken, as the saying goes. Some NBA marks, though, aren't likely to ever be toppled, whether it's due to unique greatness or changes to the game over the years.
San Antonio Spurs News / Fadeaway World / October 28
Gilbert Arenas Reveals The Secret Behind Victor Wembanyama and Hakeem Olajuwon’s Footwork
Skilled big men like Hakeem Olajuwon, Nikola Jokic, and Victor Wembanyama all possess tremendous footwork. Given that this skill becomes the foundation of their offensive approach, several skilled big men, as well as guards, have gained a lot of success from simply mastering the fundamentals of having good footwork.
Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / October 24
Hakeem Olajuwon Settles the GOAT Debate Between LeBron James and Michael Jordan
The NBA in the 1990s was dominated by Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls, who won six titles, becoming one of the greatest teams and dynasties in all of sports.
San Antonio Spurs News / The SportsRush / October 13
Robert Horry Reveals Why Hakeem Olajuwon Never Wore Jeans to Practice
Being the leader of an NBA team is a demanding position, and, like all leadership roles, there are many ways to approach it. Some are the vocal, in-your-face types, like Michael Jordan or Kobe Bryant.
The 25 greatest nicknames in NBA history
Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.
NBA News / Last Word On Sports / September 21
Four-Star Son of NBA Hall of Famer Chooses Stanford
Stanford received a commitment from the four-star son of an NBA Hall of Famer. Can Stanford’s rise in the ACC continue? This weekend, Aziz Olajuwon, the son of NBA Hall of Famer Hakeem Olajuwon, announced his decision to commit to Stanford.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / September 20
Hakeem Olajuwon’s son announces his college decision
Little Dream is officially headed to play basketball in the ACC. Aziz Olajuwon, the son of basketball icon Hakeem Olajuwon, has committed to Stanford University for college.
Houston Rockets News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / September 20
Stanford Basketball Lands Game-Changing Commitment with Ties to Houston Rockets
Stanford basketball just landed a huge four-star commitment in Aziz Olajuwon, the son of Houston Rockets legend, Hakeem Olajuwon. Aziz had been deciding
San Antonio Spurs News / Yardbarker / September 10
Spurs star has an action-packed offseason worthy of a movie montage
After Victor Wembanyama had to miss the second half of the season due to blood clots, he spent the summer preparing for his return in a very cinematic manner.
NBA News / Last Word On Sports / August 26
4-Star Son of NBA Legend Transfers to Powerhouse IMG
The four-star son of an NBA legend is transferring to the powerhouse IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla. Aziz Olajuwon, a 2026 four-star wing, will spend his senior year in the 2025-26 campaign with the Ascenders, reports recruiting analyst Sam Kayser.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 19
Rockets' Hakeem Olajuwon Ranks as Top International Player in NBA History
The NBA has seen a global rise over the last decade. In fact, each of the last four MVP winners were born elsewhere. All told, we haven't had an American-born
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 9
Rockets' Hakeem Olajuwon Misses Top-Four Positional Ranking
Hakeem Olajuwon was a unicorn on the court. It's not often that you find a big man with the footwork and agility of a point guard. Nowadays in the small ball era that exists, wings are often moved to the center position, so it's not far-fetched to see a center moving as well as Olajuwon. This was before that. And Olajuwon was a 7-footer.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / July 26
Kyrie Irving Calls For Hakeem Olajuwon To Be Recognized And Respected: 'Giving People 40 While Fasting'
Kyrie Irving took a moment on his Twitch stream to give flowers to one of the most underappreciated legends in NBA history, Hakeem Olajuwon. In a passionate message, Irving called for more respect and recognition for the Nigerian-born Hall of Famer, particularly highlighting his dominance, cultural significance, and deep faith as a Muslim athlete.
Oklahoma State Offers 2026 Top 100 Hooper Aziz Olajuwon
The year was 1994, and every kid in America was glued to the television in hopes of catching a Houston Rockets basketball game. For some reason, a small-town sports journalist from southeast Oklahoma became a fan.
NBA News / The SportsRush / June 24
'Nobody Couldn’t Stop Him': 2x NBA Champion Opens Up on Playing With Hakeem Olajuwon
Few players in NBA history have the gift of gab quite like Vernon Maxwell. The two-time champion enjoyed a remarkable career, most notably with the Houston Rockets, where he teamed up with the legendary Hakeem Olajuwon.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Yardbarker / June 17
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander joins Hall of Fame company with Game 5 performance
Oklahoma City Thunder point guard is a win away from his first NBA championship, but he's already put himself in conversation with basketball legends following a historic Game 5 performance.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / June 13
Hakeem Olajuwon's Son Aziz Shows Flashes Of Talent At Top 100 Basketball Camp
The son of Houston Rockets legend Hakeem Olajuwon, Aziz, has been balling out during his recent appearances at the NBPA Top 100 Camp. While showing flashes of brilliance with his smooth offensive play, the son of the Rockets center is garnering a lot of attention on social media.
Houston Rockets News / Fastbreak on SI / May 30
Houston Rockets Post Video Of NBA Legend Hakeem Olajuwon
Hakeem Olajuwon was one of the most dominant players in NBA history. The Hall of Fame center spent 17 of his 18 seasons in the NBA with the Houston Rockets.
NBA News / Back in the Day NBA on SI / April 30
NBA Champion Makes Surprise Choice Between David Robinson And Hakeem Olajuwon
One of the greatest debates during the 1990s was the best center during the era. The top two names mentioned were David Robinson of the San Antonio Spurs and the Houston Rockets' Hakeem Olajuwon.
Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / April 18
Sons of Hakeem Olajuwon Join Canada Basketball U-19 Training Camp Roster
Canada Basketball’s U-19 camp is getting a touch of NBA royalty. Abdul Aziz and Abdul-Malik Olajuwon, the sons of Basketball Hall of Famer and former Toronto Raptors center Hakeem Olajuwon, are among 47 athletes invited to Canada Basketball’s U-19 men’s national team assessment camp this weekend in Toronto.
Houston Rockets News / Basketball Network / November 19, 2024
'I would never use the injury to negotiate a contract. I use my skills' - When Hakeem Olajuwon shut down rumors about faking an injury
Although Hakeem Olajuwon is definitely the biggest name in the history of the Houston Rockets franchise, everything almost fell apart due to a contract dispute accompanied by an alleged fake injury on Hakeem's part.
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