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Pistons C Andre Drummond To Train With Hakeem Olajuwon
Pundits wondered if Detroit Piston center Andre Drummond had the intensity and drive to be successful in the NBA? Drummond showed glimpses of both during his rookie season, and now he needs to take the next step.
The Detroit Free Press is reporting that Drummond is set to train and workout with Hakeem Olajuwon at some point this summer, so that they can help refine and polish...
Carmelo Anthony and Hakeem Olajuwon in Training Camp: Part 3,4,5
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Amar’e Stoudemire: Time Spent With Hakeem Olajuwon Was Worth 100K Tab
This past offseason, New York Knicks forward Amar’e Stoudemire reportedly spent $50,000 per week for one on one training sessions with former Houston Rockets’ great Hakeem Olajuwon. Six months later, Stoudemire, who had been recognized primarily for his ability to thrive in the pick-and-roll, is showing a much improved low-post game. Knicks’ coach Mike Woodson, a former...
Shaq on Hakeem Olajuwon: He’s the only player I couldn’t intimidate
Shaquille O’Neal was able to dominate every center whom he faced during his career except for one: Hakeem Olajuwon.
The Dream turned 50 on Monday, so TNT’s “Inside the NBA” ran a tribute to the Houston Rockets legend. Following the piece, which showed Olajuwon mentoring and training select big men, Shaq was full of praise for the man who outplayed him.
“Hakeem Olajuwon...
Knicks Bringing Hakeem Olajuwon to Big Apple To Work With Their Big Men
Though the Knicks have passed on Patrick Ewing for numerous assistant coaching vacancies, and the legend most recently declined the chance to coach their D-League affiliate, it would still be oh but a dream for fans to watch the "Big Fella" even simply just mentor some of the team's players.New York will certainly be taking advantage of "The Dream," but it...
Lakers: Dwight Howard will work out with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard won't have to travel far to work with one of the greatest NBA center's of all time, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
According to Lakers Nation, Howard plans to follow in the footsteps of many great Lakers centers and will work out with the six-time NBA champion, Abdul-Jabbar.
During a conversation with a fan via Twitter, Howard was asked if...
5 players besides Amar’e Stoudemire who should train with Olajuwon
New York Knicks power forward Amar’e Stoudemire has been one of the league’s most explosive players since being drafted out of high school in 2002. Numerous injuries have taken a toll on Stoudemire though who was noticeably slower and far less explosive last season. But Stoudemire isn’t accepting that he is past his prime although he will turn 30 this season. Instead he enlisted...
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Amare, McGee train with Hakeem
Hakeem Olajuwon is giving pointers to Nuggets big man JaVale McGee and Knicks star, Amar’e Stoudemire. Olajuwon has a big man camp and recently took the two under his wing to see if he can sprinkle some of his magic onto their games. Stoudemire reportedly paid 50,000 a week to step his game up with [...]
Hakeem Olajuwon: JaVale McGee should dominate the NBA
JaVale McGee is currently in Houston working out with NBA great Hakeem Olajuwon. And though the two have only been working out together for a short time, Olajuwon is impressed with McGee. And that much shouldn’t really be surprising. McGee is an athletic 7 footer with the tools to be a very good NBA player.
The surprising part of all this is that Olajuwon doesn’t stop there....
STAT Shares Motivation for Working With Hakeem Olajuwon (New Video)
As Knicks fans watch teams like the Lakers and 76ers fortify their front courts in the massive NBA trade reportedly going down, perhaps they can at least find peace in the fact that their own all-star big man, Amar'e Stoudemire, is dedicated to improving his game.The above video clip, which comes exclusively from Team STAT, includes new footage from Stoudemire's workouts...
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