Feb 7, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Former Houston Rocket center Hakeem Olajuwon speaks to reporters prior to the game between the Houston Rockets and the Orlando Magic at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images Erik Williams-Imagn Images

NBA Legend Hakeem Olajuwon Makes Feelings Clear About Victor Wembanyama

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Apr 14, 2025 2:11 AM ET

Hakeem Olajuwon is one of the best centers in NBA history.

Recently, the Houston Rockets legend was seen sitting with San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama.

Hakeem Wemby#MarchMadness pic.twitter.com/c6dFu69Car
— NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) April 8, 2025

In a recent interview with Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston, Olajuwon was asked about Wembanyama.

Olajuwon: "He's very approachable. Very humble, so I was very impressed the way he carried himself... We was just talking about his blood clot. Now, he's ready. It was a very nice interaction."

Hakeem Olajuwon met Victor Wembanyama for the first time Monday, and was impressed.

Wemby told him he wants to train with Hakeem, but the Dream believes Wemby already has “everything and more” when it comes to skills. pic.twitter.com/JrUJ0i8E71
— Ari Alexander (@AriA1exander) April 13, 2025

Wembanyama finished his second season in the NBA with averages of 24.3 points, 11.0 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.1 steals and 3.8 blocks per conetst while shooting 47.6% from the field and 35.2% from the three-point range in 46 games.

Via OptaSTATS: "Victor Wembanyama led the NBA in blocks this season despite playing in 56.1% of the @spurs games.

He's the first player in NBA history to lead the league in one of the five major stat categories (PTS, REB, AST, STL, BLK) despite playing in less than 75% of his team's games."

Victor Wembanyama led the NBA in blocks this season despite playing in 56.1% of the @spurs games.

He's the first player in NBA history to lead the league in one of the five major stat categories (PTS, REB, AST, STL, BLK) despite playing in less than 75% of his team's games.
— OptaSTATS (@OptaSTATS) April 14, 2025

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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