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Denver Nuggets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 13
How Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic puts Hakeem Olajuwon to shame, per Kendrick Perkins
On Wednesday evening, Nikola Jokic put together one of the most dominant games you will ever see with a 55-point explosion against the Los Angeles Clippers to help push the Denver Nuggets’ record on the young 2025-26 NBA season to an impressive 9-2.
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.
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.
The 'Last 40-point game by NBA franchise' quiz
How many of the players to score at least 40 points in a game for each NBA team can you name in five minutes?
San Antonio Spurs News / HITC / October 5
Victor Wembanyama shares key lessons learned from Hakeem Olajuwon and Kevin Garnett
Victor Wembanyama is set to begin his third season in the NBA, returning with the San Antonio Spurs. His 2024-25 campaign was cut short by a blood clot issue, forcing the 21-year-old to miss significant time.
Who is the most-iconic player for every NBA franchise?
Who is the best player in the history of every NBA franchise? That’s a tough question. Who is the most iconic player in the history of every NBA franchise?
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 29
Current and Former Houston Rockets Stars Grace Greatest International Star List
Like several NBA franchises, the Houston Rockets have been home to some of the most talented overseas players to grace an NBA floor, ranging from Hall of Fame Nigerian-born player Hakeem Olajuwon to the current Turkish phenomenon, Alperen Sengun.
College Basketball News / Houston Cougars on SI / September 21
Legacy Lost: Houston Basketball Recruit Chooses Stanford Over the Cougars
Houston basketball missed out on top-60 recruit in the 2026 class, Aziz Olajuwon, the son of UH legend Hakeem Olajuwon, when he announced his commitment to Stanford on Saturday.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 21
Moses Malone Put the Rockets on the Map and Paved the Way for Hakeem Olajuwon
The Houston Rockets have a long and rich basketball history. From franchise legends like Elvin Hayes, Calvin Murphy, to Rudy Tomjanovich at the start of
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.
San Antonio Spurs News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 9
Wemby shares photo of Hakeem Olajuwon workout as part of ‘summer shenanigans’
San Antonio Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama had quite an active summer. Though he didn’t play for France in the EuroBasket tournament, he nevertheless made the most of it.
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 12
Houston Rockets Legend Named NBA's Greatest 7-Footer of All-Time
Houston Rockets legend Hakeem Olajuwon has always been regarded as one of the greatest big men ever to grace the game of basketball following a decorated 18-year career in the NBA.
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.
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.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 12
Rockets Legend Hakeem Olajuwon Among Best No. 1 Picks
The Houston Rockets could have their turn on the clock by winning tonight's NBA Draft Lottery, where they hold the ninth-best odds at landing the No. 1 overall pick.
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.
NBA News / Back in the Day NBA on SI / April 7
Fans Side With J.J. Watt Defending Hakeem Olajuwon After Houston Security Altercation
Houston legend Hakeem Olajuwon sat courtside as his former Cougars won a thriller over Duke, hoping to celebrate their advancing to the NCAA championship.
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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