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Houston Rockets News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / July 10
Houston Rockets Legend's Son Receives Offer From Stanford
Stanford hopes to be livin' "The Dream" in 2026. The Cardinal have made an offer to four-star recruit Aziz Olajuwon, son of Houston Rockets legendary center, Hakeem Olajuwon.
NBA News / The SportsRush / July 8
'They Gon’ Die': Shaquille O’Neal Had Ruthless Approach In The Finals After Regretting Being Nice To Hakeem Olajuwon In 1995
Shaquille O’Neal backing down from a challenge or being soft? That may seem unfathomable to many in the NBA community today who have become accustomed to the dominant tag next to the big fella.
Houston Rockets News / The SportsRush / July 6
Cuttino Mobley Opens Up on Lessons He Learned From Hakeem Olajuwon While Reflecting on His Calming Personality
Even though Kevin Garnett swears Hakeem Olajuwon was the sneakiest, most underrated trash talker he ever met on a basketball court, the Houston Rockets legend is largely known for his calm demeanor.
The 'NBA yearly field goals-per-game leader' quiz
How many of the players to finish the NBA season with the most made field goals-per-game since the 1990-91 season can you name in five minutes?
Houston Rockets News / The SportsRush / July 4
Cuttino Mobley Compares Yao Ming to Hakeem Olajuwon, Reveals How He Helped Bring Out Rocket Legend’s Dominance
When looking at the best big men in NBA history, people often cite Hakeem Olajuwon, Shaquille O’Neal, or Wilt Chamberlain. But one man who deserves some recognition is Yao Ming.
NBA News / The SportsRush / July 3
Jermaine O’Neal On Shaquille O’Neal’s Mood Affecting His Offensive Game
Jermaine O’Neal entered the NBA straight out of high school in 1996 and was immediately thrown into the fire against one of the most stacked eras of elite big men.
Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / July 1
YouTube Gold: Hakeem Olajuwon Was More Of A Hallucination Than A Dream 
No one did things like Hakeem Olajuwon did Chances are the most dominant big man of all time was Wilt Chamberlain: he was 7-1, weighed about 290, had sprinter speed, reporetdly had a 50” leap and one year averaged 50 ppg.
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.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 14
Remembering the 1995 Houston Rockets Championship Team
As the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder continue to battle it out for the 2025 NBA Championship, the Houston Rockets are celebrating their 30th anniversary for their 1994-95 NBA Championship team.
NBA News / The SportsRush / June 6
Echoing Kenny Smith, Vernon Maxwell Uses Strong Words to Clear Air About Michael Jordan’s Hiatus
In the 1990s, the Houston Rockets ruled as one of the teams to beat in the NBA, eventually capturing consecutive titles in 1994 and 1995. Championships that coincided with Michael Jordan’s first retirement.
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 / Yardbarker / May 29
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander would join elite group by winning NBA Finals MVP
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder are headed to the NBA Finals. And on Wednesday night, Gilgeous-Alexander took home his second MVP trophy of the season, adding the Western Conference Finals MVP honor to his resume.
The 'Yearly NBA playoffs points-per-game leaders' quiz
How many of the yearly NBA playoff leaders in points-per-game in the post-merger era (1977 to present) can you name in five minutes?
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 / Yardbarker / May 9
History shows it's possible Cavaliers and Celtics can bounce back
The Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics are in trouble after losing their first two playoff games at home. It's tough to come back in that situation, but six teams have previously done it.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / May 6
Toni Kukoc Reveals Why Hakeem Olajuwon Is His Best Center Of All Time
Hall of Famer Toni Kukoc recently told Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson that Houston Rockets legend Hakeem Olajuwon is his best center of all time. Kukoc, who won three championships with Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen on the Chicago Bulls, raved about Olajuwon’s fundamentals. “To me, Hakeem is the best center of all time,” Kukoc said.
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
'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.
NBA News / Basketball Network / November 19
'Before the game started, I talked about your mama, I bully you in your face' - Shaq names Hakeem Olajuwon as the only player he 'couldn't break mentally'
During the Chicago Bulls' reign in the 1990s, Shaquille O'Neal stood out as the only superstar who had the prospect of eliminating Michael Jordan and clinching an NBA championship in the same playoff run.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 23, 2024
Rockets Legend Hakeem Olajuwon to be Featured in Upcoming Biography
Fans of the Houston Rockets will get a chance to learn more about the greatest player of their franchise. The Ringer's Mirin Fader is releasing her latest biography, which will highlight the life and career of Hakeem Olajuwon.
Houston Rockets News / Hardwood Heroics / June 20, 2024
Houston Rockets Legend Hakeem Olajuwon Goes Viral After Intense Workout Video at Age 61
Hakeem Olajuwon is regarded as one of the best ever to play in the NBA and even at age 61, the Houston Rockets legend can still ball. A recent video of Olajuwon teaching some drills to a couple of young basketball players at John Lucas Enterprises.
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 13, 2022
NBA renames individual awards after several legends, other leagues should follow
The NBA is making some changes to its individual awards, naming six of them after a collection of basketball legends.
Hakeem Olajuwon: Career retrospective
Besides Jordan, Hakeem is the only other star player to win an NBA championship from 1991-98. And how could we forget the Dream Shake? Let’s take a moment to appreciate the greatness and look back on Hakeem Olajuwon’s career.
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