"When you find one, the whole league have to adjust to that one" - Hakeem Olajuwon predicted the NBA will always have ...

After retiring, Hakeem Olajuwon quietly mentored legends like LeBron James and Kobe Bryant and their careers were never the ...

The Rockets have only had the top selection once since 1984, when they selected Houston Cougars star Hakeem Olajuwon with the No. 1 overall pick. Bleacher Report writer Zach Buckley named Olajuwon ...

Hakeem Olajuwon was a soccer and handball player during much of his youth growing up in Lagos, Nigeria. It wasn’t until age 15 that he would begin playing basketball, soon finding himself headed ...

Yes, according to Rockets' icon Hakeem Olajuwon. The pair met for the first time at the NCAA Final Four 2025 in San Antonio. During that meeting, Wemby asked Olajuwon if he could train with him.

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 ...

During this time, he sat next to one of the NBA's most legendary big men, Hakeem Olajuwon. A video of the two interacting went viral on social media, with fans having varied reactions. RELATED ...

NBA and Houston legend Hakeem Olajuwon endured an embarrassing moment during the NCAA Men’s Basketball tournament. Olajuwon is hoping to see his Cougars do what he couldn’t in the 1980s and ...

Despite a historic Final Four win by the University of Houston Cougars on Saturday, April 5, security was not about to let NBA Hall of Famer Hakeem Olajuwon set foot on the Alamodome court.

The Dominance of Hakeem Olajuwon During the 1993-94 season ... Valuable Player (MVP), Defensive Player of the Year (DPOY), and Finals Most Valuable Player (FMVP). What stood out during this season ...

Hakeem Olajuwon stepped up magnificently ... and ultimately the Finals MVP (FMVP). His consistent performance throughout the season set the tone for the Rockets and marked a defining moment in his ...

Hakeem Olajuwon is certified Houston royalty. He arrived in the city from Lagos, Nigeria at 17 years old and helped the University of Houston reach three straight Final Fours, then carried the ...