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"He could sit there and dribble with his foot" - Hakeem Olajuwon’s draftmate recalls The Dream’s soccer skills which gave him added finesse
With Jordan still on the board, the Rockets turned their attention to Hakeem Olajuwon ... who had already picked center Ralph Sampson as the pick in 1983, knew they couldn’t let this opportunity ...
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This Date in History - Ralph Sampson Game Winner
Ralph Sampson, who teamed with Hakeem Olajuwon in a Twin Towers alignment for the Houston Rockets, caught an inbounds pass with one second left and bounced in a turnaround jumper to beat the Los ...
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How Kenny Smith stood up to Hakeem Olajuwon early in their Rockets tenure: "If you ever scream at me like you have at other point guards, I will never throw you the ball"
With Hakeem Olajuwon, the franchise already boasted ... While "The Dream" had support in the frontcourt from players like Ralph Sampson, Otis Thorpe, and Clyde Drexler, the same couldn't be ...
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Houston Rocket legend’s sons playing ball in East Texas, facing each other for first time
KILGORE, Texas (KLTV) - While making his name as “The Dream” in the NBA, Hakeem Olajuwon is watching what many fathers in East Texas would call a dream come true as both of his sons square off ...
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WWE icon The Undertaker once recalled Hakeem Olajuwon's compliment for alley-oop assist
That's why he even had a chance to play at Houston University's campus during the Phi Slama Jama days, going with and against the likes of Clyde Drexler and Hakeem Olajuwon. Explore the NBA Draft ...