In a moment that should have been pure celebration, Houston Cougars legend Hakeem Olajuwon found himself unable to join his alma mater on the court following their thrilling 70-67 victory …
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35 Years Ago Today, Hakeem Olajuwon Had His Infamous Quadruple Double
by Len Werleby Len Werle35 years ago today, Hakeem Olajuwon became one of only four players – Nate Thurmond, Alvin Robertson, David Robinson (four years after Hakeem) being the other three – to record …
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Kevin Garnett Recalls Hakeem Olajuwon’s Sophisticated Trash Talk
by Kano Klasby Kano KlasKevin Garnett recently shared a story about facing Hakeem Olajuwon early in his career. During an episode of his podcast with Paul Pierce, Garnett recounted how Olajuwon’s trash talk was …
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Vernon Maxwell Once Tried To Stab Hakeem Olajuwon During Halftime After Being Slapped & Had Police Draw Guns On Him
by Len Werleby Len WerleTwo-time NBA champion Vernon Maxwell more than lived up to his nickname ‘Mad Max’. Most famously in February 1995, when he lost his cool and first insulted a heckler, then …
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Shaq Was So Mad At Hakeem After 1995 NBA Finals He Challenged Him To One-On-One Match Worth $1 Million
by Len Werleby Len WerleShaq Was So Mad At Hakeem After 1995 NBA Finals He Challenged Him To One-On-One Match Worth $1 Million In the 1995 NBA Finals between the Orlando Magic and the …
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33 Years Ago Today, Hakeem Olajuwon Had His Infamous Quadruple Double
by Len Werleby Len Werle31 years ago today, Hakeem Olajuwon became one of only four players – Nate Thurmond, Alvin Robertson, David Robinson (four years after Hakeem) being the other three – to …
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Joel Embiid Fires Back At Hakeem Olajuwon: “Must Not Have Any Basketball IQ”
by Len Werleby Len WerleJoel Embiid Fires Back At Hakeem Olajuwon: “Must Not Have Any Basketball IQ” Hakeem Olajuwon is one of the best centers to ever play the game. The Hall of …
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Hakeem Olajuwon Criticizes Joel Embiid For Settling For Three-Point Shots: “Why Would He Be Shooting Threes?”
Hakeem Olajuwon Criticizes Joel Embiid For Settling For Three-Point Shots: “Why Would He Be Shooting Threes?” Hakeem Olajuwon is one of the best centers to ever play the game. …
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Kendrick Perkins Compares Nikola Jokic To Hakeem Olajuwon: “Most Skilled Big Man To Ever Play The Game”
by Len Werleby Len WerleKendrick Perkins Compares Nikola Jokic To Hakeem Olajuwon: “Most Skilled Big Man To Ever Play The Game” Nikola Jokic has taken the last two MVP awards for his dominant …