Hakeem Olajuwon
Basketball player, two-time NBA champion
Born
January 21st, 1963
62 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Born in Nigeria, became a professional basketball player after moving to the United States. Played college basketball at the University of Houston, leading the team to the NCAA Championship game. Joined the Houston Rockets in the 1984 NBA Draft and played for them until 2001, also spending a brief time with the Toronto Raptors. Achieved significant success in the NBA, winning two championships in 1994 and 1995. Garnered accolades including NBA MVP in 1994, and was selected for the NBA All-Star Game multiple times. Retired as one of the all-time leaders in points and rebounds, remembered for exceptional skill in both offensive and defensive play.
Won two NBA championships with the Houston Rockets
Named NBA MVP in 1994
Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2008
Led the league in rebounds during the 1990 season
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