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2 days ago · Shortly after his retirement, his No. 34 jersey was retired by the Rockets. For his NBA career, Olajuwon averaged 21.8 points on 51% shooting, 11.1 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 3.1 blocks in 1,238 career games. National team career. In 1980, before arriving in the US, Olajuwon played for a Nigerian junior team in the All-Africa Games.
Jun 21, 2024 · At the time of his retirement, Olajuwon ranked 7th in career points scored in the NBA (26,946) and 11th in career rebounds (13,748); he was also the league’s all-time leader in blocked shots (3,830).
5 days ago · The No. 1 pick had to adapt quickly as the legendary center's physical play, combining athleticism and strength, dominated opponents, even in practices. This challenging dynamic honed their skills, with Malone becoming more assertive in the NBA and The Dream evolving into an elite low-block player. “He was very gentle when I first met him.
Jun 22, 2024 · Dive into the illustrious career of Hakeem 'The Dream' Olajuwon, one of the greatest centers in NBA history. From his early days in Nigeria to dominating the...
Jun 21, 2024 · Olajuwon led the charge, playing 80 games, averaging 27.3 points, 11.9 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.6 steals, and 3.7 blocks per game while shooting 52.8% from the field and 71.6% from the charity stripe. Olajuwon's Accomplishments. Here's a list of Olajuwon's awards and accolades from 1993-94: Most Valuable Player. Defensive Player of the Year.
Jun 19, 2024 · Olajuwon led the Rockets to their first NBA title in the 1993-94 season with impressive stats: 27.3 points, 11.9 rebounds, 3.7 blocks, and 3.6 assists per game. He holds the record for the most blocked shots in NBA history with 3,830 career rejections and secured two NBA championships and Finals MVP awards during his career.
Jun 23, 2024 · Olajuwon's first NBA championship came during the 1993-94 season, where he led the team to a 58-24 regular season record while averaging 27.3 points, 11.9 rebounds, 3.7 blocks, and 3.6 assists...
