Hakeem Olajuwon

Hakeem Olajuwon

Nigerian-American former professional basketball player

πŸ—“οΈJanuary 21, 1963 - Present
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πŸ“–Biography

Hakeem Abdul Olajuwon, nicknamed "The Dream", is a Nigerian-American former professional basketball player. He led the Houston Rockets to back-to-back NBA championships in 1994 and 1995.

πŸ†Major Works & Achievements

  • ✦2Γ— NBA champion
  • ✦2Γ— NBA Finals MVP
  • ✦NBA Most Valuable Player (1994)
  • ✦Basketball Hall of Fame inductee

πŸ’¬Famous Quotes

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I always thought of basketball as more than a sport; it is an art form

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If you are not humble, life will visit humbleness upon you

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