Hakeem Olajuwon

Hakeem Olajuwon was a dominant center known for his exceptional footwork, shot-blocking, and low-post scoring. Widely considered one of the greatest big men in NBA history, he spent most of his career with the Houston Rockets.

Key Achievements

• 2× NBA Champion (1994, 1995)
• 2× NBA Finals MVP
• NBA Most Valuable Player (1994)
• 12× NBA All-Star
• 3× NBA Blocks Leader
• NBA’s all-time leader in blocked shots
• Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame (2008)

College Career

Olajuwon starred at the University of Houston (1981–1984), leading the Cougars’ “Phi Slama Jama” teams to three Final Four appearances and finishing as NCAA runner-up twice.

Career Stats (NBA)

• Games: 1,238
• Points per game: 21.8
• Rebounds per game: 11.1
• Blocks per game: 3.1

Off the Court

Olajuwon is known for his faith, philanthropy, and work in developing young big men post-retirement. He remains an iconic figure in both American and international basketball.