Hakeem Olajuwon offense arsenal for a Power Forward/Center (remastered)

Some offense for tall people all around the basket
I'm just a big fan who wants to masteries every single movement from the greatest power forward center of all time.
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[@joec.5009]

it's crazy to me how a 50 year old man looks so much more smooth and fluid then a guy half his age. hakeem really is one-of-a-kind

[@biraria]

years of practise and perfecting a craft+ natural charisma(talent)

[@groverthornton9592]

@@biraria stretching and flexibility drills, a dietitian early in his career and heeding the advice of a HOF'er, Moses Malone also helped.

[@markdelgado6984]

Not really. Soccer helped tremendously. Footwork doesn't mean just where to place your feet. It weight distribution from the heel to the toes and vice versa. Dwight's is all upper body

[@tommyhil7331]

@JK 2134 lol he said dietian what do you think they do? 😂

[@versatillion15]

Yes he is but let’s not forget Dwight is the stiffest superstar ever

[@robbratcherii]

Nothing is more beautiful than the sounds of a basketball court. The dribbling echo, the net swish, the shoes squeaking, the sound of the catch.

[@desmendlester]

Yeah true

[@Chelvam-so4qh]

I also really like the squash court sound along with the basketball court

[@julianbartley7766]

Yup and those one of tha absolute tingz about how we love tha game of basketball 🏀 still and even how kobe bryant described it tho so yeah.😊❤

[@K-xb2qz]

Fr tho. I love hearing all those sounds on the basketball court😊

[@ericthuku9731]

AMEN to that🏀🏀🏀🏀

[@joec.5009]

hakeem: 'you know jumphook. you got any jump hook?' dwight: 'eh, um. um. hm...'

[@ivorianking6942]

Dwight's a bum

[@jonmolina948]

Dwight shows him his jump hook.... Hakeem: ?????

[@anredickerson1535]

Lmao

[@youngkobe1584]

@@ivorianking6942 he likes it up the bum

[@el34glo59]

Lol

[@TheIceWatkins]

I mean... It's insane to me that Hakeem can move the way that he's moving at his age. I'd be impressed by a 5'10" guy moving that well at 50 but he's got a lifetime and an NBA career of an almost 7 foot body taking a pounding. What a legend.

[@Miningtime549]

He is 7, 1😂 not almost 7 foot

[@RhinoSea]

@@Miningtime549 7'1 is almost 7 feet

[@elijahcruz9027]

​@@Miningtime549 hakeem was closer to 6"10 than 7"0 when was hakeem ever as tall as shaq

[@datrendsetta]

Hakeem revolutionized back to the basket play. His footwork and ingenuity are mind blowing. He really goes backwards as good as any great guard went forward. It was amazing to watch.

[@rl418]

It is amazing how much smoother his moves are and prettier his shot and release are than any body else on the court. He's still got it.

[@serendipitousbliss6548]

Dude is 50+ years old and 7 foot tall and still moves better then most of the big men in the NBA today.

[@shpingalet7895]

Too bad there will not be another Olajuwon ever :( Howard is so clumsy compared to Hakeem. O'Neal was as clumsy as Howard is. Dunkan? Pffhhh... Maybe Davis is closer to Hakeem. Who else?.. Nobody else I guess.

[@Batumtl]

Shpinga let Embiid

[@lyes215]

Shpinga let Embiid is actually the closest guy to Hakeem. But there's only one Dream

[@jjvalerio2982]

Serendipitous Bliss dude he next to howard look shorter, he aint no 7 footer.

[@Allaluca]

The funny thing is, out of all the NBA players that went to Hakeem for lessons, Kobe learned his moves the quickest and was the smoothest, but Kobe was a SG.

[@MikeBrown-go1pc]

I believe that. Kobe was a true student of the game and probably wanted to know what The Dream did more than anyone else so he could have that little edge. Kobe would post up here and there in games too. Kobe had no problem using other people's moves and habits.

[@el34glo59]

Kobe was a student of the game. That's why. I'm not even a huge Kobe fan, but dude worked his ass off and learned as much as possible

[@dzzyvilanova560]

@@MikeBrown-go1pc that's a slight. Kobe is great. Played both ends of the floor. I'm assuming you're a bronsexual

[@groverthornton9592]

@@dzzyvilanova560 I'm having trouble finding where @Mike Brown comments were a slight to KB.

[@groverthornton9592]

@@dzzyvilanova560 actually his comments look rather complimentary.

[@austin78993]

This video should have six million views. Every kid who has ever picked up a basketball should know how to post up. There is always someone smaller than you and if not, there is always someone slower than you. You will have some type of advantage down there. Even guards can benefit from this.

[@AyKayTV1]

austin78993 exactly

[@danielgalea]

austin78993 couldn't agree more. However we live in an time where even analysts are preaching everyone to shoot 3's, and how post ups are inefficient. Such a nonsense but unfortunately people believe it.

[@RahulPresentsKobe]

which is why Kobe was so deadly

[@estebanb7166]

austin78993 I'm slow as hell and only 170lb. I live in the post.

[@GEEZYEA777]

RahulPresentsKobe Kobe revolutionized the dream shake

[@knightfd]

The elbow placement on the spin move at 1:31 is fantastic stuff.

[@pwimetime6687]

It's a normal move used by Shaq, Kemp, Barkley, Malone in the 90's

[@KingBreeze07]

​@@pwimetime6687 No it's not a normal move, it's small nuggets like that that Hakeem used in merit of moves all together. That's why everyone you named won how many titles in the 90s? It took Hakeem to slow down by the time Utah finally got to the finals. 😒 Hakeem is a top 3 All-Time center an the man is solidified top 7 all-time at best.

[@pureshooter7477]

As is the little "hop" before catching the ball. An interesting detail.

[@chunky9791]

​@@pureshooter7477Yes, the jump stop, waiting for the ball to come down

[@stezypeasy]

Good eye! I didn't even notice that's so useful wow

[@Wholesome_Hoops]

Wow thanks for sharing this. In an Era of just JACKING UP 3's , the nuances of footwork and post play is so refreshing!

[@jond6270]

The Dream look like he can still give 90% of NBA players the business in the post

[@yaboykongming164]

the lost art of the nba, only few bigmens do post moves today

[@Johnkoth]

Blake Griffin and ???

[@gabz_tee_vee2135]

j k Joel embiid

[@Johnkoth]

His is better than Dwight Howard and Kanter.

[@DiegoCamarero]

@@yaboykongming164 Pau Gasol is the most skillful among big men. Still ages away from the Dream.

[@toxicmustardwasabi]

when hakeem was filming this he was probably thinking 'i can smoke this fool right now, never mind when I was in my prime.'

[@kenshinhimura8708]

Gary Li well after destroying Shaq in the finals I see no reason why he’d think otherwise

[@gilfordmccormack8140]

Facts

[@Dakessian]

Damn right

[@kw0017]

Facts

[@40savv45]

Yall got dwight fucked up😂😂😂

[@billyonunga4110]

Hakeem Olajuwon is still in perfect shape! Did you guys realize he didn't miss a shot in all the jump/hook shots he took? This guy can still play in NBA. BRAVO!

[@jamesgraham3116]

The Dream is all business these days.

[@goatlord0693]

Hell nah!

[@kyledulak]

That’s pushing it out yeah he’s still really good

[@Davi-ex4be]

He could he will just have the speed of Jared Dudley

[@anxiety1018]

@@Davi-ex4be he is too old to play more than a few minutes. Injuries and fatigue

[@josephbearup4787]

As a 42 year old who still loves this Game and Like Most Ppl my Age or Older Watching The DREAM 😴 Work on the Court Is a Masterpiece 🎨. Basketball 🏀 Now a 7’0 center is Taking Stepback 3s and Hitting His Defender with Hezi’s watching This Old Mans Footwork Would Blow These Kids Minds 🤯

[@dnice4145]

Smoothest footwork for a big man I've ever seen in the NBA. Dream was simply amazing.

[@funkyflights]

I got to see Hakeem play live twice, I had court side seats, I"m a Sonics fan and when the Rockets and Sonics played back in the day it was really good basketball, Hakeem was amazing to watch, so smooth for a big man....

[@petethepirate730]

Man here in Houston we hated the Sonics! Those were some great games. Kemp and Horry with monster dunks. Payton was a killer and would get in everyones head. I went to the games in Houston against your Sonics. Those teams matched up great and yall knew how to beat us. Good times!

[@FecalMatador]

Pete the Pirate my dad would always tell me the Jazz were hated the most, especially here in Houston. Stockton was one of those crafty/dirty guards who did everything in the book to get his game going, or get you off yours. My dad would tel me stories of Karl Malone’s big ass flopping whenever Sam Cassell would run into him, even tho Karl has easily 100lbs on Cassell

[@hookemdagawd5607]

I go back even further. The sonics team with Chambers, Dale Ellis, and the X-Man used to give us fits!! I hated them muthfkrs!!😆

[@weaverdetails4747]

Smoothest big man to ever do it

[@lloydkline7245]

Weekend Warrior Hakeem dreams shake

[@koolbyy1341]

I say..t duncan

[@izzmo9254]

Kool Byy what ?? Watch your mouth

[@koolbyy1341]

@@izzmo9254 Timmy is better..nd he showed why

[@sedricrobinson9499]

Kool Byy He was a power forward, NOT a center.

[@niec9821]

Hakeem still looks smooth. Moves like a 7 foot guard.

[@Lendece]

Centre with a guard soul.

[@googlemyself4091]

Hakeem was never 7 feet tall though.

[@josevasquez4080]

6’11 in shoes Dwight is 6’10 in shoes.

[@BirdmanDeuce26]

Kobe gets mentioned a lot as one of the few who really took The Dreams’ lessons to heart and integrated it in his game. I wonder if the soccer/football connection helped.

[@auddn0620]

That’s a good point. Hakeem did grow up playing soccer/football, and footwork is very important to stay balanced while doing the moves.

[@Masivemaster]

You can bet it did

[@macgawain3645]

Lebron's fadeaway in the post def came from his training w Hakeem

[@Fordance100]

Kobe practiced harder.

[@jackjax7921]

@@Fordance100 Bricked harder too.

[@rvh1020]

Hakeem’s balance is insane, the way he spins and how quick that shit is, just try to do that instant spinmove off the catch as a fake, so just the spin step without dribbeling after, like a jab step. That shit is so hard

[@mastertroll1780]

He seems to move without any startup acceleration. It doesn't look natural.

[@jed1477]

He was actually a ballet professiona before he was a baller

[@timgimmy609]

And at his height too man, I'm almost a foot shorter and still wish I had a lower center of gravity

[@hugoquinteroguerrero4355]

​@@timgimmy609Judging by the physiognomy of the body, Hakeem has a longer trunk and shorter legs compared to DH12 and that Olajuwon is about 1 or 2" taller. I think that gives him better control of his body and he has more balance. He is a personal point of view!

[@Til_I_Collapse]

I still watch this at least once a month. "You're waiting for me to come down." Jumping to receive the pass sets up so many post options and is easily my favorite post up advice. You can feel the slight separation and then the hasty re-application of contact from the defender on the jump, meaning he has moved his base. Better still is the overly aggressive push while you're in the air, which destabilizes/extends their stance/base, and allows for a cleaner spin.

[@DogumentaryTV]

Just look at their feet and you'll see why Dwight will never be Hakeem. On nearly every spin move Dwight shifts his pivot foot, which technically is traveling. I believe the next guy was Amare, he was worse than Dwight. Lebron had great footwork. Hakeem's footwork is next level.

[@Blorbifink]

And then there's JaVale McGee

[@matrixin1999]

That's how the players are taught now. Shifting your pivot foot will give you advantage and is too small to be called a traveling. Players are taught to win, not taught to follow the rules.

[@antoniobexar7066]

@@matrixin1999 more like refs are taught not to call travels 🤭

[@Dewabarasunderan]

You’re right!

[@MeshTheSnake]

thank you, I was watching the move at 2:17 and had to run it frame by frame trying to see how he did that in one dribble. lol

[@shawnkurtis984]

I absolutely loved Shaq but if I had to have a center I’m choosing this man . His foot work is insane .

[@Evanb5000]

Alex Kiriman yeah wilt is horribly underrated

[@ATLienForLife]

I agree with you. On several occasions even Shaq has said that Hakeem was the better player. Dream was dominant on both sides of the floor. And Shaq said Hakeem is the one player he couldn't get into his head. Shaq could never rattle Hakeem mentally.

[@Masivemaster]

@@ATLienForLife True, shaq himself has said that the dream is his favorite centre, he always choose him in his top five

[@theprinceoftides6836]

@Mark Grace True. Shaq's past twitch muscle and excess power is what made him dominant. He can't even shoot for shit ffs.

[@garyaugustus1009]

Hakeem has excellent teaching skills...informative as he demonstates, encouraging, reinforcing, corrects instantly without chiding...

[@stephenasunnamedsource2943]

2:38 "To be out here 5 hours and not learn nothing" - Dwight Howard after practicing with Hakeem Olajuwon

[@macheb7587]

🤣🤣

[@tiktaktikka]

That's a double negative , freakin Dwight. Lol, if he did not learn nothing means that he had learned something. He probably didn't learn anything.

[@TekkLuthor]

That's a compliment. Not a diss

[@macheb7587]

@MUFC ???

[@ryanoliver5669]

@MUFC Ohh it won't be the most popular in 2070 B.C.? Good to know that.

[@kedrick71]

I'm from Houston & we love Hakeem

[@ryanarcelgalendez5504]

Pretty quick for an aged Hakeem.

[@masonrahal6980]

Dream has never wasted more time in his life...

[@rosselliswilkinson]

He would have got paid.All he can do is impart his wisdom, if people don t listen,well.

[@elrickpenn]

... Flatlined ... lmmfao ...

[@njambizzy]

@@elrickpenn Me too!!!! Dead!!!

[@elrickpenn]

@@njambizzy ... ikr ... lol ... A complete and utter waste of time !!!! ...

[@andreawooten3058]

I just died!!!

[@kattegat970]

Olajuwon, a nba legend. I still remember those days, going from home to my best buddy home, their parents had a big screen tv. We watched a lot of nba games eating pizza and drinking coke. Greetings from Venezuela.

[@montelcm8444]

shows the level to which some of the greats from the 1990s mastered the fundamentals...a lot of players from the 2000s and the 10s are athletic and talented, but haven’t taken time to master and hone the basic, common sense fundamentals...the kind of shit that gives you that 1% advantage in moments that matter. cool to watch that knowledge passed down.

[@dennisthemenace855]

Disagree the 2000s was the best era imo .. guys who grew up on 80s basketball and hone their skills in the 90s . Have almost the same athleticism of today but more skilled than decade before them.. with MJ & Hakeem being the exceptions

[@baw4132]

I watched the rockets play when Akeem was In his prime. It is amazing how fast and agile he is for such a large man. He truly deserves all the respect he has earned. God bless.

[@jayelbee1111]

Patented unstoppable moves: Olajuwon's Dream Shake Jordan's Turnaround Jumpshot Iverson's/Hardaway's Crossover Dribble Abdul-Jabbar's Skyhook O'Neal's Drop Step McHale's Up-And-Under Post Up Ginobili's Euro-Step Ewing's Across The Lane Dribble Curry's Quick Release

[@ceegun]

this is showing IQ like a true player...solving problem on their unique way....and where is Lebron on the list -selling shoes unstoppably?

[@salamandaism]

James Harden 18-second dribble shot

[@ceegun]

Iverson didn't invent crossover...even variation he does is bite, Jordan fadeaway jump shot is from his brother Larry, O'Neal is bulshit, Mchale respect, Hakeem respect, Ginobili's eurostep is actually made in Yugoslavia - normal basic move there, Curry' s quick release is for kids, watch Reggie or Petrović..you forgot Shamgod crossover- also bite from croatian player Danko Kićanović

[@jayelbee1111]

@Alex Kiriman Jordan is the one who started that turnaround fadeaway jumpshot. Kobe pretty much patterned his game after Jordan. Notwitski copied that move from Jordan also. Harden uses it now, but he step back dribble first then fadeaway.

[@jayelbee1111]

@@ceegun O'Neal drop step was a move he used to overpower opponents in the paint. He used his 300 pound frame to unleash that move. And that move usually results with a ferocious tomahawk dunk. Shaq was an unstoppable 300 pound monster in the paint, but that was his go-to move for the dunk or jump-hook.

[@tseringnorbu]

Kobe really perfected these moves. Probably Haleem's greatest student. From post up to one dribble to spin fade away to footwork.

[@seanixt]

"The Dream" doesn't telecast his move... He's so balanced that he can still decide after the initial move. His footwork is much more compact and he's already exploding to the basket. He plays like a quick PG.

[@Daewonnni]

Hakeem’s balance is amazing. His ability to keep his core stable during all of those moves enables him to finish so effectively.

[@Pitereczek100]

Damn this guy is a perfect teacher

[@mackcab200]

Piotr C but he is not correcting some of Dwight’s mistakes.

[@longlivekobe5316]

@@mackcab200 not mistakes just different forms and flow playstyle

[@ayodeniji4586]

He taught Yao LeBron Dwight and Kobe

[@jonq8714]

Legendary... Hakeem is so smooth and Dwight is so stiff... it's a pretty hilarious contrast. Hakeem would have eaten him alive back in the day. Also, I wish Amar'e stayed healthy and Melo never came to the Knicks.

[@ayeyobossman6151]

@T. York Dwight would have been a beast if he had of started learning this at a younger age.

[@RiruKrypto_]

So many of the comments saying that Hakeem would of destroyed Dwight in their primes is no debate however to your other random comment; Amar’e was never the same outside from being with Steve Nash. If he was healthy, he would of done good if he played with Jeremy Lin when he had his spotlight.

[@groverthornton9592]

@@RiruKrypto_ Jeremy Lin is that rare point guard who made others around him look bad. He constantly over penetrates and gets you the ball in bad spots. He has improved since the Linsanity days though.

[@xfuegoxmusic8850]

Never mind back then NOW !!!!

[@Drumfox7]

“ we can be out here for 5 hours and not learn nothing “ - Dwight 😂😂 2:38

[@larrybambara1467]

🤦🏿‍♂️

[@jmlee84]

Dwight is such an dumbass

[@lawrenceleblanc3335]

I know right...EVERYONE watching this video learned something-EVERYONE. Dwight's so silly. Pay him no mind.

[@TheDarkphx]

If you can separate the realness from the rhetoric and not take everything literally or at face value, you can obviously see the wisdom in what Dwight said. He was saying he can be out on the court and bang and slash and dunk and do whatever for hours on end, and still learn nothing. Yet it only takes nothing more than a single motion for Hakeem to analyze and show them the smallest most slightest thing to adjust like what pivot foot to use at a given moment and that changes and elevates their post game up to another level! Hakeem the dream shaker!!!

[@lawrenceleblanc3335]

@@TheDarkphx the knock on Dwight as stated from GMs and beat writers who covered him at his many stops: 1. Bad locker room presence 2. Doesnt work hard 3. Doesnt play hard 4. Stubborn That is realness. I want him to succeed, but I won't, can't, ignore his actions and past. We can all agree at minimum it was a poorly worded sentence.

[@alp5991]

That is why he is my favorite of all time. The dream is an icon. He's 20 years older And he still got it. Hakeem, there will never be another Like him.

[@Lazuardinho]

It's unbelievable a giant like Hakeem can have such finesse smooth movements.

[@98753741963]

I hope ad calls hakeem for some lessons. He’s already got guard skills, imagine him with hakeem post moves. I actually think he can emulate him because of his flexibility and agility

[@abhishekahirrao4271]

I feel ad is stiff and does quick power moves hakeem is more of a smooth player

[@linkonedgell894]

It shows how incredible hakeem is when we are excited to see someone emulate him

[@BigVegeta14]

That's why he is one of the greatest. I thought the same thing, how smooth he looks compared to those younger guys at his age.

[@ThevygachaBoy]

Hakeems post moves are incredible, great footwork and basketball IQ, my idol

[@jiwonlover]

0:26 Jumphook 1:16 quick spin (note dribble with lt.hand) 1:48 face to face front or reverse step 3:28 Spin move 5:11 Dream shake 6:26 spin move to baseline 7:40 face to face move 8:58 f2f spin move For my practice ... lol Skill Name might be wrong 😢

[@OhJay0]

HOW DO YOU TAG A PARTICULAR TIME IN THE VIDEO PLEASE? BEEN ASKING THIS GOT A WHILE.

[@jiwonlover]

You just type in number. No special.

[@andrijastevanovic499]

Did u make some progress with this practice

[@patriciopoov.4035]

3:25 travel , take off the base foot

[@jiwonlover]

@andrijamiranovic2663 a Lot . But detail, though, needs to be added a lot

The moves of Hakeem are smooth and with great esthetics. Incredible.

[@aaronsung6208]

Move still smooth as hell, unlike most NBA playee who put on another 150 lb after retirement😂

[@FashionRoadman]

An Sung so true 😂

[@iman5147]

True XD

[@JustAnotherPerson55]

Chuck

[@robinsonmertilus5232]

Hakeem played beautiful basketball in his day. It's funny how he looks the same. He could kill guys in the old man leagues.

[@rwndae]

Giannis should work with hakeem That would make him the goat

[@izzmo9254]

ReW aND nah fr

[@pickzkickz]

That would make him half as good as Dream....not bad.

[@depannist]

@@pickzkickz If Giannis was half as good as Dream in the post, he would have been hoisting the trophy instead of Kawhi.

[@prosperatk5171]

Facts

[@anonimbiri139]

Lol giannis won't be goat

[@grantwmiller]

Olajuwon’s moves, and his Progression through the combination are still just so smooth here. This especially stands out in the side by side comparison here.

[@Johnny-xj5qu]

Dwight clearly had all the physical tools, and even had a lot of touch on his shot....while practicing. Once the game hit, he just tried to pound, pound, pound. He got tunnel vision once tip-off happened.

[@Espectro1680]

i got 15 jokes but im gonna chill .

[@jarrodf_]

Dude was NBA champion, eight-time All-Star, eight-time All-NBA Team honoree, five-time All-Defensive Team member, and three-time Defensive Player of the Year.

[@Johnny-xj5qu]

@@jarrodf_ yes he was. He could have been a 25-30ppg scorer as well. He’d knock down shots routinely in practice and was afraid to shoot them in the game. He was a physical freak who solely relied on that to get him through his career. Also, he was a backup player as a champion. I never said he sucked,but he played a limited game. Could have easily been a guy knocking on the door of top 10 all time

[@jarrodf_]

@@Johnny-xj5qu Dude was 3 x DPOY. Plus other accolades above-mentioned. An incredibly successful career by any measure.

[@jarrodf_]

@@Espectro1680 There's surely nothing amusing about Dwight's 'physical tools' nor his propensity to 'pound, pound, pound'...

[@baokhanhle3112]

Bruce Lee once said: be water.. Hakeem answers in fluidmotion

[@MGEO-ph6eu]

I have only seen this video 63 times, but it still amazes me how perfect the movements are. Hakeem trained with Amare, LeBron, Javale, Dwight and with Kobe. Only Kobe can match The Dream!

[@whodidit99]

Yet, Kobe is the only one who made it part of his game, especially late in his career when he posted up more often.

[@trevmason2352]

LeBron uses those moves every game. Especially the post step fade move

[@alex1vid]

Man this guy... in simple drills shows the difference in how good he was. The speed of play is huge. Howard still plays and did have a great career. Hakeem - his footwork, fundamental work, dedication to honing simple skills... why he was MVP.

[@bigperm005]

So quick at 50. Imagine guarding that when he was 25

[@shicrapt]

The prerequisite that Olajuwon never mentioned to his students was that you should first master the 10-15 foot midrange shot. You can do all those spectacular spin moves but if you can't nail the midrange, all those moves are useless. That's why Dwight and Javale could not apply Olajuwon's moves.

[@armin38822]

I swear to god even at this point Hakeem does all these moves with more fluidity. The guy is so incredibly gifted.

[@jimmyspud3721]

Greatest post player I have ever seen,...footwork is fantastic

[@baledinho]

Get Hakeem in the Big 3 league NOW! #YouStillGotIt

[@ZamoraMop]

for real

[@hihihihihello]

No fking way!?!?!?!?

[@BossKing1243]

Bale Nadakuitavuki fr!!

[@325Bam]

Hell yea!

[@bernardhsu8331]

Someone of his caliber will never play in that league.

[@mychoiceLEX]

Hakeem is the best center ever.

[@theoneandonly9282]

LekzShowtime no wilts better

[@potlimit2002]

Not a shot Kareem

[@armandodelossantos736]

potlimit2002 Olajuwon beat Kareem and the defending champ showtime Lakers in 4 straight games as a 22yr old kid who has just learned basketball! Kareem couldn't stop Dream with young Magic, young worthy, young Rambis, young Micheal Cooper, and Pat Riley as a coach! Olajuwon is easily the greatest center of all time and arguably the greatest player of all time. He's either #1 or #2 greatest defensive player of all time, only Russell comes close, and he's easily a top 5 offensive player in history!

[@potlimit2002]

I seen them both live in their prime. No way on God's green earth was Olajuwon a better basketball player than Kareem, period end of story! You're judging older, late 30's Kareem vs prime Olajuwon. If you want to talk about defense and shot blocking the fact is the NBA didn't score block shots as a official stat until Kareem's 5th year in the NBA. If you do the math you will find that Kareem averaged 200 block shots season multiply 200 by the 4 full seasons of Blocks shots, that comes to 800 total (atleast)! Add that to Kareem's total and he blocked more shots than Olajuwon. Another fact is Kareem lead the NBA in block shots 4 times to Olajuwon's 2. Kareem averaged more points, rebounds and assists per game for his career than Olajuwon.. When it comes to NBA titles Kareem won 6 to Olajuwon's 2. Kareem also won 3 College NCAA titles to Olajuwon's 0. Kareem won a NBA title with a 2nd year expansion team. Kareem also shot a higher FG and FT percentage that Olajuwon. Olajuwon never averaged 30 points a game for a season, Kareem did 4 times. Olajuwon never won a NBA scoring title Kareem won 2. Olajuwon's best rebounding season was 14.0 per game, Kareem best year tops that at 16.9 per game. I saw Olajuwon play in person his SR in college when he played at Rupp arena in Lexington KY and he lost that day and was out played by Sam Bowie. Armando there is no stat that backs up your point of view Kareem dominates Olajuwon stat wise. Personally I think prime Moses Malone was also better. Moses is the man that taught Olajuwon his post up game.

[@armandodelossantos736]

potlimit2002 oh OK, so you're telling me if they recorded blocks in the 70's Kareem would have more than Olajuwon! Well what if Olajuwon played during the weak 70's where there were 28 more shot attempts a game? Do you think Olajuwon would have more or less blocks than he does now? More of course! You can sit there and list every stat that Kareem ever accomplished, but without context they're just numbers! When you consider Kareem was getting those stats in the 70's when athleticism was scarce, he didn't even lead his team to the playoffs twice in that weak era! Yet they still gave him an MVP somehow! If it hadn't been for Robertson, Magic, and Worthy, Kareem would have zero rings! You put Olajuwon up against 6'7 Wes Unseld, (the only guy Kareem could beat for a ring back then) and Olajuwon would've made easy work out of him! Hell, Olajuwon would've made easy work out of all Kareem's competition thru the 70's, which were beating Kareem already! You know guys who aren't really that great like 6'9 Dave Cowens or 6'9 Willis Reed, and Olajuwon gave Bill Walton the business in the finals the same year he beat Kareem in 86'! The closest player to Olajuwon's skill set in Kareem's era, at least defensively, was Nate Thurmond, and Nate Thurmond would hold Kareem well below his point avg and fg%! So imagine if Thurmond could score the way Olajuwon could! It would be advantage Olajuwon! Answer me this, could Kareem have taken the 94' Rockets to a championship?! Of course not, and that's the year Olajuwon won a ring with no other all stars and they only player to ever get MVP, Finals MVP, and DPOY in the same season! You can discuss how Olajuwon did in college and even how he did in the 86' playoffs and finals, but you can't ignore that he hadn't even developed his full offensive game yet, and he still lead the entire playoffs in points, rebounds, and blocks while being triple teamed by Kareem, Lucas, Worthy, Magic, Kupchek, Rambis, Parish, McHale, Bird, and Walton!

[@SvdP-vi5kk]

I love these instructional vids with Hakeem. He analyses every move an detail.

[@mikepetitti]

This is gold! Used to model my game in high school from Dream's moves. The master holding court here.

[@MarcusLeonard307]

Hakeem mastered the art of being a center and post man

[@todwilliams1249]

My boy i played center in highschool! Watched since he played for the cougars! The best all around big man of all time!

[@ReignSupreme3]

I'm a 31 year old , 5'5", Filipino basketball enthusiast/player i studied these moves and i was actually able to score off them in actual games. i really learned a lot from the great olajawon. thanks for the video man. hope to see more of these. #FilipinoHooper greetings from the Philippines. :) •

[@5822huron]

aRchaNgeL sAiNt short

[@LlLnig]

aRchaNgeL sAiNt manlet

[@blandman4084]

Livin the dream

[@romeore6090]

Heart over height.

[@emteedee21]

16 year old 5'9 filipino basketball player also i study this types of moves instead of dribbling :)

[@JJSideshowBob]

Hakeem understood perfectly how to use momentum and his center of gravity in post moves. The ideal fuse of power and technique.

[@tjgrafiks]

the touch and muscle memory runs deep in this man... wow

[@simple_guy123]

I just realize how good hakeem was compared to modern center, I believe he will have same achievement if he still play in the modern day nba, respect to the legend

[@emiaj5072]

Man, thank you to do this compilation of Hakeem's moves. I was looking for this compilation for a long time...

[@shicrapt]

I saw these videos back in 2014. Seven years later, I realized Lebron applied the lessons differently. Lebron does his spin moves when he drives to the basket at full speed, usually from his left to right.

[@damienbell3155]

I watched this great player in the 90’s. I’m 5’9 and did these moves on big men cause I was too quick, I did hook shots first before anything else lol. I luv this.

[@larrybird2637]

Footwork is and always has been incredible…Hakeem and Kevin Mc Hale were the best to ever do it in the low post

[@88archiv21]

My brain : Ok I got it My foot & hands : ??

[@biglief5770]

This happens to me so often it’s why I’ve never been able to excel in sports my brain knows exactly what to do but my hands and feet aren’t on the same page 😂

[@williampatterson5067]

Best damn center ever - The Dream!!!

[@dogworldonline1189]

Hakeem dropping knowledge in this Masterclass to guys half his age who were already stars. Which of the Forwards or Centers he worked with used those skills in games? His ability was so far beyond even high level Forwards and Centers they didn't get it.

[@ChopAash]

I watch this every training day💪🏻

[@hilliardpreston1933]

Hakeem was my favorite Center of all time. I was born in 1976 so I watched alot of Hall of Famers play, from the 80's & 90's. The Dream could play like a guard quick like a Cheetah. Hak played with his back to the basket & faced his opponent.

[@RobbStark13]

Power Forwards back then: • Dudes who are 6"8 and above that actually played like Big Men and most of them had reliable jumpshots and go-to Post Moves Power Forwards now: • A bunch of SG's inserted in the "Small Lineup"

[@KaveMan_]

I'm 5"11 and I usually play as an undersized PF/C. I love studying Hakeems moves especially because they don't rely on his height, shot, or strength but on tricking the opponent to get around them. So often when Im playing against someone who has a few inches on me and I use some of this footwork I can repeat the same move over and over again because the defender never really watches the players feet moving around them. Hakeems brand of basketball deserves so much respect, easily the smartest center the game has ever seen

[@revolverocelot1919]

same

[@jmgonzales7701]

You must be in highschool to play that undersized position.

[@noetoledo8501]

When you get taught by a legend that is worth more than gold itself. Unbeatable!!!😉.

[@jikan-tabi-1888]

Dwight's offensive game was always his weakness. Hakeem at 52yo+ still looked more offensively fluid than a younger Dwight. Hakeem was the real Dream for Houston and true bb fans.

[@thuurmans]

Wished I learnt myself these kind of moves as a teenager. Now 35 and reentering the game I love. Dunking again in a year.

[@earldeanpowell]

Great teacher, Couldn't-Care-Less student.

[@raizarslaxterhaha]

Just look at his feet. Its flawless. Just perfection.

[@carlyletom301]

1:11 this was Hakeem's signature move. I remember when the Rockets out-played the Knicks in the finals, Hakeem used this move against Ewing. And when he got past Ewing, there was no one to stop him. If I'm not mistaken, the Knicks had them 3 to 1 in the finals and still lost. TEARS

[@MoAli-bp1wn]

You are mistaken because this has only been done once in nba history by lebrons cavs

[@shaunroland8053]

Knicks beat the Rockets in game 4 and 5. Hakeem was clutch in game 6, probably the greatest defender that ever did it you know...

[@kawaiiafangirl]

it was a 3-2 lead. Not 3-1.

[@mattanderson8575]

I know it’s years late, but while some other players from older generations of basketball and past “legends” get on the broadcast and constantly talk about how today’s game sucks and basketball was better when they played, Hakeem is out here passing on his knowledge and helping make today’s players better. Be like Hakeem.

[@iDoAutographs]

the fluidity of their games are on two different levels... Hakeem move like a 2 guard damn near

[@garrettsaulnier2651]

Hakeem still got it.

[@kimj9022]

One thing's for sure, Dwight ain't a sponge. 😂 There's always that guy who hears but never listens. 😂

[@chendaddy]

Dwight's career would've been much different if he'd spent more time practicing in big man camp and less time sliding into 17 year olds' DMs.

[@richmondraider716]

DAMN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! funny cuz it's too true

[@mychinesenameimnotchineset1321]

@@lower.backpain so? i remember being a dwight fan from 2010 to 2012 but he never rlly got better tbh

[@pushkar000]

@@lower.backpain damn bro you got wrecked in one line just admit it

[@pushkar000]

@@lower.backpain not me the other guy. its ok dude it's just a comment you dont have to let it get to you haha

[@iman5147]

I don't think Dwight could and had to master this footwork. He even stated he'd spend 5 hours practicing learning nothing. Either it was familiar or he couldn't master it and just learned it.

[@lonniebaines1720]

This guy had the Best Footwork I've EVER SEEN for a Center.......

[@darthhorror0HD]

what i like about hakeems moves is that none of it relies on strength and size and rely a lot more on mind tricks and footwork

[@stoneyj1a1]

Such great moves even into his late 50s.

[@parkercole2417]

Javale and Dwight together five years before they were teammates is crazy

[@rjdriver88]

2:41 Dwight: “ we can be out here for 5 hours and not learn anything “ How do you spend hours with a legend and learn nothing? He summed up his whole career in one sentence. Wow.

[@briggs13a]

Hakeem was one of the greatest ever.THANKS Hakeem I enjoyed many hours watching you.

[@loilt5091]

I had a season ticket back in the day, saw all the best big men of that era, on a regular basis...The Dream will always be my favourite!

[@jamoe4802]

I think Hakeem in his prime would be the best player in NBA today lol

[@pickzkickz]

He was the best player in his prime...

[@kdiffin]

pickzkickz nah it was MJ

[@hailbust3556]

Nex ! MJ was in vacation

[@ceegun]

any superstar from '90 would be the best player today...

[@dark6.6E-34]

@@ceegun BS Today's players would dominate past eras: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5WyhpWHpr6VaZI

[@gorunjinian]

James, Howard and McGee are all teammates now 😂

[@antoniodicaprio7792]

And none of them use these moves😂😂😂😂

[@MerckDGAF]

Lebron do but I think it's because the game changed so much they don't really get the ball in tha post

[@hectorandem2944]

@@antoniodicaprio7792 None of them are getting that many passes in the post. Because today's offense places a lot of emphasis on transition, Dwight and McGee usually get their buckets off a single pass (due to good positioning) so they don't have to use their post moves as often as Hakeem would have had to. Besides, both of them are primarily used for defense, while AD is the Lakers' offensive big.

[@Dented_Battle_Armor]

If only Dwight actually worked on what Dream thought him. He would be a legendary Big Man as well

[@상범이-v1d]

고맙습니다 정말 진심으로 많은것을 배웠습니다 농구뿐만 아니라 인생도 많이 배웠습니다 건강하고 평온하세요

[@donaldanderson6408]

I could watch videos like this all...day... #Ballislife