Hakeem The Dream | 1995 | Hakeem Olajuwon Documentary

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[@juanio7036]

You want to know how good Hakeem was, he was picked before Jordan and no ones has ever said anything about it.

[@08054765886]

Underrated comment

[@byronmorrison7440]

That information I didn't know,really good documentary

[@danabrown3185]

So was Sam Bowie.......

[@PhoenixAscending]

What? There have been plenty of people that have talked about it, just not in a bad way. I still bet you, though, that if they could go back, they would take MJ

[@ebronjeremiah880]

@@PhoenixAscending No way.. They did it on purpose, they won't back out from their decision.. 1983 draft they acquired Ralph Sampson a 7'4" talented &skilful center before knee injuries ruined his career..In 84 draft they drafted another center Hakeem.. Have you ever asked yourself Why did they draft Centers in back to back drafts?? It was absolute a Correct decision..

[@collinsfemmville1067]

As a Nigerian, I can't but commend the fighting spirit of Hakeem Plajuwon, Coming from African Nigeria, making the first over pick and going to 2 NCAA finals, Overcoming adversities and finally getting the MVP trophy capping it up with fulfilling his promises of Bringing the NBA championship trophy to the City of Houston, That's Pure dominance , Paint dominance and a Pure talent , We are Proud of you!!!🏀🏀🏀

[@marcusmosiahgarveysr4310]

I still got Hakeem ranked ahead of Shaq

[@worm77txtexas56]

For me he is the greatest center of all times

[@vickyshan6302]

i TOTALLY agree. The greatest!

[@pinzytoto7698]

agree 100%. Defense, Offense every skill in the book. Went up against all the great centers from kareem to shaq.

[@mr1buc4life]

And I thought I was the only person who thought the Dream was and is the greatest center of all time.

[@eazybreezy2872]

I’ve always been at odds with myself over this discussion, but every time I go back watch old games, look at stats, thjnk about the era, I just can’t put him ahead of shaq!?!?!?!?! Even though shaq has said he was his toughest competitor, matchup whatever ya wanna call it. He was j in n the 90s what big guys are today!!! But for me it’s shaq best center of all time with the dream a close second followed by Kareem

[@eazybreezy2872]

And wilt

[@ivangamez9773]

He played the game the right way. Thanks Olajuwon for the memories.

[@Soggyfrenchfry45]

So underrated when talking about all time greats! My favorite all time center!

[@mca4u]

Nigerian Warrior! Without doubt one of the most skilled and unstoppable players of all time who played on both sides of the court.

[@italianwaterice9594]

no

[@kevinmassoma3310]

@@italianwaterice9594 shutup 🤡

[@shawnhaigh1032]

🏀 I've always consider myself contained when showing my emotions. Well that is Impossible watching this documentary. It has everything a true fan of Sports would feel. The Goosebumps, The Tears, The Admiration, and Inevitably The Celebration. 💪❤ 🏀

[@Passportbros8]

@@italianwaterice9594 Yes.

[@figo007tv]

Stop trying to FBA. You trying called FBA akata. Watch your damn mouf, taibo west

[@oldebookandoddshop1510]

Dude is top 10 all time in steals as a center. Craziness.

[@figo007tv]

Russel Westbrook >>> Olatunjai

[@deebofleebo6427]

Olajuwon recorded at least 100 steals and at least 200 blocks every season for 11 straight years

[@jaytang3972]

@@figo007tv westbrook is #99, not #9.

[@isiahdaley477]

@@deebofleebo6427 wow

[@RaiderClarke312]

I always say Hakeem Olajuwon is the Best Center to ever Play in NBA...

[@slickjonz9404]

NO big man has ever had better post moves, or off the ball movement. None likely ever will. Dream was THAT good!

[@lloydkline1518]

Hakeem olajuwon was a low post/ in the pant monster. !& & scientist:; put kareem abdul jabber skyhook to the hospital or repair shop

[@williebriscoe2400]

Truth

[@youtuber3328]

it's nice to meet you and i did do and will rank the best players ever in this EXACT order #1 TIED wilt chamberlain and bill russell #2 oscar robertson #3 kareem abdul-jabbar #4 michael jordan #5 magic johnson #6 larry bird #7 jerry west #8 hakeem olajuwon #9 shaquille o'neal #10 elgin baylor #11 bob pettit #12 pete maravich #13 george mikan #14 bob cousy and #15 john havlicek

[@danielbrown3461]

@@williebriscoe2400 nikola Jockic is better.

[@richardstorm4603]

@@danielbrown3461 🤣

[@Quasiloks]

I have watched this documentary over and over again, and I've never gotten tired of it. The one and only Hakeem (The DR34M) Olajuwon.

[@gphilz7990]

I'm glad I was privileged to watch him live

[@tylowe78]

I used to love watching Hakeem play. He moved so smooth and could shoot. Most important he was humble. Phi Slamma Jamma

[@ninamdimott3420]

@@tylowe78 the MJ of center's

[@ebronjeremiah880]

I've downloaded many of his documentaries in my PC.. I can't get enough of this..

[@ebronjeremiah880]

@Cavity Creep 🤝🤝🤝🤝

[@Afrohistoryandtravel]

Is Hakeem the reason why so many Nigerians settled in Houston? Great player 🇳🇬

[@folusekeolusanya3504]

Not sure about that. I think it bases on the tropical weather just as it is in Nigeria 🇳🇬.

[@monolithgeometry3221]

Lol

[@hectorlopez1069]

I guess so

[@GodsGift_Xbox]

Nigeria isn't tropical weather lol nor is Houston ​@@folusekeolusanya3504

[@unnameduser3677]

Hakeem stayed loyal to the soil. In his darkest days, with the media closing in on him, with his owner questioning his integrity, with playofff heartbreak after playoff heartbreak, this man hunkered down and committed even harder. He was rewarded with guys like Kenny Smith, Robert Horry, Vernon Maxwell- guys that he viewed as immense additions and a great cast of supporting talent, and he lifted them up to play their best basketball, as Hakeem’s own game had ascended to near perfection. More importantly, His intangibles, his personality, his leadership all ascended as well. And, in due time, Hakeem himself ascended to basketball’s highest peak, not once but twice. His humility, his origins, his discipline, his privacy, his lack of marketability are all reasons that this man is never discussed when we consider the greatest of all time. But even more than his performance is worthy of adoration- it is his character and determination that ought to be the foci for emulation. More players need to look back to Hakeem and his hardships. He embodies exactly what it means to be a man in the NBA. No pointing fingers. No media manipulation. Playing for every cent of your contract. Being dependable to everyone in the organization. Consider this: LeBron James, at the time the first or second best player in the league, left his HOMETOWN to join with the third best player in the league AND a top 4 Power Forward in the league, taking with him the only other All Star, and the Cavs’ starting center for nearly half a decade, announcing the deal on national television, and then boasting about how this team was so good, they would win multiple championships in a nationally-televised parade. The backlash was inevitable, and even still, LeBron did not understand how and why he could be so hated. Hakeem Olajuwon KNEW he was being hated for doing nothing other than dominating on a shit team for a decade, and then found new hope when he was given a few pieces that, in sum, could all be considered to still be worth less than jsut ONE of LeBron’s superstar teammates. Seriously- Vernon Maxwell, Kenny Smith, Otis Thorpe, Scott Brooks, Robert Horry…. Or Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh, Anthony Davis, Kevin Love, Kyrie Irving, Russell Westbrook, Derrick Rose, JR Smith, Zydrunas Ilgauskas, Ray Allen, Shane Battier, Mike Miller, Richard Jefferson, Rajon Rondo, Dennis Schroeder, Dwight Howard, Javale McGee, Chris Anderson, Carlos Boozer, Mo Williams,

[@monolithgeometry3221]

Edit that down 65% ,I'll read it

[@ShadeSlayerIII]

Well said.

[@user-xd9su4ir7l]

Absolutely!!🥂

[@TebowTebow-rz9ev]

Thank You🙏 Every word poignant; Every word passionate; Every word truthful; Words can't explain my appreciation for this magnificent effort. Be well my friend. 👉☮👈

[@vernonhurley1300]

My pick for GOAT center. Can't believe Shaq thinks he was better. Shaq blames his bad shooting on big hands. Hakeem was the best shooting center ever. Short range or middle range. Best footwork for a big. Best defender. What more can you want?

[@HA.A82]

Shaq never said he's better. Infact he's called Hakeem the greatest center of all time.

[@AhmadFirdausIdris_AFNAN]

agree@@HA.A82

[@roubini74]

HAKEEM IS THE Smoothest center i had seen from the 80s and 90s. i stop watching NBA since year 2000.

[@2funnycompanytv]

I’ve Always been a fan of Hakeem Olajuwon One of the most humblest basketball players you’ll ever meet he created a new position point center the dream Hakeem Olajuwon

[@stephansteohanlarsen7457]

Praises blessings Tucson Arizona Sonoran desert 🏜️ Jah sisters Africa Nigeria Lagos to sleep perchance to Hakeem

[@jimmiehelenbarneschickb8342]

One of my favorite players of all times ☺️ and I got the opportunity to meet him in my golden years recently @ a Walmart in San Antonio, TX. He denied that, "he was the Dream!" 2 this day I think about how close I got to see The Dream. I want ever forget that moment in my life. Hakeem you didn't fool me!!!

[@GasGotti]

@@jimmiehelenbarneschickb8342 that’s awesome. Thanks for sharing that.

[@lloydkline]

@Jimmie Helen Barnes (Chick B) Wow very , lucky

[@shammahokorie3104]

I cried a few times watching this. Quietly. It was beautiful dream come through after years of hard work I was watching. It is the Spirit of Resilience and Excellence in Nigerian. It was that humility and gratitude to bask in that moment when you get to the top and you both soak and contemplate the joy. Great player, great human, great Nigerian. Arise o Compatriot. Nigeria s call obey. God lead us through this harrowing journey of birthing a new Nigeria hopefully starting from next week. We ve stayed too long here

[@thabeaststl3703]

Hakeem was so good!! His post progressioin was the best plus he was so skilled!!! His fundamentals and athleticism were the perfect mix for a big man!!

[@deebofleebo6427]

Olajuwon is easily the greatest player of all time! Learned basketball at age 16, was drafted #1 overall at age 21, gentleman swept the defending champ Showtime Lakers and took the 86' Celtics to game 6 of the Finals by age 23! Carried terrible teams to the playoffs every year, then became the only player in history to win MVP, DPOY, Finals MVP, all NBA first team, all defensive first team, and the ring in the same season at age 31! Olajuwon dominated 4 of the all time top 10 centers in the WCF and Finals, the only player to retire top 10 in 5 categories, the only player to record 200+ blocks and 200+ steals in the same season, and the only player to have a winning record against Jordan's Bulls!

[@oriayodele4600]

Nope Mj still the goat but Hakeem top 10 altimeter mabye top 5

[@oriayodele4600]

Don’t forget abt Isaiah Thomas against the bulls

[@stuartewoldt1513]

HaKeem is just a great man in aspire to be. Yes, a great player (1 of the best) but everything about him as a human is just top notch. The city of Houston Loves Hakeem because we know his heart. Prosperity to you Hakeem where ever you are.

[@mrsurvival7502]

As kid growing up this was my hero. He is the greatest for me rockets 🚀 ❤ 🙌

[@arianprofit]

I’m right with you! Jersey and tshirt in my closet. Etonic shoes. Canvas on my wall. I’m 42 years old. Hero

[@williebrown3691]

I get quite and humble watching the Dream Greatness. The only player I get quite about. All I can do is sit back and enjoy his Greatness.

[@patrickamtman4004]

That dream shake and the the footwork...its like he took ballet he was soooo light on his feet the shake was sooo smooth and silky almost automatic if I had my choice of any big to start a franchise with Id without a doubt have 93-94 hakeem he swept the awards that year MVP, Finals MVP, DPLOY, CHAMPION AND FINALS MVP....defeating Patrick Ewing a FILTHY KNICKERBOCKER SQUAD with michael taking sometime away from the game hakeem dominated

[@lifeisbutamoment]

No player in the league today could guard Hakeem. Giannis, Joel, Jokic, LeBron, etc would get embarrassed by him on both sides of the court

[@PurpReynolds]

I agree

[@RaiderClarke312]

Amen....

[@monolithgeometry3221]

They don't let em play on defense anymore so it's moot. Not that they would want to play D anyway. Have you seen their bank statements? Fuuu that defense sh**

[@jeremyjames1659]

He might be the best player no one ever talks about.

[@jiantong1985]

One of the all time great centers. Can see him dominating any era of the game

[@hectorlopez1069]

No defender wants to play against him, never, or he will beat you bad.

[@wmsmith7346]

Man Dream is like the forgotten top 5 player ever. If the Ralph Sampson thing woulda worked out he'd have been at least Kareem level like remembered differently. Man he was absolutely incredible. Numbers and everything ppl forgrt he blocked over 3000 shots. Scary good numbers.

[@bobscott7440]

30 blocked shots against the Seattle Supersonics in the 1993 Western Conference semifinals. The most ever in a best of seven playoff series. I believe that record still stands. Unfortunately for Houston, they lost to the Sonics in 7 games.

[@hectorlopez1069]

Kenny Smith shot would of won it for the rockets against the sonics.

[@hectorlopez1069]

The Sonics were the team to dominate the rockets in the playoffs.

[@jlobiafra]

​@@hectorlopez1069 they had their number but that series was a coin flip. Game 7 in OT. A terrible call in the final minute against the rockets cost them, if they had instant replay the rockets win that series

[@vktravellog1242]

The dream in my opinion is one of the best centers of all time. This guy does everything from offense to defense and is a complete player. He is in my top 10 if not top 5 list of all time greats!

[@hectorlopez1069]

No question about it. An all-time great.

[@mspionage1743]

Shaq did the most hilarious impersonation of the Dream years ago. Wish I knew when but there was an interview about the best he ever faced and it was Hakeem. Shaq said he tried to scare him by digging his elbows in and Dream said (Shaq uses Hakeem accent): "My Brother, that was a fine elbow you hit me with." So funny, so Hakeem.

[@willking09]

Just saw a clip of Kevin Garnett doing an impersonation of Hakeem "trash talking." Just search for it. He hit him with a lateral 😆

[@IRgEEK]

What an amazing player! I was super proud when my then middle school Son chose to rep The Dream for a school project! Many just know his play on the court and miss out on how hard it took to get there, and how big of a heart he had giving back. Thank you for sharing this post!

[@HOE-rv6ie]

I liked Olajuwon very much. He gave Houston championship being a lower seeded team. His footwork is amazing.

[@hectorlopez1069]

and the only all-star to win it all for the city of Houston.

[@charliehorse543]

The best big man hands down.

[@JVTrickypants]

I was only 6'5" (and that maxed in like 10th grade), but had to play down low and he was my total hero. The tough, the fadeaways, the drop step, the PASSING ability that is so underrated....while also doing all the things I couldn't (dunking, blocking at the rim, etc.) No matter what your height, position, or even skill level is, you can learn something from Hakeem.

[@lloydkline1518]

@@JVTrickypants hakeem olajuwon low post scientist in pant area in basketball court

[@screwdriverman5-kf2ui]

Lol no

[@ernieestrada193]

And I'm a spurs fan and I love the dream

[@lloydkline1518]

Really:; how about david ribinson.; kareem abdul jabber got lucky an missing david robinson & navy stuff

[@lee72artis]

I think what made Hakeem different was that he wanted to be better in order to do better. We can have all the ability in the world. When we make the decision to be better, that is when we can change the world. That's what made Hakeem Olajuwon different.

[@pinpointpinpoint6017]

That game against Louisville was perhaps my personal favorite collegiate game ever! Hakeem became my dream right there. And he proved every bit worth his pick in the NBA. His jumping skills were legendary!

[@hectorlopez1069]

Legendary and perfect to play the center position

[@hectorlopez1069]

Unfortunately, he came up short vs North Carolina St and Georgetown, both NCAA losses.

[@jlobiafra]

Yeah I remember Rodney mcray and clyde Drexler trading dunks. That should of been the final

[@subjectively-observered]

My favorite all-time athlete ever. The man was incredible on the court.

[@hectorlopez1069]

Incredible on offense and defense. What a star player for the rockets.

[@rudyhage]

Greatest center ever .. greatest footwork .. i tried to imitate every move he did

[@johnnyshami5318]

Best big man both defensively and offensively, to ever play the game of basketball

[@dundee1080]

No one was that dominant in the history of NBA in his prime...numbers speak volumes. The guy was top 5 in every major category...

[@alioucisse1548]

Yup. He's in the top 5 greatest centers of all time and top 10 in the history of the NBA

[@deebofleebo6427]

@@alioucisse1548 Olajuwon is head and shoulders above every center to ever live! The only player that comes close to his greatness is Jordan!

[@alioucisse1548]

@@deebofleebo6427 I won't go that far. Kareem, Wilt and Russell were very good. That's why I say he's in the top five greatest centers and top ten of all time

[@deebofleebo6427]

@@alioucisse1548 you mean the Kareem that got eliminated by every dominant center he's ever played against including 6'9 Dave Cowens and 23y old Olajuwon? You mean the Wilt that could barely get 2 rings even tho he was bigger, stronger, and faster than everybody, got swept by a 38 win team in the first round, and piggybacked off Jerry West for a second ring? You mean the Russell that has a 15ppg 42% FG and basically ZERO offense? Yes, Olajuwon is head and shoulders above them

[@lloydkline1518]

Hsreem olajuwon had a game winning 15/20 jump shot or low post hook shot

[@sunriseeternity300]

As good as Jordan was on the wing, Hakeem was on post. Who had better footwork? jordan or Dream? Who was a better defender? Jordan or Dream? If jordan was just slightly a better scorer (avg), Then dream was the better Rebounder (avg). Positions play a factor into both the scoring and Rebound numbers. Hakeem was shooting the turn-around from both sides before micheal took the move from him (watch the footwork). Jordan is my #1 fav. of all-time. I write all of this to say. Hakeem was as good as the greatest player of all-time. Hakeem really should get mentioned in that convo. Every aspect of Jordans game, I can counter with an aspect of dreams game. Dream was really that nice.

[@bGzzzzz]

Jordan did say during his run that it was only a matter of time before he faced Hakeem in the finals - shame that never came to fruition…..

[@billbixby557]

Thank you for acknowledging Jordan's footwork was, in part, a byproduct of taking notes from Hakeem. During his first retirement he had a front row seat to watching Hakeem go back to back gold with twinkle toes fantabulous footwork on full display. MJ, to my knowledge, has never publicly acknowledged gaining insight from Hakeem but everybody knows Kobe went to go see Hakeem and Houston so did LeBron, when those two seek #34 and ask to pick his brain, I'd say it's a safe bet MJ had someone put together a Dream post moves mixtape for His Airness to study before his first comeback. His 96, 97, & 98 Championship campaigns were heavily based on his triple threat midpost attack ( primarily on the right side of the Court where is the dream set up on the left mostly ) .

[@jtremaine23]

@@billbixby557 Huh? MJ had great footwork before watching Hakeem do anything.

[@jtremaine23]

MJ shot fadeaways from both sides early in his career. He just shot fadeaways more later in his career. I can link some videos, if need be.

[@billbixby557]

@@jtremaine23 again more generalisms; 'he shot from both sides' - he's an NBA player considered maybe the greatest ever, yes, i understand he could shoot from both sides of the Court. I was breaking down the ratio as I remember where he preferred to setup, roughly 40% to the right, 40% center and when forced to he would let it go on the left side the remaining 20%. 'He shot more fadeaways later in his career' that's pretty much every NBA player, man tighten up on your NBA chops and we'll talk on another thread.

[@roundedges2]

Way underrated. His intensity, athleticism--Unstoppable when hot

[@jpang5477]

His footwork was impeccable

[@ernieestrada193]

🏆🏆🇨🇱🤘

[@funbomb1102]

Moving from Detroit to ca at the age of 13. I started loving the suns, Hakeem made me Cry.

[@ninamdimott3420]

I loved watching Olajuwan. I remember getting so excited the same way I used to get excited to watch Michael Jordan.

[@polotrey]

I was born and raised in Houston. He's been a part of the city since I was 4 years old... He almost feels like a family member. I have the utmost respect for him as an athlete and a man. Such an icon and legend

[@danielbrown3461]

I'd say the Houston Police and Military are just as important.

[@polotrey]

@@danielbrown3461 who said they aren't important and how does that relate to Hakeem? SMH

[@jlobiafra]

​@@danielbrown3461 🙄

[@hwrk777]

Hakeem is my favorite player of all time player. I watched or listened to every Rocket game I could back then. I believe he's the best all around center that ever played the game. He had it all!

[@haroldfrye3096]

Hakeem learned from one of the Best centers of all time underrated Moses Malone 💯

[@hectorlopez1069]

Two of the best to play for the Rockets

[@saleemkirmani5583]

​@hectorlopez1069 The best to play for the Houston Rockets. Clyde comes 3rd for me. Hakeem Olajuwon was Big Mo's best pupil.

[@lamontehodges1901]

Actually he’s my favorite NBA player ever. He’s the most underrated player ever . He should be rated far higher on the all time list.

[@robfrost]

He would be on my starting 5. Could be C with Duncan at PF or PF with Jabbar at C.

[@javieririzarry2587]

For me he is the greatest skilled center of all time he’s footwork was amazing 🤩 he don’t have the kareem and chamberlain numbers and that’s is why he is not the greatest center ever but when you talk about skill he is the best period

[@dreb5776]

Don't forget he beat Kareem and Magic and their prime to go to the finale

[@shumonbrown5229]

Mos' Def'!!!!!!!!!

[@AG1980sBaby]

He was the one player Jordan didn't want none of there's a reason he was picked ahead of Jordan

[@pickzkickz]

He was better than Kareem....his numbers came from playing with Magic and 5 other hofers. Olajuwon schooled EVERYONE. So how is someone better? Put Olajuwon on those Laker teams.

[@ronmonroe7637]

The best skilled offensively .... and the absolute best defensively !! That equals the greatest Center ever ,in my humble opinion

[@michaelastorga3187]

Greatest all around center of all time. The Dream is Houston's Greatest Athlete

[@lovemy3babes17]

I like this team. Fresher, high-quality shot selection. Gritty on defense. Appreciates AD defense, while the offense struggled. Clutchness happens on defense, too.

[@expatmarc6611]

Dude was spectacular. Great doc.

[@kneez65]

Model athlete, great down to earth player. One of the best ever

[@JJ-ub4ih]

I'm from HTOWN grew up watching him. Dude was a beast, and beat some of the all time best centers.. Oh, he is one of the top centers...🤣🤣🍻

[@hectorlopez1069]

Top centers to ever play the game.

[@hugoalmeidalima6363]

That shot @ 2:55 is of the basketball court I would years later play basketball on. We called it "Club" but it's officially named Obele-Odan Community Centre, on Fujah Street, Off Randle Avenue, Surulere, Lagos. I grew up on Randle Avenue while Hakeem's hood was Bank-Olemoh. He is a good 14 years older than me but we all knew his story and exploits on that basketball court.

[@BLACK_MikeHammer]

'Lere things, Bankolemoh, Bode Thomas, Shitta, Akerele, Lawanson.... Good times in that area, nuff respect to my Lere' brethren✊🏿✊🏿

[@HailKingCeezer]

How sweet it is! The next year was the most amazing playoff run ever! b2b Clutch City!

[@nounicorns1087]

He was super athletic and nimble. Doesn’t resemble a center at all. And he had explosive verticality. One of the best athletes to ever play in the nba. Much more visible with the courtside cameras.

[@hectorlopez1069]

No smartphones on the crowd, just courtside cameras in the 80s and 90s.

[@msl5253]

@No Unicorns Yeah. When you see the camera from court side, his movements look crazy

[@noname9360]

Thanks for uploading this hakeem is one of my favorite players of all time hes on my top 5 but man the rockets could never get past the sonics in the playoffs until 97 with the help of barkley and drexler

[@Given2Fly7173]

Even Jordan was scared of The Dream….facts!

[@michaelwynnsr.4146]

The best Big Man I've seen play the game

[@rodprops]

My 2 favorite players of the 90's, Hakeem Olajuwon and Patrick Ewing.

[@MrNaturalSez]

Two college athletes whom I remember the first time I saw them: Dan Marino and Hakeem!

[@edwarddaou9941]

Growing up watching the greatest center of all time. #Dream34

[@marlonhenderson6319]

Top 5 center. So underrated.

[@pickzkickz]

Top 1....yall judge by teammates, which is BS. Accolades, rings....team achievements. On the court, it's not even close.

[@eazymoneymane7789]

Top 5 player skills wise on both sides of the ball of all time

[@canwetalk1790]

I saw Wilt Chamberlain and Lew Alcindor Otherwise known as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar play center and as you have Shaq, David Robinson Patrick Ewing Tim Duncan and not one of these centers would I pick over Hakeem Olajuwon the best ever to do it

[@eazymoneymane7789]

@@canwetalk1790 I grew up in the 80s , are you saying Hakeem is the best center ever? If so why is he better than Kareem and wilt because I didn't get to see them play? Thanks

[@canwetalk1790]

@@eazymoneymane7789 Yes Hakeem is the best I’ve ever seen play and I believe he’s the greatest of all time at the center position. Consider this, his contemporaries were Shaquille O Neal David Robinson Patrick Ewing and Tim Duncan perhaps the greatest set of big men ever to play at one time in the league. Hakeem Olajuwon went up against Shaquille in the finals David Robinson in the semi finals and Patrick Ewing in the finals and he destroyed all of them. He is undoubtably the greatest defender for a big man ever in the game and his foot work was phenomenal. His mid range jumper was absolutely unstoppable and he was the fastest big man up and down the floor to me ever. He won two championships with no all star players. Yes I did see Wilt Chamberlain play and also Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. No doubt they were phenomenal offensive talents but their game did not extend much beyond that. Their defense was average at best and they were not known for dominating both sides of the floor like Hakeem was. Consider the fact that arguably the greatest player ever Michael Jordan has Hakeem as his all-time starting center. If you were to Google or KZbin the “dream shake” you will see how great an offensive talent Hakeem was. Keep in mind this man barely played high school ball and was a soccer player when he went to the University of Houston. He literally learned the game and how to play it as a college player and took the University of Houston to two NCAA championship games. So here we go for Hakeem on a scale of 1 to 5 his defense of ability was 4.9 his offensive ability was 4.7 his physical ability was a five. If he had played in the New York or Los Angeles market he would undoubtably and universally be recognized as the greatest center ever to play

[@kylemartin305]

Dream deserves movie made about him. Met him when he was about 19 at UofH. My first hero as a kid.

[@hectorlopez1069]

A hero to all houstonians

[@drutheconsciousgentlemanan9318]

He would beat alot of my favorite teams growing up but I always loved watching him play ball. He had no real weaknesses at Center in his prime.

[@linh811]

MVP DPOY FMVP all in 1994. Never been done

[@jamesotayza2230]

Not to take anything away from the other icons of the sport, but as a working man, i pick Hakeem and Tim Duncan as my heroes. Humility, hard work, loyalty, dedication. Game in and game out, they hunker down, knuckle up, and sweat for every cent theyre paid. No BS, no divas here.

[@brokerhenry]

Amazing that in all those final games, Hakeem was fasting!!! No food or drinks! Jesus!!!!

[@jonathanpedersen7654]

Its awesome Kobe learned his impeccable footwork from the goat Hakeem the Dream!

[@ViLLAiN_2004]

Hakeem that Year Accomplished the NBA Season MVP,, Finals MVP,, Defensive Player of the Year...

[@Dave2one6]

I first hear of him in 87 while in the 6th grade, a classmate had his basketball card grabbing a rebound in traffic.

[@AHMAD-2324]

The Big Man version of Michael Jordan. Unbelievable offensive player while being a nonpareil defensive player.

[@juanio7036]

@??? Mann I agree. Jordan even said if he had Hakeem as a teammate they never lose

[@ahmediqbalelhuda3035]

True, no offense for a center like shaq, ewing or robinson, but hakeem is another level, he have power, he have atlecism, he post up, even he's footwork is at another level, and MJ admire him most

[@russoulfree]

But wait!... No mention of the repeat, and sweep of Penny and the Magic the next year!! Oh Nick Anderson... The Dream ! 🙌🏻

[@mostlysunny582]

his name should always be in the conversation of the greatest centers.

[@hectorlopez1069]

Of course

[@patrickfranco7745]

Hakeem the Dream.He makes me proud I was raised in Houston,Texas I loved watching him play.

[@jazzcookmusic5677]

Such a great video!

[@williampenn3766]

The greatest spin move ever for a center/big man. Tremendous leaping ability again for a center/big man. Hakeem the Dream

[@smoothoperator7023]

You guys can have Wilt, Bill, Kareem, Patrick & Shaq, but i'm riding with The Dream all day long.

[@sidneyatkins6678]

This dude had moves on top of moves

[@P.G.1966]

I think Hakeem is my most entertaining player of all time.

[@BadTV1993]

Hakeem was the Best Center...best skilled, smoothest, best dressed, most handsome..the total package Lex Luger aint have ish on him! lol

[@shyboyfso]

Hakeem Olajuwon vs Patrick Ewing great rivalry in college and 1994 NBA Finals. They're closer in age just 5 months difference. At least Ewing's Knicks took Olajuwon's Rockets to 7 games earning that Championship. Better than Hakeem vs Shaq as Olajuwon is almost a decade older than ONeal and Rockets swept Magic.

[@hectorlopez1069]

It was a tough battle between the two giant centers. Olajuwon got the best of Ewing.

[@charlesjackson5078]

He was unstoppable with the moves he made against everyone on the floor every game he played in

[@TETRARCHMetalheadUnstableFreak]

Hakeem is one of the best most skilled players in NBA history

[@upabittoolate]

I asked a younger fellow (I'm in my 40s. He's in his 30s) if Giannis is better than Akeem. He said yes. That's a tough debate.

[@canwetalk1790]

@@upabittoolate no sir not tough at all that younger fella was only three or four years old when Hakeem was in his prime so he would not know Take it from someone that saw Hakeem play when he was at the University of Houston which I did and I will tell you right now that Hakeem Olajuwon was better than Giannis. Giannis is a great player but when it comes to all around skill and talent including the defensive end of the court Giannis can’t touch Hakeem

[@upabittoolate]

@@canwetalk1790 you're not making any sense at all.

[@canwetalk1790]

@@upabittoolate and guess what you are absolutely entitled to your opinion no matter how wrong it is

[@upabittoolate]

@@canwetalk1790 what I said is not a matter of opinion. It is a matter of fact. Neither player has a clear, statistical edge in that comparison. Setting that aside,your remark about Freak being a child when Dream was in his prime is foolishness. Why? Because numbers have been recorded.

[@alexeim1966]

The same thing happened to Wilt Chamberlain in college. North Carolina used the slowdown game and won the championship by one point. During the game against Georgetown, Akeem got in foul trouble.

[@thelifeofhec7276]

This channel is gold

[@Nkosinati]

1986 Houston Rockets. I remember that team.......SCARY. Unsung heroes; almost completely overshadowed in history by the historically great 1986 Celtics. But that Rockets team, with a healthy Ralph and Hakeem, was also one of the greatest teams in history, imo. How many teams in history, other than those Celtics, could beat the '86 Rocket team in a 7-game series?

[@mongoslade277]

That Houston team was excellent. They beat the defending champion Lakers in 5 games. Those 86 Celtics is a top 5 all time team. What if Sampson doesn't get hurt. What if Mitchell Wiggins and Lewis Lloyd didn't have their issues......

[@louismclean6662]

Rigged Dream dominated game 1 refs let Celtics foul him every after facts!!!

[@msl5253]

@@mongoslade277 Yeah. What if John Lucas (who never came back) wasn't suspended!?

[@msl5253]

@@louismclean6662 Dunno, but the league Rigged it after with those drug test in 87, and their Life Time Bans for first time players. Rumor has it, they wanted to go after dream, but couldn't find anything on him.

[@mongoslade277]

@@msl5253 Houston still wasn't good enough to beat a healthy Boston team in the 1986 season even with John Lucas. If they drew the Lakers again in the 1987 playoffs I think they could've beat them with Lucas & even without Mitchell Wiggins and Lewis Lloyd. They definitely would not have lost to Seattle in the playoffs

[@ramirolara9450]

I'm glad he got his championship rings cause man he deserved those I still remember buying his shoes at Payless as a kid

[@kareemayers1869]

Spalding $35

[@justinmorgansr2028]

My favorite player of all time

[@Mr.Bassman]

Thanks for sharing!

[@ezekielburt1212]

Got my moves from studying jordan..got my post game from studying the dream ..my favorite center personally of all time

[@hectorlopez1069]

Olajuwon is better than Jordan. That is the true.

[@sonnyblack7226]

He was the best overall center. FUNDAMENTALS.

[@jaws7794]

may not have won the NCAA championship. but winning multiple NBA championships was way more fitting for this player.

[@treysure1]

This was really enlightening! I mean, to see his accomplishments again, I can't but appreciate his legacy! He was & still is Hakeem the Dream in my book! Thanks for sharing this 🙌🙏

[@hotsauce7985]

My favourite center of all time. There’s no big man that can move like him.

[@Garf2O]

24:33 "i remember when we was deep into our playoff run when hakeem said to me, "kenny, go get me some water"

[@andestung1760]

Is Hakeem the only one who won the NBA title without any Hall of Fame-class teammate playing alongside him? Especially in their first title win

[@mongoslade277]

That's a great point!!! I was gonna say Portland in 1977 but Bill Walton had Maurice Lucas. Isiah Thomas had Dumars. Detroit in 2004. Right now Ben Wallace is the only HOFer but Chauncey Billups will make the HOF. Rasheed might make it too. I think you're right

[@rabzy595]

Giannis didnt have any hall of famer

[@mongoslade277]

@@rabzy595 Middleton could actually go from the G League to the HOF. I've seen better players Not make the HOF but basketball has no real criteria

[@ousamaabdu794]

When Kawhi won with Toronto in 2019 there doesn't appear to be any HOFers on that roster. Kyle Lowery and Marc Gasol have very slim chances, heck very slim to none.

[@monolithgeometry3221]

Modern era don't count. For nuthn

[@jamestucker4414]

True champion .did alot for the city n.thank u sir .no one will ever b as good as u

[@jasonlewis6914]

He is the man. I have the VHS of this and his hard cover book the dream.

[@hectorlopez1069]

VHS life and no smartphones in the 90s

[@alvinneckbonejohnson6766]

and to think shaq has the nerve to put himself in the category with Hakeem....not even close