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Hakeem Olajuwon (Basketball Player) - Age, Birthday, Bio, Facts, Family, Net Worth, Height & More

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Hakeem Olajuwon
Hakeem Abdul Olajuwon, is a former Nigerian-American professional basketball player. He has been nicknamed the "dream" of his basketball career after being sunk so easily that his college coach said it "sounded like a dream." From 1984 to 2002, he played the National Basketball Association center for the Houston Rockets and the Toronto Raptors. He led the Rockets consecutively to NBA championships in 1994 and 1995. In 2008 he was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, and in 2016, he was introduced into the FIBA ​​Hall of Fame. Born in Lagos, Nigeria, Olajuwon came from his hometown to compete at the University of Houston under the guidance of head coach Guy Lewis. His college career for Cougars included three trips to the Final Four. Olajuwon was drafted by the Houston Rockets with the first overall selection in the 1984 NBA Draft, a draft that included Michael Jordan, Charles Barkley and John Stockton.
BornJanuary 21, 1963, Lagos, Nigeria
NationalityNigerian / American
Listed height7 ft 0 in
Listed weight255 lb
High schoolMuslim Teachers College, (Lagos, Nigeria)
CollegeHouston (1981–1984)
NBA draft1984 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1, Houston Rockets

About Hakeem Olajuwon

Hakeem Olajuwon
Hakeem Olajuwon

Basketball Player Hakeem Olajuwon was born in Lagos, Nigeria on January 21, 1963. He's 61 years old today.

After leading the Team Houston Rockets to NBA championships in 1994 and 1995, he was awarded Finals MVP. He was a 12-time NBA All-Star, a member of the All-NBA First Team six times, and the NBA MVP in 1994. He was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame as well as the FIBA Hall of Fame.

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Hakeem Olajuwon before becoming famous

Hakeem Olajuwon was born in the Zodiac sign Aquarius (The Water-Bearer), and 1963 is the year of the Chinese Zodiac Rabbit (兔).

He didn't start playing basketball until he was 15.

Achievement of Hakeem Olajuwon

He was especially known for his defense, winning the Award Winner NBA Defensive Player of the Year award twice, leading the NBA in blocks 3 times, and retiring with 3,830 career blocks.

Hakeem Olajuwon's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

In 1996, he married Dalia Asafi in an arranged marriage. Abi, Aisha, and Rahmah are their three daughters. Abi spent two years in the WNBA with the Chicago Sky and Tulsa Shock after playing collegiate basketball at School Oklahoma.

Hakeem Olajuwon on Social Media

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Hakeem Olajuwon Collabed with

Basketball Player Clyde Drexler, a fellow Hall of Famer, was his teammate on the Team Houston Rockets from 1995 to 1998.

Hakeem Olajuwon Income & Net worth

Hakeem Olajuwon's income mainly comes from the work that created his reputation: a basketball player. Information about his net worth in 2024 is being updated as soon as possible by allfamous.org, you can contact to tell us Net Worth of the Hakeem Olajuwon.

Hakeem Olajuwon Height and Weight

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Latest information about Hakeem Olajuwon updated on March 17 2023.