Despite being disappointed, Shaq didn't accuse Hakeem of ducking him. He stated that he knew firsthand how competitive ...

When Hakeem Olajuwon entered the NBA in 1984, he felt that his quickness was an asset he could use against other teams' big men. However, he learned the hard way that what you see on television is not ...

Pippen was supposed to be the defensive juggernaut, while Barkley handled the rebounding and provided help on offense, which ...

Hall of Famer Hakeem Olajuwon has always had a soft spot for Shaquille O'Neal because the former considered him as his mentee. Olajuwon knew that O'Neal wanted to mimic his game and even trained him ...

Hakeem Olajuwon and Kevin Garnett were two of the fiercest competitors in the NBA. While their styles differed, their legacies mirror each other in rare company. Both were dominant defenders, elite ...

Shaquille O'Neal admits Spurs star Victor Wembanyama is different, pointing to Hakeem Olajuwon as a better fit than his own ...

Born in Lagos, Nigeria, Hakeem "The Dream" Olajuwon is the greatest African player to ever grace an NBA floor. After attending the University of Houston where he led "Phi Slama Jama" to three Final ...

It's funny how things work out - the mighty big man nicknamed "The Dream" lives the American Dream playing an uniquely American born sport - basketball. One of the most dominant big men to ever play ...

Skilled big men like Hakeem Olajuwon, Nikola Jokic, and Victor Wembanyama all possess tremendous footwork. Given that this skill becomes the foundation of their offensive approach, several skilled big ...

SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Spurs' Victor Wembanyama received some Hall of Fame-worthy basketball training with Rockets legend Hakeem Olajuwon. The Spurs center shared a photo on his social media of ...