Am I the only one who loves Hakeem Olajuwon?
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Hakeem is the complete Big Man.
K.A.T. gonna have problems with those words😂
that`s well said.
Overated
Hakeem The Dream!!!
Hakeem is my goat
If Hakeem played in this era he would be the Point Center bringing up the ball with crazy handles. He would be the craziest hybrid ever. He'd be averaging a triple double and winning defensive and MVP awards
And he would be shooting 3s too with a high percentage! I mean if Brooke Lopez could become a 3 point threat, when he started his career playing in the low post, imagine what Hakeem The Dream coulda done!
nah.. it would be boring to watch him play this era.. better when he had men that tried to guard him
@@wallieshere lol
And someone said Jokic is a better center than Hakeem Olambiwonnu Olajuwon
Of all the GOATS on this channel, this one is legit.
Hakeem seemed to have an effortlessness about him. He was more agile than most guys his size, but never looked like he had to try very hard. He made it look so easy, which is usually a cliche thing to say.
I'd say most skilled, most graceful big in NBA history.
He didn't dominate with his physique but dominated with footwork, grace, smarts. Cat-quick AF too especially when he was younger.
Top 3 big men ever. Olajuwon fan from Brazil.
BEEN A FAN OF HAKEEM THE DR34M OLAJUWON SINCE 92 HAPPY I WAS ABLE TO WATCH ALL THEM 🚀 🚀 🚀 ROCKETS GAMES BACK THEN AND CELEBRATE DOWN RICHMOND AND WESTHEIMER WHEN THEY WON BACK TO BACK TWOSTON
I'm a huge David Robinson fan, but Hakeem was built differently. One of the greats to ever play, arguably the best center I've ever watched.
if he plays in todays NBA, he be just like javale mcgee.
@@benlagman1 put the pipe down pls
@@MrCandytyper get mad fanboy. 🤪
@@MrCandytyper what's in dude's pipe😂?
Comparing an all time great to Javale(no disrespect to Javale) is insane, how do you even make that comparison even if you don't particularly like Hakeem, his #'s speak for itself...
What are Javale's #'s like side by side?
Has he even made an All-Star team or All NBA team, 1st, 2nd or 3rd ever before?😏
A big fat NO?!
@@benlagman1🤡🤡
Hakeem was easily one of the nest of all times. He is the only player that Jordan respected a lot. Whenever MJ talks about Hakeem, he really means it and that says a lot
I wished they had met in the Finals, woulda been a match up for the ages
True 😊
He's not the only player Jordan respected alot where did you get that nonsense from
Jordan respected quite a few players back then.
@@melvynsngltn27
😂 that's right Mel you keep these youngsters in check.
The 90s were a golden era for NBA centers. Look at how many of these highlights show Hakeem beating fellow legends like Shaq, Ewing or Robinson.
Totally agree. And amazingly we're not mentioning Mourning, Mutombo and Smits.
@@ktapreswreckd921v9 Vlade, Sabonis, Jayson Williams, Ratliff, etc.
A Golden Era for Centers … dominated by a guard😂
@@thecleandon5171 that one guard was not rly ordinary guard
Kareem also
Hakeem is my personal pick for goat and my favorite player of all time.
Among the real GOATS!
I'm a huge Hakeem Olajuwon fan. He left a huge mark on the NBA and most people don't even remember his '86 finals run when Hakeem averaged 11.8, 5.5 steals+blocks, and 24.7 against the greatest frontline in NBA history.
Hakeem my starting center... he was an amazing two way player :)
I agree the greatest Center of all time
Agree, if I had a team not even as good but just close to the Shaq Lakers or the 90's bulls, no one would forget about him, no one
The duo of Hakeem Olajuwon and Ralph Sampson disbanded due to Sampson's injury, but if Sampson had not been injured and the duo had continued, the Rockets would have built a dynasty in the 1980s and 1990s.
Losing Wiggins and Lloyd hurt the Rockets more than Sampson being injured
@@hakeemolajuwon4352 Lewis "black magic" Lloyd
DAMN THOSE KNEES!!! Ralph was KG before his time.
I always reiterate that if my man Ralph Sampson hadn't incurred those horrendous injuries, Michael Jordan wouldn't be remembered in the same way; people look at me askance like I'm the biggest fool of all time.
@@camaradiop3731 I have some memories of Ralph Sampson, but Jordan still would have gotten a couple in. Maybe not six, but still four.
I'm always immediately clicking one of your videos with Hakeem in it!
I Just moved to Houston from Toledo Ohio in 93, Toledo did not have an NBA team, so we were split between the Cavs, Pistons and the Bulls. Hakeem and Rudy and the Rockets gave me two Championships, 2024 I am still here! Go Rockets!
My all time favorite! I wanted the Rockets to play the Bulls in the finals so badly in the 90’s. That would have been a great matchup!
Most talented Center ever.
Jordan's pick for all-time pickup game: Magic, Pippen, James Worthy, and Hakeem the Dream. Jordan has complete respect for Hakeem's game because he dominates both ends of the floor.
My favorite big by far! Silky smooth game, graceful, unbelievable finesse. Footwork the greatest next to Kobe. As skilled and agile as any guard. A defensive juggernaut and an offensive wizard. I can go on and on.
Kobe got footworks training from Hakeem
@@jurassicparkboom2426 Damn, well that explains it.
@@jurassicparkboom2426Used a move Dream showed him to beat the Rockets. Even nodded at Dream on the sideline.😅
Kobe took footwork classes from Dream.
Hakeem stats since rookie are amazing.
And on top of that.. he was not selfish.
never forcing for a shoot,
It came naturaly with the flow of the game
Who dislikes the big Hakeem? He is an awesome pivot and a grizzly at defense, multiplying humongous blocks and rebounds. He has heart, it's impossible not to like a player as soulful as him, even if he plays against your team!
he's also top 10 all-time in steals. which for a center is unheard of.
U buy the hype hakkeem overated
@@user-qo6eq8bq9fNo because he wasn't
And my day just got better!
to answer the title question: NO you are not the only one, hakeem is my top all around center EVER. thanks for showing him the love he deserves.
another great video!
One of the best centers to play the game
I definitely consider him an all time great. I'd take him over Shaq any day because he was so much more versatile.
The twin towers of Houston..if you weren't there to watch it.
Omg! You have no idea how exciting basketball was .
I agree!
My only question. Did you see Shaq in his prime? Fast break... full court dribbling behind his back. Eluding the defense.... monster dunk!
The Dream was amazing to watch.
Miss the basketball i grew up with. But i hear what you're saying.
Much respect
Well he would make Shaq look bad every time they played head to head. So yeah, I'd take him over him too. Hakeem is the GOAT at center and criminally underrated all time.
I think I would take him over any other center ever
Shaq literally said the only person he couldn't stop was The Dream
I think he is the best center of all time.
Hakeem the "Dream" my favourite center in this era!
Hakeem had everything in his arsenal and his footwork is the best any big man ever had, bar none
Agree, I said it so many times, and a bag load of post moves and many post counter moves as the situation asks, defense, rebounding, leadership and the list goes on
Moses and Lanier both had great footwork too
@@HiNRGboy you're not listening, the Dream had all the moves in his arsenal + jumpshot and on top of all that the best footwork that any big man could dream of.
@@HiNRGboy yeah, we didn't say he is the only we could move his feet, just he was the best at it among the centers
@@sergeimalynovskyi1370 I don't need to listen to you, I saw the Dream play LIVE I'll let Hakeem speak for himself. I never said any Center was like Hakeem, all I said was there are other Centers that also have great footwork and could score at ease. You do realize Moses taught Hakeem I hope..
Hakeem forever. The best footwork ever. The most complete frontcourt player ever.
Hakeem the Dream is the GOAT of centers IMO! And Michael Jordan shares the same sentiment!
He's my all-time favorite player. I didn't really get into basketball until 1994, and I watched the Knicks-Rockets Finals. Of course I knew who Jordan was and I had seen how great he was, but he was playing baseball. Seeing Hakeem dismantle Patrick Ewing made an impression on me, and then seeing him beat every great big man the year after also solidified him as my GOAT.
Dismantle? Not so ...he outplayed Ewing yes but dismantle is a stretch.......what Hakeem did to Robinson THAT was not only a dismantle but an outright ass whooping and he totally EMBARRASSED Robinson!
Agreed, he got the better of ewing but not dismantled. For me ewing did better against dream that shaq or Robinson.
@@MrBez007 yes
@@MrBez007 and ppl either don't know or forget that Ewing got the best of Hakeem in college which was before Pat's chronic knees issues.... Shaq, Hakeem and Robinson (although David rode Duncan's coattails) won in NBA but Pat won an NCAA chip which some fans consider even bigger.
@@Todd170
Ewing did not get the best of Hakeem in college. Georgetown won the title and Hakeem was still named most valuable player.
Georgetown had a team of future nba players (Wingate, Williams) alongside Ewing. Hakeem had a bunch of scrubs....once he left for the nba the cougars fell completely off the ncaa basketball landscape in terms of even making the tournament much less being a powerhouse
Hakeem Olajuwon is probably the greatest basketball player of all time.
Favorite player hands down
I love Hakeem despite being a lifelong Spurs fan but people oughta compare him and David’s stats more because they’re virtually identical both are underrated honestly, big men they stole the ball like they did was rare I know Hakeem beat us in the playoffs but that season series we dominated the Rockets that year but we lost when it mattered most I appreciate greatness and ball at the end of the day.
Not even close. Olajuwon recorded between 220-376 blocks and between 100-213 steals for his first 12 seasons! Olajuwon is the only player to record 200+ blocks and steals in the same season and Olajuwon was pulling down 1,100+ rebounds in multiple seasons! Olajuwon recorded 2 quadruple doubles in the same month, and Olajuwon is the closest a player has ever come to recording a quintuple double
Total agreement. Lifelong spurs fan here also. As much as i love the admiral, Hakeem was another animal. Both probably the most athletic centers that ever played, but Hakeems savvy and endless array of post moves were nearly impossible to defend. The Dream would be my no. 1 center without question
@@pick6whodat Yeah whenever I do my all time starting 5 he’s my Center because of his skill set.
I started playing ball in the late 80’s when I was around 13. At the time I was taller than most of my friends. I would analyze Hakeem’s moves and practice them in my driveway. He’s still my favorite player of all time.
The best center mid 80s and 90s I agree with you
Of all time, nobody comes close
Hakeem will always be my GOAT at the center position. Just had it all. Footwork, defense, leadership. Heck, he was the only one of top centers at the time that the coach gave a green light to shoot a 3.
I loved Shaq but Hakeem ate him alive... and Ewing and Robinson and Kareem. The greatest, the most complete Center EVER!
shaq actually avg more points rebounds assists and blocks than hakeem whan they played against each other😂
ate him alive huh🤣
When because I saw every game????
And Jordan had a winning record over Jordan's great dynasty with that low budget rockets team
🤡@@sultanwhomever4911
Most underrated player of all time!
Well, here in Houston we love, love, love the Dream and always will. Fond memories of watching the other team drive the lane and we're like "Don't you know Hakeem is in there?!!?!? No, really, go ahead, try your luck, pal." With his footwork, body control, strength, speed, quickness, agility and intelligence, quite possibly the best athlete I've ever seen in any sport, anywhere, and I'm 61 years old. My buddy taught Hakeem how to play tennis in college and says he's still picking yellow fuzz out of his teeth today after Hakeem figured out how to come to the net on every point.
My all time fav.!!!!
Dream shaker , baby!
Never underestimate the heart of a champion ❤ 🏆
Dream was the greatest center I've ever seen in 40+yrs watching the NBA
Hakeem was a 7 foot 250 pound guard. A once in a lifetime player!
We need him back in 24' season lol teach those young kids how to play!!? ❤
@centraltexanonb8598Yup!!😅
Rockets fan here. I hated D. Howard. Great guy off the court, but Stubborn as fudge!! Howard had Dream AND Kevin McHale and didn’t learn shit!!!
@@PoofayeCKareem got fed up of D12 too!!
Haven't watched your latest input in a while yet I'm a subsriber
....rhis episode is epic 😎😎😎
I loved Olajuwon as well, and even told the barber to cut my hair like Robert Horry, strait up. Loved the Rockets. Still do
Love The Dream. 2 things about Hakeem that make him an all time great.
1) was drafted before the GOAT and nobody says the rockets made a monster mistake
2) the man played most of the playoffs without eating or drinking ANYTHING during the day in observance of Ramadan
Not even drinking?!?
@@damac5136 he wasn’t able to eat or drink from sun up to sun down
Wow! Thanks.@@frankdudek6242
One of the sickest fade aways
I think he was better than Shaq. Watched him in his prime live frequently. Unreal. Best footwork ever too.
Greatest center of all time.
First on my list of centers. Jordan, Dream is how I’d start my team.
You Can Make Unlimited Videos For Hakeem Still It Would Not Be Enough To See Him . He Was The Best Center Ever Played The Game In Every Way .. The Dream
Best center of his era, top 3 of all time. He was just so damn versatile.
Love your videos! I'm with you. Top 5 Bigs of all-time 1. Hakeem, 2. Shaq, 3. Kareem, 4. Robinson, 5. Wilt
Fun fact about Hakeem the Dream. He never really won a championship without another superstar in his prime. In 94, he was the only superstar on his team, and in 95 Clyde Drexler, was still good but he wasn't the Clyde Drexler of 1992. All the other big men that won championships, had other all time greats to help them out. Shaq had Kobe, and D Wade. Kareem had the Big O, Magic and James Worthy. Wilt had Jerry West, Hal Greer and Billy Cunningham. Bill Russell had Bob Cousy, John Havlicek, and Sam Jones to name just a few of his all time great teammates! David Robinson had Tim Duncan! And so on and so forth!
damn nostalgia.. basketball was so exciting, so different
I still say to this day, The Dream was the best Big Man, though he only has 2 Chips. I know some other bigs (Shaq and The Admiral) had their moments where they got him, but he was an amazing player. And to thing that he was 7'1"......and playing like a shooting guard is just unreal.
Sadly, history keeps the stats. Would he had a team just close to the shaq's Lakers or Jordan bulls, he would be right up to the goat debate
Hakeem is incredibly underrated I have him as the second best center behind Kareem
March of 1990, Hakeem recorded a quadruple-double against the Golden State Warriors with 29 points, 18 rebounds, 11 blocks, and 10 assists. Nuff said. :) I am German and hate to say this, but he is better than Dirk (Marginally :) ) with regards to the best foreigner to ever lace them up. Yanni and Luka still coming up. For now Hakeem is still number 1.
And we all never really knew what Sabonis could do outside the NBA. He could have and might be the true number 1. But the Soviets kept a tight lid on him. He destroyed international games, and too bad the US only ever sent pros to the Olympics after 1992.
I'm Texan and they are my 2 Favorite players.
BEST 5 EVER
Hakeem is EASILY in the goat convo.
i recall thinking after jordan retired it was going to be the sonics time to shine.....two first round exits later ......still enjoyed the playoff and watching those rockets teams.
wilt chamberlain rip & hakeem are @ the top of the list as far best centers of all time
The dream was sick and my personal favorite that's why I supported 34 in high school
Great stuff, as always. You're a grand host, Sean!
I spent hours a day for years practicing the dream shake... and we have the same bday! Hes my all time favorite 💪
I hear he's good
Hakeem "The Big African" Olajuwon was the only man Jordan feared on the court
Those of us that grew up watchn the dream in the 90's know what the deal is💯💯😁
As a huge Jordan fan in the late 80s and 90s, Hakeem was the one center and the Rockets the one team that I always thought had the chance to dethrone MJ and the Bulls. And the 2 years MJ was retired I watched a lot of the Heat, and the Magic too because Shaq and Penny were awesome to watch. It amazes me how underrated Hakeem is these days. He was an absolute monster in the paint.
Not 2 years and not retired. Orlando beat Chicago and Houston swept them.
Let’s get this straight right now once and for all Hakeem Olajuwon is among the very greatest players to ever play the game at any position that is a FACT!
guard in body of center😍
For me what defines Dream is the domination of Robinson. He was the real MVP that year and let everyone know, in his own humble way.
One of 4 players with a quadruple double , and came one assist away from doing it again.
Dream was the man.
Amazing to watch him. He was the reason people paid to watch any form sports entertainment. A great craft deserves a real craftsman. Amazing athletic ability with a ton of work ethic and ability. He has taught countless individuals footwork and nobody will do what he did.
Olajuwan is the GOAT. TOP 2 NOT 2! #THEDREAM
Yup. There's Olajuwon and Jordan and then everybody else
To me Hakeem is the total package big man...maybe the best all around center ever. Not the most dominant, the most complete package of skills, moves, offense and defense
How is Olajuwon not the most dominant center?! He was too quick for the bigger centers and too strong for everybody else. His defense is second to none, so he was also dominating on defense, and when it comes to being clutch and having killer instinct, he's up there with Jordan and Kobe. Who else is more dominant than Olajuwon?
@@hakeemolajuwon4352 I guess by "dominant" he just means bulldozing like Shaq. 🤷♂
@@mojebi3804
Shaq lacked finesse, and that translated with tackiness when confronted with rivals with smoother moveset. Hakeem was power and finesse rolled in one.
@@nozoto Yes I much prefer Hakeem
One of my all time favorites. Incredible movement for a big guy
Top 3 player imo and I've been saying it for years, MJ, Bird and Hakeem.
when you ask MJ who will be a big man to go to war with him,he always say that will be Hakeem.
The dream shake FTW!
Probably the best center ever but the GOAT? No way!
The only man who makes low post moves look silky smooth to me
With all due respect to Nikola Jokic, anyone saying he's more skilled than the Dream is smoking rocks!
Fun fact. Reggie Lewis was the other player to have blocked Michael Jordan's shot 4 times!
I just hope the haters realize now why Jordan didn't want to face Olajuwon.
Grew up in H Town. Had season tickets during the championship years. Dream is the greatest two way big man of the post merger NBA. No question
Form me hakeem the dream had the pefect technical Skillsets of all big men
I think there are 5 centers who deserve consideration for best ever at their position. But, all-around, Hakeem was the best.
Hakeem was the Michael Jordan of all Hakeems
It’s worth keeping in mind with Hakeem he hit his peak very late and his prime only lasted for 2 years. For most of his career he was Dwight Howard.
Between Ewing,David and Shaq I think Ewing played him the best..... Hakeem outscored Pat but Pat out rebounded and out blocked him ....great centers all of them
shaq avg more points rebounds assists and blocks than hakeem whan they played against each other
@@ziginaigra but in the important games Hakeem killed Shaq....and also remember Hakeem was already old when Shaq came in the NBA.... so was Ewing..... Robinson was the only younger one.
@@Todd170 hakkem was better only in 95 season
My all time starting 5 - MJ, Magic, Lebron, Bird and The Dream. Flexible lineup. Lots of height. Lots of basketball IQ. Three of the best defensive players of all times, plus two good team defensive players. Best scorer, shooter, and passer of all time. Defensive players that can guard multiple positions. All five can pass the ball. Possibly the two best closers of all times. Five players capable of getting double digit points, assists and rebounds. The best center at stealing the ball. The best guard at stealing the ball. All can carry the scoring load. Can’t really do much better than that…
From a real team perspective. I would replace LeBron with Pippen. Too me, LeBron's skill set would be diminished on this team. Pippen is a full capable scorer and one of the greatest defensive players of all time. Now you have two of the 5 best wing defenders of all time to go with the GOAT Olajuwon. Add two great team defensive players in Magic and Bird and that is a nasty defensive team that can just outscore if they want to.
@@kevinthomes1046 Actually I totally agree. Bills fan here. I love Scottie, but saddened by recent comments by him. I was trying to justify including him and dropping LeBron. LeBron is an all time great but I question his mental toughness. Scotties defense could put him over the top. As you say, those there defenders would be something to see. LOCKDOWN
u have 2 sf + i see here 2 best defensive players >mj and dream who is 3rd?