Extension talks for Joe Aug 7, 2009
Hakeem Olajuwon had the Dream Shake, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had the Sky Hook, and we re working on a go-to move for Dwight, McCray said. He has an unbelievable work ethic. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Suns complete deal to send Shaq to Cavs Jun 26, 2009
Charles Barkley, Hakeem Olajuwon. Lost in '97 conf. (ESPN -- Basketball News)
Is Africa now a lost continent for NBA? Jun 25, 2009
The expectations that came with the arrival of Dikembe Mutombo and Hakeem Olajuwon have been sidetracked by bigger human welfare issues on the continent ... "At the time there was not much exposure. No Internet. Yeah, we knew the names but it's not like with now, it's not with like -- those guys have carried their continents. We don't have the caliber of players now to do that. Hakeem Olajuwon would have been unbelievable for our continent now, because a lot of kids would have seen him on TV.... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
From homesick to standout, Nigerian heads for Pitt Jun 23, 2009
Zanna is among a generation of Nigerians inspired by countryman Hakeem Olajuwon, the NBA great whose career spawned a sports revolution of sorts in his native country. Zanna was diverted from soccer to basketball as he grew taller in his hometown of Kuduna, started playing for local clubs and soon was getting invitations to major camps throughout Africa. (MSNBC -- Sports)
NBA might return to glory days Jun 17, 2009
Back in the day, you had Jordan, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Charles Barkley, Karl Malone and Hakeem Olajuwon leading the way. The collection of talent today rivals that group. (Erie Times-News, PA)
They're the most from coast to coast Jun 16, 2009
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,75510. x-Tim Duncan 3,72411. (Boston Globe)
Lakers seize momentum with game-one blowout Jun 6, 2009
AFP - Saturday, June 6. Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots during his team's training session one day after a Game 1 win against the Orlando Magic, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. (Yahoo! Asia News)
D-Scott: Magic in 6 Jun 4, 2009
It s a great debate to have, and I can see where people would make all the connections, said former Magic and Georgia Tech star Dennis Scott, who started at small forward alongside O Neal on that 1995 Orlando team that was swept in the Finals by Hakeem Olajuwon s Houston Rockets. We were the young, up-and-coming team back then, just like this Magic team is now. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Superman taking his game up, up and away Jun 3, 2009
Sure, guys like Hakeem Olajuwon, David Robinson and Patrick Ewing, among others, were great players, but they didn't necessarily reach the level that, say, Michael Jordan, Bryant and James have. Even the great Wilt Chamberlain once said, "Nobody loves Goliath.". (Honolulu Advertiser)
I'm glad it's not Kobe vs. LeBron Jun 2, 2009
He's a little bit Hakeem Olajuwon and a little bit Moses Malone. Howard has owned James and the Cavaliers the past two seasons. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Opinion: Van Gundy pushes Magic into Finals Jun 1, 2009
Injured in 1999, undone by Hakeem Olajuwon and Houston in 1994 and Michael Jordan nearly every year afterward, Ewing took in the moment, too, on Saturday night. "First of all, I never thought I'd be coaching," he said. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Celizic: Still ideal player Jun 1, 2009
Hakeem Olajuwon and Patrick Ewing were others. Karl Malone and Charles Barkley also racked up rebounds and scored in bunches. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Chances are slim, but teams have rallied before May 30, 2009
In Game 5, Hakeem Olajuwon forced overtime with a shot in the lane with 8 seconds left. In Game 6, five consecutive 3-pointers two apiece from Elie and Sam Cassell sparked a deciding 18-5 fourth-quarter run. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Nuggets lack the look of a champion May 21, 2009
Stung by accusations that the Houston Rockets "tanked" their 1984 season in order to obtain Hakeem Olajuwon, Stern and the NBA instituted the lottery system in 1985. ABC 7 Talkback. (ABC 7 News, DC)
HONORED: Magic's Howard wins top defensive award May 7, 2009
92), becoming just the fifth player in league history to do so in the same season, joining Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (1976), Bill Walton ('77), Hakeem Olajuwon ('90) and ('02). Howard set a goal before the season to lead the league in both rebounds and blocked shots. (USA Today -- Sports)
NBA season's marathon grind takes toll, raises labor issue Apr 30, 2009
By Adam Hunger, Reuters. Celtics teammates Paul Pierce, left, and Ray Allen, center, have had positive things to say about a potential reduction in the NBA regular season. (USA Today -- Sports)
THE AIR UP THERE Apr 18, 2009
UPDATED: 2 :55 a.m. CDT, April 18, 2009. Denver's altitude can be as much of an obstacle to Hornets as the Nuggets in playoff series Saturday, April 18, 2009 By Jimmy Smith Staff writer. (Nola.com -- Sports)
SEASON'S BEST: SI.com writers reveal their end-of-season ballots Apr 16, 2009
Howard is set to join Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Bill Walton, Hakeem Olajuwon and Ben Wallace as the only players to lead the NBA in rebounding and blocked shots. ALL-NBA TEAMS. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
OFF THE MARK: Hoops HOF class leaves us wanting more Apr 7, 2009
the 2008 class of Adrian Dantley, Patrick Ewing and Hakeem Olajuwon. And the deepest class might have been inducted in 1993, when Julius Erving, Dan Issel, Calvin Murphy and Bill Walton all gained admission. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Big Ben part of Sooners' fan base Mar 29, 2009
And junior reserve center Abi Olajuwon is the daughter of former NBA great Hakeem Olajuwon. Also, starting guard Whitney Hand is the daughter of former major league pitcher Rich Hand, forward Carolyn Winchester's father, Mike, was a punter at Oklahoma and played on the 1985 national championship team, and forward Amanda Thompson's cousin is former NBA player Bryon Russell. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Sooner showdown Mar 29, 2009
Sunday, March 29, 2009. Search stories on N&O.com. (News & Observer -- Sports)
DAVIS: A game that changed hoops Mar 27, 2009
From 1979 to '85, the tournament introduced America to six players who would dominate the NBA over the next two decades: Johnson, Bird, Isiah Thomas, Michael Jordan, Hakeem Olajuwon and Patrick Ewing. In 1982, the NCAA accepted a higher rights fee from CBS and switched networks, and it staged the Final Four in a dome for the first time since 1971. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Birthof Madness Mar 26, 2009
On the court, Bird-Magic kicked off an era that in just six years gave us Isiah Thomas, Michael Jordan, Patrick Ewing and Hakeem Olajuwon, all of whom played in the NCAA tournament title game. The Big East and ESPN were born. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Hawks continue to have Pacers' number Mar 25, 2009
Rockets 88, Mavericks 78: Hakeem Olajuwon scored 24 points and rookie Cuttino Mobley added 16 on sharp outside shooting as Houston rolled over Dallas at Dallas. It was Houston's third consecutive victory and seventh in nine games. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Alonzo Mourning rates the centers Mar 24, 2009
-- Mourning said Hakeem Olajuwon was the toughest player he ever played against. Mourning agrees with Dan that Hakeem is above Shaq and Ewing. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Defense. LeBron is all over it Mar 22, 2009
Michael Jordan won the honor once, in 1988, and is one of four to win it and the MVP. The others are David Robinson, Hakeem Olajuwon and Kevin Garnett. "It is a process for great players," McMillan said. (Cleveland.com -- Sports)
Hawkeyes Set to Play Georgia Tech in NCAAs Mar 19, 2009
Olajuwon is the daughter of NBA legend Hakeem Olajuwon. Eight states are represented on OU's roster. (Hawkeyesports.com)
JT the Brick: Pitts the pick in wild tourney Mar 17, 2009
Connecticut center Hasheem Thabeet needs to show he can be either the next Hakeem Olajuwon or Patrick Ewing in this NCAA tournament. The Huskies should have used their extra time off after their six-overtime loss to Syracuse to rest and refocus on winning it all. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Magic top Jazz, pull within 1/2-game of Celtics Mar 16, 2009
Howard continues to make his case for the NBA's Defensive Player of the Year Award, vying to become just the fifth player in history to lead the league in both rebounding and blocked shots in the same season, joining Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Bill Walton, Hakeem Olajuwon and Ben Wallace. 2009 The Associated Press. (MSNBC -- Sports)
College Basketball's Most Popular Underdogs Mar 13, 2009
Current conditions for local cities. Related Stories/Links. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
O'Neal's insecurity leads to cheap shots at Howard Mar 4, 2009
Howard pointed out that other great centers such as Bill Russell, Hakeem Olajuwon, (Magic assistant coach) Patrick Ewing, Alonzo Mourning and Dikembe Mutombo went out of their way to give him advice and offer support. But from O'Neal, there's been nothing of real substance. (Florida Today)
2008 Naismith Hall of Fame Enshrinee And Former Irish Great Adrian Dantley Will Be Honored On March 2 Feb 26, 2009
Dantley was enshrined into the Hall of Fame on September 5, 2008 and was part of seven-member class that included Hakeem Olajuwon, who led the University of Houston to three straight NCAA Final Fours and the Houston Rockets to back-to-back National Basketball Association titles; Patrick Ewing, a two time Olympic gold medalist, 1984 NCAA champion at Georgetown and 11-time NBA All-Star; Pat Riley, head coach of the Miami Heat who has captured a total of five NBA championships as a coach with the... (Und.com)
Hampton OK to return as heartbeat fixes itself Feb 18, 2009
Astros team physician Dr. Jim Muntz says the episode was common and similar to one experienced by former President George H.W. Bush, his wife, Barbara, and former NBA star Hakeem Olajuwon. The 36-year-old Hampton is 141-105 with a 4. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Hampton cleared to rejoin Astros camp Feb 18, 2009
and Mrs. [Barbara] Bush and [former Rockets player] Hakeem Olajuwon all experienced the same type of thing where they had irregular rhythm," Wade said. "It self-corrected. It could recur, but they're comfortable that it's not going to be an issue for them. (MLB.com -- Houston Astros)
Lady Jayhawks Fall to #2 Oklahoma Feb 16, 2009
Abi Olajuown, OUs 6-4 junior center, is the daughter of NBA Hall of Famer Hakeem Olajuwon. She scored five points, entering the game averaging 1. (Phog.net)
LIVE BLOG: Wildcats versus Bruins Feb 15, 2009
12:20: Hill does his best Hakeem Olajuwon impression on that multiple-pivot post move. Wow. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
OLD FAITHFUL: Why aging superstars should keep playing Feb 14, 2009
3 more than the combined output of Ralph Sampson, Hakeem Olajuwon and God. As for all those ex-athletes bored of golf outings and rubber-chicken talks to the Somers Rotary -- come back. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
NBA's elite meet in Phoenix for 58th annual All-Star Game Feb 14, 2009
-O'Neal is third in blocked shots with 18, trailing only Abdul-Jabbar (31) and Hakeem Olajuwon (23). -Allen will try and build on his record for most three-pointers (20). (ABC 7 News, DC)
Bill Hass on the ACC: A Long Journey From Soccer in Nigeria to Basketball in America Feb 13, 2009
The most successful Nigerian-born basketball player is Hakeem Olajuwon, who had a lengthy, outstanding career in the NBA and was once voted the league s MVP.. Echefu, from the port city of Lagos in southwestern Nigeria, played midfield and forward in soccer until he began growing and people suggested he turn to basketball. (Theacc.com)
Getting To Know The Walk-Ons Feb 12, 2009
Favorite NBA player: Hakeem Olajuwon. Celebrity crush: Carrie Underwood. (Gostanford.com)
NBA All-Stars will put on a show Feb 8, 2009
It will happen in a building where Kevin Johnson famously dunked over Hakeem Olajuwon. It could be Spud Webb all over again. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Ian ThomsenINSIDE THE NBA Feb 7, 2009
Blake Griffin, James Harden are top prospects for 2009 NBA draft - Ian Thomsen - SI.com. var cnn_cm_long = Math. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
