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Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / April 13
YouTube Gold: Hakeem Olajuwon vs. Shaquille O’ Neal 
There were (real) giants in those days Duke fans are rightly excited about incoming freshman Khaman Maluach, a 7-2 native of South Sudan. Today we’ve gotten used to players from Africa.
NBA News / ACC Digital Network / April 5
NBA News / ACC Digital Network / April 5
NBA News / ACC Digital Network / April 4
Orlando Magic News / Fadeaway World / February 14
Mad Dog Russo Questions Why The Magic Retired Shaquille O'Neal's Jersey
Chris 'Mad Dog' Russo's questioning of the Orlando Magic's decision to retire Shaquille O'Neal's jersey brings to light some contentious aspects of the player's tenure with the team. "They got swept by the Bulls ...
NBA News / Fadeaway World / January 11
Shaquille O'Neal Shares Kobe Bryant's, Kevin Durant's, And Other NBA Legends All-Time Starting 5
The question of the five greatest players of all time by position stirs a lot of debate. Rarely do we have a unanimous consensus over the five players that should be on the team.
Chicago Bulls News / Fadeaway World / December 28
Andre Drummond Has More 20-20 Games Than Shaquille O'Neal And Hakeem Olajuwon
Andre Drummond is one of the finest rebounders in recent NBA history, but did you know that he has more 20-point, 20-rebound games than even Hakeem Olajuwon and Shaquille O'Neal?
Denver Nuggets News / Fadeaway World / December 17
The Worst Draft And Trade Mistakes In Denver Nuggets History
In 2023, the Denver Nuggets advanced to and won the NBA championship for the first time in their franchise’s history. Since the 1976-77 season when the Nuggets came over to the NBA as a part of the ABA-NBA merger, the Nuggets have made a lot of great decisions as a franchise that led them to this point.
Houston Rockets News / FanNation Inside The Rockets / November 2
Rockets Pay Homage to Phi Slama Jama
The Houston Rockets unveiled their Nike City Edition uniform for the 2023-24 season. The uniform is a part of the NBA's "Hometown Heroes" storyline, developed to celebrate teams' connection to their respective cities.
Houston Rockets News / FanNation Inside The Rockets / September 26
Shaq Praises Hakeem For '95 Finals
When it comes to legendary championship matchups, it doesn't get much better than the 1995 NBA Finals when Shaquille O'Neal and Hakeem Olajuwon, two of the best big men ever, battled it out. The Houston Rockets swept the Orlando Magic in four games with Olajuwon winning Finals MVP in dominant fashion.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / September 19
Gilbert Arenas rips Hakeem Olajuwon over cost of his workouts
In an episode this week of his show “Gil’s Arena,” the retired former All-Star guard Arenas went on a profane rant against the center legend Olajuwon.
Milwaukee Bucks News / Larry Brown Sports / September 13
Giannis Antetokounmpo set to train with one all-time NBA legend
Giannis Antetokounmpo is turning to the teachings of the basketball ancestors.
Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / September 12
Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo reveals plan to work out with Hall of Famer
After making a handful of contentious comments over the offseason, you just know that Giannis Anteotkounmpo just piled on a lot of pressure on himself heading into the new season.
The best international NBA players of all time
The NBA has really developed into an international league in recent years. Here are the 20 best international players in NBA history.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / June 1
Robert Horry Calls Hakeem Olajuwon Best Big Man He’s Ever Played With Over Shaquille O’Neal & Tim Duncan
One of the more famous Los Angeles Lakers playoff moments revolves around the big shot-making of Robert Horry. His game-winning 3-pointer against the Sacramento Kings in the 2002 NBA Playoffs is an iconic memory.
Philadelphia 76ers News / Larry Brown Sports / January 21, 2023
Joel Embiid responds to criticism from Hakeem Olajuwon
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid isn’t interested in hearing advice or criticism from the NBA’s greats. That includes Hall of Famer Hakeem Olajuwon.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / December 26, 2022
Michael Jordan Praised Hakeem Olajuwon For His Incredible Versatility: "He Was In The Top 10 In 5 Categories"
Michael Jordan was full of praise for Hakeem Olajuwon's versatility, as he was amazed by the fact that the big man was in the top 10 in 5 categories. Hakeem Olajuwon is one of the greatest big men to have played in the NBA and some would say he is perhaps the most underrated one among them.
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 13, 2022
NBA renames individual awards after several legends, other leagues should follow
The NBA is making some changes to its individual awards, naming six of them after a collection of basketball legends.
NBA News / Yardbarker / November 23, 2022
Lakers still lose despite Anthony Davis' unprecedented performance
Anthony Davis put up a stat line no one has ever matched. It wasn't enough to get a win.
Hakeem Olajuwon: Career retrospective
Besides Jordan, Hakeem is the only other star player to win an NBA championship from 1991-98. And how could we forget the Dream Shake? Let’s take a moment to appreciate the greatness and look back on Hakeem Olajuwon’s career.
Houston Rockets News / Fadeaway World / September 7, 2022
Hakeem Olajuwon Said The Rockets Always Double And Triple-Teamed Michael Jordan When He Was In The Post: "Michael Was A Genius On The Low Block. He Really Did Jump First And Decide In The Air."
Hakeem Olajuwon praised Michael Jordan's inside game, detailed how the Houston Rockets would try to deal with him. Michael Jordan's game is perhaps the most well-rounded one the NBA has ever seen.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / October 4, 2021
Hakeem Olajuwon Had A Quadruple Double, But The NBA Took It Away, So He Decided To Get Another One
Hakeem Olajuwon's greatness sometimes goes slightly underappreciated because of the era he played in. Olajuwon was the 1st overall pick in the 1984 NBA Draft, which included Michael Jordan getting selected at number 3.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / October 3, 2021
Sam Cassell Tells The Story Of When Hakeem Olajuwon Schooled Him: "Son, Preseason Don’t Count, The Popcorn Is Popping Now. Pre-season Stat Sheets Don’t Send To New York. Regular-Season Stat Sheets Do."
Hakeem Olajuwon is a complete legend in the NBA. The Houston Rockets icon is often considered the greatest center of all time after dominating opponents
New York Knicks News / Larry Brown Sports / April 7, 2019
Hakeem Olajuwon praises Mitchell Robinson, who has never heard of him
Mitchell Robinson may have to seriously brush up on his basketball history. Retired NBA legend Hakeem Olajuwon sat courtside for Friday’s Houston Rockets-New York Knicks game and was impressed by Robinson, the Knicks rookie center, who finished with 12 points, nine rebounds, and three blocks.
NBA News / Sportsnaut / February 10, 2019
Watch: Joel Embiid emulates Hakeem Olajuwon with perfect 'Dream Shake'
The Sixers' Joel Embiid did his best "Dream Shake" to beat The Lakers' Kentavious Caldwell-Pope on Sunday.
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