In recent years, the center position has drastically evolved as most big men have developed their outside game. While that has been the case, Hakeem Olajuwon insisted that he would still rely on his ...

Coach Rudy T had always been in awe of Hakeem's game.

Hakeem Olajuwon had always had the advantage over his matchups because of his exceptional footwork in the post. His bag was different from those of other centers in the league, which made him a ...

HOUSTON (KTRK) -- Former Houston Rockets and University of Houston basketball star, Hakeem Olajuwon's dream began at Hofheinz Pavilion. The then young basketball player learned to play the game of ...

For almost every center entering the NBA today, Hakeem Olajuwon remains the gold standard — a big man who left behind a complete blueprint for dominance on both ends of the floor. His footwork, timing ...

Shams Charania: I heard a funny story, you know, he spent a week in Houston working out with Hakeem Olajuwon. You know, every day they're having these on court sessions and then afterward they would ...