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Akeem Olajuwon Voted Into Nba Hall Of Fame(Well deserved, what do u think?) by topeorekoy(m): 8:11am On Apr 08, 2008 |
he was just voted into the nba american hall of fame. popularly called THE DREAM in 1993-94 SEASON when he became the first player to be named NBA MVP, Defensive Player of the Year and NBA Finals MVP in the same year Full Name: Hakeem Abdul Olajuwon Born: 1/21/63 in Lagos, Nigeria Height: 7-0; Weight: 255 lbs. High School: Great One Teachers College (Lagos, Nigeria) College: Houston Drafted by: Houston Rockets, 1984 (first overall) Transactions: Traded to Toronto Raptors, 8/2/01 Honors: NBA champion (1994, '95); NBA Finals MVP (1994, '95); NBA MVP (1994); Defensive Player of Year (1993, '94); All-NBA First Team (1987, '88, '89, '93, '94, '97); All-NBA Second Team ('86, '90, '96); Third Team (1991, '95, '99); All-Defensive First Team ('87, '88, '90, '93, '94); 12-time All-Star; Olympic gold medalist (1996); One of 50 Greatest Players in NBA History (1996).
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Re: Akeem Olajuwon Voted Into Nba Hall Of Fame(Well deserved, what do u think?) by jgirl3: 9:06am On Apr 08, 2008 |
All those honors and you still don't think he deserves it? He revolutionized the Houston Rockets while he was there. Even Tracy McGrady can still not live up to Akeem's standard. He's trying though but he was an amazing player from what I heard and saw. |
Re: Akeem Olajuwon Voted Into Nba Hall Of Fame(Well deserved, what do u think?) by A40(m): 7:00pm On Apr 09, 2008 |
No question he is the post up legend he reinvented the post-up game its about time they honored him |
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