Olajuwon’s last game as a Rocket against KG’s Twolves: 24p/9r/6a/1s/1b in 27 minutes
September 8, 2022
Olajuwon’s last game as a Rocket against KG’s Twolves: 24p/9r/6a/1s/1b in 27 minutes
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>If it was Hakeem Olajuwon’s last game in a Houston uniform, a sellout crowd made certain the franchise’s greatest player went out with a hero’s goodbye.
>Olajuwon, a free agent after this season, scored 24 points and thrilled fans with some vintage moves as the Rockets rolled to a season-ending 114-87 victory Tuesday night.
>Olajuwon has played all of his basketball career in Houston, first leading the University of Houston to three consecutive NCAA Final Four appearances and then taking the Rockets to NBA titles in 1994 and 1995.
>In 1994, Olajuwon became the first player to win the MVP, defensive player of the year and finals MVP. He was the finals MVP again in 1995. Olajuwon is a six-time all-NBA first teamer and the leading shot blocker in league history.
>Olajuwon became the first player in NBA history to block 200 shots and have 200 steals in the same season. He had a string of at least 200 blocks and 100 steals for a record 11 consecutive seasons, ending in 1996.
>Garnett didn’t feel a need to comment about Olajuwon. “Next question. He speaks for himself. He’s not the Dream for nothing,” Garnett said.
Just got a lil teary eyed…
Hope we get to see this skillset again at Dream’s level. There are people that emulate his game, but they are still missing bits and pieces.
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>If it was Hakeem Olajuwon’s last game in a Houston uniform, a sellout crowd made certain the franchise’s greatest player went out with a hero’s goodbye.
>Olajuwon, a free agent after this season, scored 24 points and thrilled fans with some vintage moves as the Rockets rolled to a season-ending 114-87 victory Tuesday night.
>Olajuwon has played all of his basketball career in Houston, first leading the University of Houston to three consecutive NCAA Final Four appearances and then taking the Rockets to NBA titles in 1994 and 1995.
>In 1994, Olajuwon became the first player to win the MVP, defensive player of the year and finals MVP. He was the finals MVP again in 1995.
Olajuwon is a six-time all-NBA first teamer and the leading shot blocker in league history.
>Olajuwon became the first player in NBA history to block 200 shots and have 200 steals in the same season. He had a string of at least 200 blocks and 100 steals for a record 11 consecutive seasons, ending in 1996.
>Garnett didn’t feel a need to comment about Olajuwon.
“Next question. He speaks for himself. He’s not the Dream for nothing,” Garnett said.
Just got a lil teary eyed…
Hope we get to see this skillset again at Dream’s level. There are people that emulate his game, but they are still missing bits and pieces.
You trying to make an oldhead cry, OP?