On 11/4/24, Zach Edey become the first rookie since Hakeem Olajuwon in 1984 to score 25 points while shooting at least 90% from the field and recording 10+ rebounds and 4+ blocks in a single game.
In Zach Edey's 8th career NBA game he had 25 points, 12 rebounds (5 Offensive), 4 blocks and 1 assist, 2 turnovers and 1 foul in 28 minutes and 41 seconds. The Grizzlies won the minutes Edey was on the court by 5 points in their 106-104 loss to the Nets.
In Hakeem Olajuwon's 3rd career NBA game he had 25 points, 13 rebounds (6 Offensive), 6 blocks, 3 assists, 2 steals, 3 turnovers, and 5 fouls in 38 minutes in a 109-106 win over the Kansas City Kings.
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And thus a new nickname was born – Zacheem Olajuwon.