The Rockets finished 51–31, [24] and advanced all the way to the Western Conference Finals where they faced the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers. The Rockets won the series fairly easily, four games to one, shocking the sports world and landing Olajuwon on the cover of …

Sep 13, 2021 · On the way there, they defeated the reigning champion Los Angeles Lakers in a five-game Western Conference Finals. In the series’ final three games, Olajuwon scored 40, 35 and 30 points to...

Jan 29, 2011 · Hakeem Olajuwon’s most well-known accomplishments came back in 1994 and 1995, when he led the Houston Rockets to back to back NBA Finals championships. Olajuwon was the catalyst for both teams,...

Dec 30, 2024 · Hakeem Olajuwon was unstoppable during the 1990s for the Houston Rockets, but where does The Dream rank among the game's all-time greats?

Oct 24, 2024 · “Akeem Abdul Olajuwon has to live with those expectations.” A sky hook? Olajuwon had yet to develop a consistent jump shot. Conference coaches were stoking the fire, too.

Jan 18, 1994 · Houston talk shows burned up with calls for Hakeem to come back as the sixth man, or to be traded. Olajuwon, his eyes always on Los Angeles, said it was OK with him.

Apr 14, 2022 · A 2-time NBA champion, Hakeem 'The Dream' Olajuwon is considered a pioneer among international players who helped transform the NBA in quality of play as well as global popularity.

Jan 17, 2025 · Hakeem Olajuwon, Nigerian-born American professional basketball player who led the Houston Rockets to consecutive NBA championships in 1994 and 1995. His signature move was the ‘Dream Shake,’ a series of feints, spins, and drop steps that he performed close to the basket. Learn more about Olajuwon’s life and career.

Sep 8, 2023 · As a second year pro (1985–86), Olajuwon averaged 23.5 points, 11.5 rebounds, and 3.4 blocks per game as the Rockets advanced all the way to the Western Conference Finals where they shocked the sports world by beating defending champion Los …

Hakeem’s second season with the ‘Rockets’ was even more successful, as he averaged 23.5 points per game, along with 11.5 rebounds and 3.4 blocks per game. He also played a significant role in his team winning the ‘Western Conference’ finals against the ‘Los Angeles Lakers.’