No ever player brought more to the table to a team than Hakeem did. Offense AND defense at an all-time level, both. The GOAT conversation should definitely include Hakeem. (not just centers, GOAT period).
@@austin5944 resume depends largely on who you have around you. Give Hakeem Scottie Pippen and give Jordan a bunch of coke addicts (Hakeem's teammates past 1986). Do you think Jordan gets six and Hakeem two ? I think accolades are nice to have a conversation at a barbershop, but if we want to dig deep, I think we must take into account that, you know, it is a team sport, not a Marvel showdown. My opinion.
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It was a pleasure to meet Hakeem Olajuwon, he is a very humble and chill person. In my eyes he was the GOAT of his era and would still dominate today because people don't know that Hakeem could shoot mid to long range jumpers and even hit the 3.
In addition to these, he also had the "show the ball" fakes that Larry Bird used to do AND he could take a center out to the elbow and cross them over. He was amazing. Every kid in Houston would do the Dream Shake in their driveway or in pick-up games. That 95 WCF Series was just an utter destruction of Robinson, who won the MVP that year over Olajuwon. The scary thing is ... Hakeem was a better defender than he was an offensive player. All time shot block leader and was in the top 10 all time in steals when he retired
The Dream was 'mad' DRob got the mvp at '95. They actually gave Robinson the trophy when the West finals between Spurs and Rockets began. Olajuwon said to his teammates 'that trophy should be mine' and the rest is history. He pretty much destroyed Robinson in that series. That's why Olajuwon is a back to back champion as the main guy of the team and Robinson won his rings as the second option behind Duncan.
Thanks again for highlighting the importance of using the jump shot and/or hook to sell every other post move, just as you did in your McHale video. The main difference (I think) is that Hakeem had an extra bit of dynamic athleticism that McHale didn't have. Not to say that McHale wasn't athletic - he most certainly was a great athlete. But Hakeem had better quickness, above-the-rim hops, and explosive power that turned his driving moves into yet another go-to move (IMO). But as with McHale, all of his shimmies, fakes, and tricky footwork would have gotten far lesser results with without a reliable jump shot or jump hook. Thankfully, Olajuwon developed go-to shots over both shoulders, which made it exceptionally difficult to guess which way he was going to go. He was especially deadly when he stopped his dribble with a "split" step move in which he planted both feet at the same time. This allowed him to use either foot as a pivot foot, and he was deadly shooting or making a move over either shoulder.
Mchale had a better shooting touch though. Either way they were both awesome.. I had court side seats to see the knicks vs rockets in 1991.. Hakeem was up and down the court faster than anyone all game. Didn’t even break a sweat. Amazing athlete.
@@krakenwoodfloorservicemcma5975 Yup, McHale was an absolutely incredible shooter. He was money turning over both shoulders. Righty hook or fallaway shot over left, and fallaway over right. It was why his fakes and up-and-unders were so effective. His defenders might have looked like fools for always biting on his fakes, but it was only because they had no choice. Hakeem was a pretty good shooter as well, but not in the same class as McHale. But he made up for it by being quicker and more athletic than McHale, which helped open up lots of potential shots and shooting angles. McHale was a fine underrated athlete, but Hakeem was in a class of his own.
I was at the hawks/celts game in 87.. last regular season game to determine home court advantage for the east. Good seats as well that my dad picked up. Mchale battled Kevin Willis (another great played) and Rollins all day.. holy shit they were physical. Throwing elbows, more pushing and shoving than many NFL games. You see so much court side that TV just can’t catch. I had always thought bird was overrated, but when you see all the passing he does live. It’s very different. He wasn’t that slow either.
@@krakenwoodfloorservicemcma5975 Thanks for sharing! You definitely see a lot more up close than from the TV camera view from farther away. The game looks much, much faster. I went down near the floor level to watch garbage time in a Knicks Spurs game many years ago, and current Nets GM Sean Marks was flying around doing dunks for the Spurs. The passes were whipping around so fast. And this was garbage time play.
I think it's because he jumps so high. The ball is shot well above his defender's reach, so he doesn't need to use his body and off-arm to shield the ball. Whereas other big men who can't jump as high need to use their bodies and off-arms as shields.
JOKIC HAVE NO HEART, EFFORT, TRANSITION SPEED, QUICKNESS, VERTICAL, AND MOST OF ALL DEFENSE OF ANY KIND. I DOUBT THAT JOKIC WILL EVER BE NEAR VLADE DIVAC OR SABONIS. HE USE MODERN SOFT ERA TO MASK HIS LIABILITY
I agree the Bulls during those 2 years had no real interior presence since Horace Grant left to Orlando and Rodman was still with the Spurs... and even when they had a solid PF in Horace Grant, The Dream was just a bad matchup for the Bulls and he beat them handily 5 out of the 6 times they faced each other from 91-93.
@@Jclip HORACE LEFT BUT KUKOC WAS MVP IN FIBA AND NOW HOF DONT MAKE XCUSE FOR JORDAN, HE COULDNT BEAT SHAQ 2 VS 2 EQUAL FIGHT (PPL LIE HOW RUST HE WAS BUT HE SCORE 45 PTS VS EWING IN SAME PLAYOFF) WHILE DREAM SWEEP SAME SHAQ 4-0
I heard he won his first championship while he was observing Ramadan. Playing without water or food. If that was true that's amazing discipline.
No ever player brought more to the table to a team than Hakeem did. Offense AND defense at an all-time level, both.
The GOAT conversation should definitely include Hakeem. (not just centers, GOAT period).
ABSOLUTELY!!!
I have him individually as the best center ever, but unfortunately I don't think he has the resume to be the goat.
@@austin5944 resume depends largely on who you have around you. Give Hakeem Scottie Pippen and give Jordan a bunch of coke addicts (Hakeem's teammates past 1986). Do you think Jordan gets six and Hakeem two ?
I think accolades are nice to have a conversation at a barbershop, but if we want to dig deep, I think we must take into account that, you know, it is a team sport, not a Marvel showdown. My opinion.
@@elnardowebster2842 that's why I said that individually Hakeem is one of the best to ever lace em up.
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Hakeem was the man. It’s such a shame the traditional big man is a thing of the past.
That’s because they changed the rules and won’t let big men do their thing anymore
Just absolutely cooking the life out of David Robinson in some of these clips. My favorite center of all time Big Keem 🇳🇬
It was a pleasure to meet Hakeem Olajuwon, he is a very humble and chill person. In my eyes he was the GOAT of his era and would still dominate today because people don't know that Hakeem could shoot mid to long range jumpers and even hit the 3.
0:30 Jump Hook
2:52 Fadeaway Jumper
5:46 Up & Under + Pump Fakes
8:16 Spin Move
9:21 Fake Spin
10:34 Seals + Quick Drop Steps
Thanks for the break down 👍🏻
This is cruel abuse of poor David Robinson.
His head is probably still spinning to this day. Hakeem deserved the MVP way more than David.
My man!! My life growing up wouldn’t be the same without him.
The best I've ever seen
Might be the best we’ll EVER see!!
No doubt! 🤘🏾💪🏾❤️
It was a Dream to watch The Dream play.
In addition to these, he also had the "show the ball" fakes that Larry Bird used to do AND he could take a center out to the elbow and cross them over. He was amazing. Every kid in Houston would do the Dream Shake in their driveway or in pick-up games. That 95 WCF Series was just an utter destruction of Robinson, who won the MVP that year over Olajuwon. The scary thing is ... Hakeem was a better defender than he was an offensive player. All time shot block leader and was in the top 10 all time in steals when he retired
Top 7 in steals when he retired.
And the only big man to claim that spot.
His jump hook was so underrated
Hakeem had the most fluid, polished, and complete post game of any player ever. Kevin McHale is the only one close.
He skinning they asses 😂. It was a pleasure to watch him play.
MJ had a lot of respect for this man Hakim the Dream!
Great work putting together all these Moves. The Dream.
Thank you!
It felt like 1/2 of those highlights were the Dream giving David Robinson that work. He used to flat out abuse him.
Real shit
The Dream was 'mad' DRob got the mvp at '95. They actually gave Robinson the trophy when the West finals between Spurs and Rockets began. Olajuwon said to his teammates 'that trophy should be mine' and the rest is history. He pretty much destroyed Robinson in that series.
That's why Olajuwon is a back to back champion as the main guy of the team and Robinson won his rings as the second option behind Duncan.
Still my favorite player would be the best player in the world if he were playing today.
To us Dream.
To opponents Nightmare!
The man with a million moves
It’s seems he watch a lot of Earl Monroe video highlights.The Pearl has some real fancy moves
Respect to earl monroe but the dream is a special kind of center. A 7' center who move like a 5' point guard.
The one-man Dynasty killer
Thanks again for highlighting the importance of using the jump shot and/or hook to sell every other post move, just as you did in your McHale video. The main difference (I think) is that Hakeem had an extra bit of dynamic athleticism that McHale didn't have. Not to say that McHale wasn't athletic - he most certainly was a great athlete. But Hakeem had better quickness, above-the-rim hops, and explosive power that turned his driving moves into yet another go-to move (IMO).
But as with McHale, all of his shimmies, fakes, and tricky footwork would have gotten far lesser results with without a reliable jump shot or jump hook. Thankfully, Olajuwon developed go-to shots over both shoulders, which made it exceptionally difficult to guess which way he was going to go. He was especially deadly when he stopped his dribble with a "split" step move in which he planted both feet at the same time. This allowed him to use either foot as a pivot foot, and he was deadly shooting or making a move over either shoulder.
Mchale had a better shooting touch though. Either way they were both awesome.. I had court side seats to see the knicks vs rockets in 1991.. Hakeem was up and down the court faster than anyone all game. Didn’t even break a sweat. Amazing athlete.
@@krakenwoodfloorservicemcma5975
Yup, McHale was an absolutely incredible shooter. He was money turning over both shoulders. Righty hook or fallaway shot over left, and fallaway over right. It was why his fakes and up-and-unders were so effective. His defenders might have looked like fools for always biting on his fakes, but it was only because they had no choice.
Hakeem was a pretty good shooter as well, but not in the same class as McHale. But he made up for it by being quicker and more athletic than McHale, which helped open up lots of potential shots and shooting angles. McHale was a fine underrated athlete, but Hakeem was in a class of his own.
I was at the hawks/celts game in 87.. last regular season game to determine home court advantage for the east. Good seats as well that my dad picked up.
Mchale battled Kevin Willis (another great played) and Rollins all day.. holy shit they were physical. Throwing elbows, more pushing and shoving than many NFL games. You see so much court side that TV just can’t catch.
I had always thought bird was overrated, but when you see all the passing he does live. It’s very different. He wasn’t that slow either.
@@krakenwoodfloorservicemcma5975
Thanks for sharing! You definitely see a lot more up close than from the TV camera view from farther away. The game looks much, much faster.
I went down near the floor level to watch garbage time in a Knicks Spurs game many years ago, and current Nets GM Sean Marks was flying around doing dunks for the Spurs. The passes were whipping around so fast. And this was garbage time play.
Interesting to see how far Hakeem rotates on his Jump Hooks
He's nearly completely facing the ring when shooting it
I think it's because he jumps so high. The ball is shot well above his defender's reach, so he doesn't need to use his body and off-arm to shield the ball. Whereas other big men who can't jump as high need to use their bodies and off-arms as shields.
In the History of the NBA......how many bigs have you Ever seen with this kind of Footwork...Not even Durant
What Arsenal of moves.....? He only have one move
“Annihilation”
Barbecue chicken
would be even better today
The best Houston rockets player in Houston rockets history.
DR was great in his own right but damn HO was superman's kryptonite lmao
Surreal like a dream
Hakeem is like a Nikola JOkic but more intense, physical, a defensive demon and ultra athletic. Scary right.
JOKIC HAVE NO HEART, EFFORT, TRANSITION SPEED, QUICKNESS, VERTICAL, AND MOST OF ALL DEFENSE OF ANY KIND.
I DOUBT THAT JOKIC WILL EVER BE NEAR VLADE DIVAC OR SABONIS. HE USE MODERN SOFT ERA TO MASK HIS LIABILITY
@@PIP...33 Jokic is an NBA mvp, 3x All Nba and 3x All Star. He is 100x better than Divac and the NBA version of Arvydas. So shut the fvck up.
The dream
“He’s hitting them wit lateral movements”
Hakeem was OP’d
Hakeem da Dream is the Michael Jordan of center’s
He would still won his 2 championships if Michael Jordan never retired.
I agree the Bulls during those 2 years had no real interior presence since Horace Grant left to Orlando and Rodman was still with the Spurs... and even when they had a solid PF in Horace Grant, The Dream was just a bad matchup for the Bulls and he beat them handily 5 out of the 6 times they faced each other from 91-93.
@@Jclip HORACE LEFT BUT KUKOC WAS MVP IN FIBA AND NOW HOF
DONT MAKE XCUSE FOR JORDAN, HE COULDNT BEAT SHAQ 2 VS 2 EQUAL FIGHT (PPL LIE HOW RUST HE WAS BUT HE SCORE 45 PTS VS EWING IN SAME PLAYOFF) WHILE DREAM SWEEP SAME SHAQ 4-0
@@PIP...33 idk who ur arguing against ai agree with ur points
this is him just abusing David Robinson lol
Montross had a long night.
8:24 Spin
Why they keep saying hakeem from Houston tho??
Because he went to The University of Houston
Why tf does the view and like count in the video description? Thats fuckin stupid youtube.