He took him to school. I think Hakeem loved to play the best centers. Like he would step his game to another level. I remember Robinson looked defeated like there's nothing I can do.
I was 11 years old and watched that live on TV, I was already a fan of his because he was so good, but that was one of the games I thought he might be the greatest center of all time.
@@vktravellog1242 true. Robinson was MVP that year. We've heard Horry's story...they made the mistake of presenting the MVP trophy to Robinson before playing the Rockets. Hakeem took notice.
@@gringeroid😂😂😂 Dream was too quick. He wouldn't need the Dream shack because his first move would suffice. And Dream didn't need to be on the block to be dominant. He would take him out 15 feet from the basket and cross him over like a guard. Hell, forwards couldn't guard him. Too quick for bigs (including Robinson) and too strong for 4's.
Sam Bowie had bad luck through out his college and professional career so we wouldn't know how far he would've gone, but when he was healthy, he was talented. I think he outplayed Ewing and Olajuwon in their matchup during college.
Man, this man moved like water! So smooth and QUICK! He also never admired what he did, he would just do it and then he is gone to get back on defense! The ULTIMATE professional!
No era of fans or players disrespects the dream. His game was pure his athleticism underrated he would also fit right into 2024 as a playmaking big who can stretch the floor with his wet shot and defend guards. Textbook greatness build good hands can tip the ball, nobody ever said hes a bust and he was drafted above MJ and everyones coll with that
Excuse Jordan do fouls, has a dirty style. Hakeem never push or charge. There Is no comparison. I'm not saying he Is better than Jordan. For me Bill Russell is better than him.
Hakeem was about was a beast on that basketball court. Hakeem olajuwon was able to dribble a basketball, he was able to shoot a Free throw & make the shit, the dream shake, dunk, block shots . A center above other centers....
This mixtape shows his more underrated skills. Not just the leader in blocks but also one of the top players in steals, and rebounds, every season. He had virtually no weaknesses.
We saw him from the beginning. According to me, I’ll pick him first before anyone else because I’m biased. Why am I biased? He had convinced me more than a thousand times over and over and over. We saw him from 1984 till the end.
I respect Kareem, Wilt and Russell; but Hakeem played in the golden era for centers and dominated all of them. That to me makes him the best in basketball history. He also played both sides of the court with relentless force and his offensive bag is easily the deepest one for a big and even among the rest of the best players ever!
I grew up at a lucky time in NBA greatness. It was a time of Bird, Magic, Jordan, Barkley, Karl Malone, and on any given night Olajuwan v Robinson v Ewing in some fashion.
If half that 80s team didn't get kicked out for sniffin coke, theres no telling how good they could've been. Dream never had that kind of talent around him again.
This guy is just unbelievable. I hope he got to teach Wemby some moves. Miss seeing him play. He was my fave center, and I was fortunate to see him play in the 80s.
People from Chicago try to get Houstonians, saying "I bet you wish you'd chosen Jordan." Nope, Jordan didn't win two championships with NO OTHER ALL-STARS on the team. By the time we got Drexler, he was still plenty good, but no longer an all-star. He was our U of H star and we were more than happy to keep him in town.
The year that the Rockets beat the prime Magic’s Lakers to get to the finals was unbelievable… it was tough to lose to the Celtics in the finals… it was impossible to go thru TWO dynasties in the same playoffs to win the chip.
That 86 Finals was closer than people remember. The Rockets won Game 3 and were in position to win Game 4 down the stretch before Boston won it. Say the Rockets do win Game 4, then they win Game 5, they go back to Boston up 3-2. Now, I still think Boston wins, but it would’ve been interesting to see that Celtics team facing elimination by a young Rockets team.
Larry Bird and the Celtics took down Hakeem in the 86 finals. Larry Bird is top 5 all time. I remember watching the 86 finals. I was 15, and wasn’t a fan of either team. I was a Jordan fan. But I was rooting for the Rockets in that series. It was then I realized how great Bird was.
Most people don't realize the celtics (during Bird era) don't have a winning record against Lakers, 76ers, and Pistons in the playoffs. Hey remember when Magic said the piston champ was weak because they didn't beat a healthy celtics team. Hahaha keep in mind rockets didn't have their entire starting line for the entire 1986 playoff run. Hakeem beat the 86 Lakers in a gentleman sweep without their starting PG. While the Lakers had Magic Johnson at pg. Funny Magic couldn't take advantage of this. The 1986 Celtics had to resort to dirty play to get past Hakeem. Let that sink in for a second. Bird had the ref (yes the refs were clearing helping the celtics), home court advantage, and the superteam. Yet still had to resort to dirty plays against Ralph to take him out of the game in order to "beat Hakeem". Funny people give LeBron a hard time for a 8 pt finals game. When Bird has two 8 pt finals game. There's a reason bird didn't win every FMVP. Hahaha!!!
@@carlossosa1359 Magic >>> Zake Kobe >>> Bird MJ >>> Bron No SPURS system Karl >>> Duncan ( good luck catching Karl on fastbreak) Dream better skill then Wilt but Wilt was most dominant ever. - I can take the draw in this position but Kobe and MJ was superior defenders Malone also, and DREAM. MY D is stronger, my pasiing is no selfish ball hog like lbj who want only stats and fake rings. I have winners.... Magic 5 rings Kobe 5 rings MJ 6 rings Malone 0 bec of MJ Dreem 2 rings :) I'm MAN of fact's not a false 5 good starting
No. Hakeem wouldn’t have any rings if Jordan didn’t retire. Chicago’s record vs the Rockets tell you everything you need to know. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂Lol Hakeem is the most skilled center ever. Facts, my favourite center too. However, Michael was the best player and the blueprint for every guard (and sports brand) since he came into the league. I don’t see anyone queuing up for the Dream 7s 😂
My all time Nigerian Lineup among Past and current Players C Hakeem PF Giannis SF Iggy SG Dinwiddie PG Oladipo Second Team C Bam PF Precious SF OG SG Okorro PG Gabe Vincent 💯💯💯🏀
How can amy center be better fhan dream when he had 6-700 more blovks than #2 all time in less seasons. Too 10 all time in almost evey category. Zero stars to help unlike lebron,shaq,kobe, mj , magic, bird and so on.. Thats a fuhcken goat
What a perfect footwork the man had in the basketball court. He did miracles in the court that nobody would do.
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Guess who reached out to learn foot work? Kobe bryant!
Damn 🤣🤣🤣🤣 why he put Kareem in the basket
That beat down of Robinson was the craziest performance I ever saw
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He took him to school. I think Hakeem loved to play the best centers. Like he would step his game to another level. I remember Robinson looked defeated like there's nothing I can do.
And robinson is no joke
I was 11 years old and watched that live on TV, I was already a fan of his because he was so good, but that was one of the games I thought he might be the greatest center of all time.
@@vktravellog1242 true.
Robinson was MVP that year. We've heard Horry's story...they made the mistake of presenting the MVP trophy to Robinson before playing the Rockets. Hakeem took notice.
till this day, theres no Big man who moved like Hakeem. Legend.
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Jokic is the closest to Hakeem, unfortunately the Joker had maybe an ounce of The Dream’s athleticism
Jokic does and he probably will drop 50 on him
@@Joe_doesnt_knowhe’d foul out first
@@gringeroid😂😂😂
Dream was too quick. He wouldn't need the Dream shack because his first move would suffice. And Dream didn't need to be on the block to be dominant. He would take him out 15 feet from the basket and cross him over like a guard. Hell, forwards couldn't guard him. Too quick for bigs (including Robinson) and too strong for 4's.
Best big man ever.
One of the best.. But yeah 1 A..
I said it before and I will say it to the end of days: if Hakeem would have been the Bulls Center, they would have won all Finals in the 90s...
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You don't have to say that, that's a no brainer
Or Rockets trade Ralph Sampson to the Blazers for their 1st round pick and draft Hakeem and Michael 1 and 2. Missed opportunities
Do you have more Rockets Jazz footage featuring Olajuwon matching up against Eaton ?@@UnderTheClip1
Might be the dumbest most obvious statement I’ve ever heard lmao
You know he's good when he gets drafted ahead of MJ and no one says they screwed up. Sam Bowie on the other hand....
Sam Bowie had bad luck through out his college and professional career so we wouldn't know how far he would've gone, but when he was healthy, he was talented. I think he outplayed Ewing and Olajuwon in their matchup during college.
Hakeem was able to achieve this while fasting during Ramadan.
Probably what made him better
He ate & drank, just kept it on the down low. Also got permission from local Imam. Ramadan fasting isn't healthy or Biblical anyway
Hakeem was Him, probably the most underrated NBA hall of famer ever.
I’d pick Hakeem over any center all time
Facts
Hakeem Olajuwon was one of a kind who can play basketball with some passion. He was the most versatility centers in the league.🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀
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Oh yeah
Man, this man moved like water! So smooth and QUICK! He also never admired what he did, he would just do it and then he is gone to get back on defense! The ULTIMATE professional!
Be water my friend
Hakeem olajuwon was a beast he can do it all
No era of fans or players disrespects the dream. His game was pure his athleticism underrated he would also fit right into 2024 as a playmaking big who can stretch the floor with his wet shot and defend guards. Textbook greatness build good hands can tip the ball, nobody ever said hes a bust and he was drafted above MJ and everyones coll with that
I’m sorry but Hakeem is my favorite Center of all time. He could shoot free throws, the middy, inside and out, and play defense. That’s true dominance
ALL AROUND😤
No doubt
"Olajuwon bullying everybody"
90 seconds in, he is still on David Robinson
Maybe you missed the one right after where he straight up two hand jams right in Kareem's face?
The 7 foot version of MJ.
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Jordan is the 6'6 version of Olajuwon.
Excuse Jordan do fouls, has a dirty style. Hakeem never push or charge. There Is no comparison. I'm not saying he Is better than Jordan. For me Bill Russell is better than him.
@@simonemiglioli1165 Lol. There were 12 teams when Russell played.
And he wasn't even 7ft
He's second on my GOAT list, right behind MJ. Best center to ever lace em up.
Facts, he’s the number 1 spot to me.
All I gotta say is THE DREAM💯 and he was giving out work to all the legends and I mean all of em😂😂😂😂
Block / Steal/ Rebound / Dream Shake / Foot Work / Agility All Round Best Center
Hakeem was a beast. Best foot work in the game
All Time Great⭐️
these are not highlights. It's 10 minutes of multiple crimes and assaults being carried out against helpless victims...
He's honestly one of the best players I've ever seen
NO ONE EVEN COMES CLOSE!!!!!!! THE GOAT!!👍👍👍
Hakeem was about was a beast on that basketball court. Hakeem olajuwon was able to dribble a basketball, he was able to shoot a Free throw & make the shit, the dream shake, dunk, block shots . A center above other centers....
Best Center to ever play the game. Never up for debate
This mixtape shows his more underrated skills. Not just the leader in blocks but also one of the top players in steals, and rebounds, every season. He had virtually no weaknesses.
LOW POST BEAST.........!!!!!!!
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Olajuwan was a legend. Robinson was merely a superstar.
The most exciting center I’ve ever seen! He would be my starting center. My backup would be Kareem.
Amazing skill on both ends of the court. Always running, never late to help his team on defense!
The Dream is one of the greatest centers to play the game.
For me, he’s the best center. Best shot blocker. He not 7 footer. He’s just around 6’11 but he’s a monster
That's a CHAMPION N A LEGEND
That '95 WCF game again robinson was revenge for a well deserved back to back MVP's.💯🏆🏆
We saw him from the beginning. According to me, I’ll pick him first before anyone else because I’m biased. Why am I biased? He had convinced me more than a thousand times over and over and over. We saw him from 1984 till the end.
I respect Kareem, Wilt and Russell; but Hakeem played in the golden era for centers and dominated all of them. That to me makes him the best in basketball history. He also played both sides of the court with relentless force and his offensive bag is easily the deepest one for a big and even among the rest of the best players ever!
One word: UNSTOPPABLE!
Dont forget his defense!
My favorite if all time!
There will never be another
Just imagine Hakeem and MJ. Both play all out on both ends of the floor
Deadly Combination🐐
I grew up at a lucky time in NBA greatness. It was a time of Bird, Magic, Jordan, Barkley, Karl Malone, and on any given night Olajuwan v Robinson v Ewing in some fashion.
Magic, Michael, Julius, Hakerm, wWilt
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BIRD .. 6TH MAN. DONE
If half that 80s team didn't get kicked out for sniffin coke, theres no telling how good they could've been. Dream never had that kind of talent around him again.
here in france he was a legend in 90's !! very strong very very strong all the way...
This dude just had his fifteen minutes of glory, period.
It was more than 15 minutes. It was over 15 years of glory.
Hakeem olajuwon low post 📫 scientists
An Absolute Monster! 📪
This guy is just unbelievable. I hope he got to teach Wemby some moves. Miss seeing him play. He was my fave center, and I was fortunate to see him play in the 80s.
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They told him to quit soccer and taught him how to play basketball at age 15 in Lagos. At age 21 he was first pick overall and was playing in the NBA.
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This was my best big man of all time before Shaq developed and dominated. This brother here is the best skilled big man of all time
His highlights are a masterclass in footwork. 🤌🏾
Notice in over 90% of the videos No restriction circle!
The Dream and Jordan Changed the game in the same draft class
Hakeem is in my top 10 all time. Best two way player of all time IMO
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People from Chicago try to get Houstonians, saying "I bet you wish you'd chosen Jordan." Nope, Jordan didn't win two championships with NO OTHER ALL-STARS on the team. By the time we got Drexler, he was still plenty good, but no longer an all-star. He was our U of H star and we were more than happy to keep him in town.
Super Facts, best to ever do it
So underated! To me he is the best center of all time
Big Facts
Those video effects almost gave me epilepsy!
McHale & Parrish had his number.
Real men
Makes it look so easy 😢
Just imagine if he played like this today era with social media around
The year that the Rockets beat the prime Magic’s Lakers to get to the finals was unbelievable… it was tough to lose to the Celtics in the finals… it was impossible to go thru TWO dynasties in the same playoffs to win the chip.
Prime Lakers? No. The '85 and '87 Lakers were better than the '86 Lakers who lost to the Rockets. The '86 Lakers were lacking in power forward.
@@Ryenobalthey had drafted AC Green in 85 and he was a rookie that season.
That 86 Finals was closer than people remember. The Rockets won Game 3 and were in position to win Game 4 down the stretch before Boston won it. Say the Rockets do win Game 4, then they win Game 5, they go back to Boston up 3-2. Now, I still think Boston wins, but it would’ve been interesting to see that Celtics team facing elimination by a young Rockets team.
Larry Bird and the Celtics took down Hakeem in the 86 finals. Larry Bird is top 5 all time. I remember watching the 86 finals. I was 15, and wasn’t a fan of either team. I was a Jordan fan. But I was rooting for the Rockets in that series. It was then I realized how great Bird was.
That was Hakeem’s second year
@@TurdFerguson-jb6qt true, but his squad was good enough to beat The lakers with Magic and Kareem to make the finals so no excuses.
Bird is not better than Hakeem
Most people don't realize the celtics (during Bird era) don't have a winning record against Lakers, 76ers, and Pistons in the playoffs. Hey remember when Magic said the piston champ was weak because they didn't beat a healthy celtics team. Hahaha keep in mind rockets didn't have their entire starting line for the entire 1986 playoff run. Hakeem beat the 86 Lakers in a gentleman sweep without their starting PG. While the Lakers had Magic Johnson at pg. Funny Magic couldn't take advantage of this.
The 1986 Celtics had to resort to dirty play to get past Hakeem. Let that sink in for a second. Bird had the ref (yes the refs were clearing helping the celtics), home court advantage, and the superteam. Yet still had to resort to dirty plays against Ralph to take him out of the game in order to "beat Hakeem". Funny people give LeBron a hard time for a 8 pt finals game. When Bird has two 8 pt finals game. There's a reason bird didn't win every FMVP. Hahaha!!!
Hey at least we'll know what Stephen Curry fans will look like in a few decades thanks to Bird fans.
He still gets no respect
Jogava muito
The Man
Dream was a nightmare,,,,, for opposing teams.
So did Sam of Portland
He out Shaq in a blender
He took Robinson to school in 1995
GOAT
🗣️THANK Y👤U , MAN . HAKEEM OLAJUWON IS THEE BEST CENTER EVER . THEE # 2 BEST OVERALL PLAYER▶️ EVER . ONLY AFTER THEE G.🐐.A.T. MICHAEL JORDAN .>🎤 🏀🗑️
Good compilation but I found the visual effects you added to be obnoxious.
Hakeem used to COOK Shaq
I wish he had a prime wade, Kobe, Oscar, magic or pippen beside him
A prime Drexler or Sampson would've been just fine.
Pippen 😂😂😂😂
young cats have a hard time guarding jokic today, how they gon guard dream?
The DREAMMMMMMMMMMMMM
😤🐐
What.all.thesr.praise.for.akeeem.now.when.he.was.playing.and.domnating.there.wete.no.praise.for.this.man.funny.uh
Huh, akeem was always a problem. Do you mean how mainstream do?
PG Magic
SG KOBE
SF MJ
PF MALONE
C DREAM
I don't lose any game 😊
Zeke bird Bron Tim Wilt See you at the victory lap
@@carlossosa1359
Magic >>> Zake
Kobe >>> Bird
MJ >>> Bron
No SPURS system
Karl >>> Duncan ( good luck catching Karl on fastbreak)
Dream better skill then Wilt but Wilt was most dominant ever. - I can take the draw in this position but Kobe and MJ was superior defenders Malone also, and DREAM. MY D is stronger, my pasiing is no selfish ball hog like lbj who want only stats and fake rings. I have winners....
Magic 5 rings
Kobe 5 rings
MJ 6 rings
Malone 0 bec of MJ
Dreem 2 rings :)
I'm MAN of fact's not a false 5 good starting
you know he’s the only center that could guard Jokic well?
Oooo almost
Nice try
Maybe next time
Sorry guys u mean 6ft10 super quick the best
You can pick him before MJ and that is never a big problem about it. He was more better than Jordan.
He was more better than your grammar
No. Hakeem wouldn’t have any rings if Jordan didn’t retire. Chicago’s record vs the Rockets tell you everything you need to know.
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂Lol
Hakeem is the most skilled center ever. Facts, my favourite center too.
However, Michael was the best player and the blueprint for every guard (and sports brand) since he came into the league.
I don’t see anyone queuing up for the Dream 7s 😂
Are you playing mind games or something? What does more better even mean?
2 different positions
Just taller imagine if Jordan was his ht too
My all time Nigerian Lineup among Past and current Players
C Hakeem PF Giannis SF Iggy SG Dinwiddie PG Oladipo
Second Team
C Bam PF Precious SF OG SG Okorro PG Gabe Vincent 💯💯💯🏀
2 best centers ever in the NBA Hakeem and David
Reminds me of Giannis
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You mean Giannis reminds you of Hakeem. 😉
best complete center of all time had no weaknesses.
💯💯
monster
There was no checking this dude, he always found a way to break ya down..
How can amy center be better fhan dream when he had 6-700 more blovks than #2 all time in less seasons.
Too 10 all time in almost evey category.
Zero stars to help unlike lebron,shaq,kobe, mj , magic, bird and so on..
Thats a fuhcken goat