The most complete Center in the history of the world. If I had a choice of picking any Center in history in their prime, im picking Olajuwon without question or hesitation.
+Ember Gaming best offensive center for sure but Hakeem was the entire package. Scoring, rebounding, footwork, shot blocking (all time leader) I'll take Olajuwon
@@ratiod4445 Wilt could jump higher than any center in NBA history.. Wilt was the strongest according to Arnold Schwartznegger. No center could have stopped Wilt's offense. I believe Wilt would hold Hakeem down better than any center he played against. Wilt also played against premier centers.
@@0sumgamezzz435 Oh well you do know more than evevryone else so lets write that down as a fact. How can I be like you? Drop out of school and become a victim?
jyu467 during his acceptance of his mvp trophy, cRobinson made a fatal mistake of omitting Hakeem as one of the greatest player he ever faced. Hakeem made sure that Robinson never forgot again that day by totally and absolutely embarrassing him. We are still talking about it after all these years.
If a god decided to become a man for a while he was wilt chamberlain, the only reason wilt isn’t regarded as the GOAT is cause of when he played, the man was one of the fastest strongest and highest leaping players ever, and by most accounts he didn’t really care too much about the NBA, hakeem is defs up there but to me I think it goes something like wilt Kareem and the hakeem and maybe shaq, wilt is unquestionably the best, the other three I have trouble sorting between, hakeem didn’t get as many awards or rings as the others tho that’s the problem...
Hakeem "The Dream" Olajuwon is the greatest center of all time. #1 player in NBA history in blocked shots, #9 all time in most steals, #13 all time in most rebounds, and #10 all time in scoring. Baseline jumper was unstoppable, so was his specialty move the dream shake, and most complete center of all time. Best center of all, best two way player of all time, and best foreign NBA player of all time. Hakeem is simply the Dream! My favorite player ever along with Kobe Bryant, and I'm from Lagos, Nigeria just like Hakeem.
DevondaleBro Kareem would’ve been even higher in blocks had they recorded them at the beginning of his career. And wilt and bill would’ve been 1 and 2 in blocks had they recorded them while they played
Hakeem Olajuwon is an absolute legend in his era. He was a monster big men, so they couldn’t mess with him back then. He will block your shots just to think twice about playing against him. He was dominating the league with back to back champions with the Rockets while Jordan was gone. He played during Jordan era and you can name a lot of players that played during Jordan era. I bet you can name a lot of them. He and Jordan were born in the same year, so he was a Nigerian nightmare. He led his careers in points, rebounds, and blocks after his 18 year career in the NBA. Salute to #34 Hakeem Olajuwon!!!
I am a Lakers fan and Magic is my FAVORITE player of all time and I am biased concerning all things Lakers but I have consistently and will continue to say that The Dream is the GREATEST center I have ever watched.
I am always, and always will be a Laker fan. But if anyone ever asks who my favorite player of all time is, it's 'The Dream'. Built like a center, plays like a forward and handles like a guard. That's what you get when you max out all the attributes in a Create-a-Player mode or when you create a player from previous greats. They should've banned alot of his moves because it was downright illegal how he didn't just dominate opposing centers, but he made them look like amateurs night in and night out. You want a centerpiece for a franchise, "the Dream' is it, then T-Mac, then Lebron.
I am glad he stayed with rhe Rockets through the tough years. It paid off and his loyalty was admirable. One of the best players to ever step onto the court. Respect.
Anybody who thinks they wouldn't have beat the Chicago Bulls in at least one finals match-up doesn't respect the greatness of Hakeem. Houston was a tough match-up for the Bulls throughout the 90s and it was mostly because of this man!
Daniel D the Bulls were 2-6 against the Rockets during the early 90's and Olajuwon used to block Jordan's buzzer beaters to end games! Bulls would've lost in 5 games against the Rockets!
Domingo W. Houston could've just fed it to him the whole series. Who would've stopped him? Luc Longley? Dream averaged 35 against Shaq in the finals. He probably would've averaged 40-50.
As a sixers fun loving Embiid's game so far and I hear people start to compare him to Olajuwon, but seeing this video got to say that the Dream is the only Dream.
Hakeem was a bigger version MJ. Both players never took a play off, great players play with passion both sides of the court. It was a man's game back then. Today'sNBA is college players being paid.
This video is shorter than I'd have liked, but it's a case of just not a lot of RAW footage available on the guy. I still had a fun time going over the Dream's career and watching some of his insane shakes and spins. Up Next, the winner of the You Pick The Trailer Vote.
is there in the mixtape Bird defending against at least a 50% Lebron ? and please do'nt bring Dominique. I just imagine Bird trying to reach Lebron on offensive transition.
i am so glad you uploaded this video and have the resource to find the material. Hakeem was a truly great player and so often overlooked in NBA history
I live in Houston. I had the pleasure of watching Hakeem play at UH and for the Rockets. I watched almost every game he played in. It was fun to watch him play basketball. He invented the "step back jumper" before they knew what to call it.
He's the best defensive player in history. #1 all time in blocks by a mile and #9 all time in steals (as a Center). 2 time defensive player of the year. And he could shoot free throws so he never left the court.
The only reason we don't recognize him as the greatest player is because number of rings. But to be a center in the top 10 in the 5 Major categories is iconic. #Rockets
QuinntonB How about the fact he's the only player in history to record 2 quadruple doubles, only center in history to record 200+steals and 200+blocks in the same season!? Or he's still the only player to ever get MVP, Finals MVP, and DPOY in the same season?!? And he's still the only player to lead a #6 seed to a championship in history! The only reason he's not hyped up and considered the GOAT of all basketball players is because he used to sell his shoes for only $50!!That's the truth
Four. Blocks. Per Game. For anyone who doesn't understand, that's not 4 blocks in one game, that was his AVERAGE! Not once but two seasons where one of those was 4.6!! The following season was 3.9. His career average of 3.09 is topped only by two players who never even averaged double-double numbers. This video needs to be much longer to grasp the greatness of Hakeem "The Dream: Olajuwon
Alex Oparaoji it's more possible with 2K 18, post scorer Defender. however you can't max out post scoring which means you still came and however you can't max out post scoring which means you still came and create however you can't max out post scoring which means you still can't create Olajuwon
Good job editing this video. Love the slow down and sound effects. The only thing that was missing was in the New York highlights Hakeem's spin move on Ewing. IEwing looked like he was glued to the floor. t's my favorite all-time!
My all time favourite center and all time top 3 favourite player alongside with Jordan and Magic. If I was to start a franchise with a center as the team's main man Olajuwon would definitely be my pick. Guaranteed 25 points, 13 rebounds, 4 blocks and 2+ steals every night.
Hakeem didn’t play basketball. Hakeem was a poet on the basketball court. His moves often imitated could never be replicated. Hakeem’s style of playing was, is and will always be poetry in motion. The man was unstoppable Double team Triple team Quadruple team him He will find a way to embarrass you.
I would have live to see the bulls and rockets. Olajuwan dominated in the best era of the nba. No doubt he would be unstoppable against any center. Best ever. What a privilage to have grown up in this era.
a long time knicks fan here. hakeem is the best center i've ever seen. his battles vs our leader patrick ewing were always epic, and he was clearly better than ewing of course. i truly miss the 80-90's basketball. nowadays, it's just a bunch of superstar babies teaming up to win titles and money.
He was powerful when he wanted to be and could make powerful moves, but I’m always struck by his graceful speed and poise. The way he shifts his weight so rapidly but never without total control. Putting him in slow motion takes away slightly from just how quick he is and how slow his opponents often reacted. And, of course, he made his team much better with his hustle and play. An amazing player
Hakeem's version is a bit different. Dirk's one legger is a kickstand, and he barely gets off the ground. Hakeem uses a bit more momentum on his turn, and gets more air. It's not as much of a kickstand. They're sort of the same shot, but Dirk's is definitely his.
@Man E Mr. J He was. Only saying that they're not completely the same shot. And when other NBA players emulate the shot, they do the kickstand version, which is why Dirk gets most of the cred.
@Man E Mr. J I am never saying that Dirk Nowitzki is better than Hakeem Olajuwon never but it is true that Dirk perfected the one leg fadeaway I'm a black man give the white boy some credit on that🤣🤣😎
![Hakeem Olajuwon - The Dream [HD]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/jH-uHgdzpXQ/mqdefault.jpg)
Greatest Center of all-time, in my opinion.
Same
HawkingRegime. I totally agree with you
yes my fav player all-time
Kareem, Wilt, Hakeem, Shaq, Bill Russell, Moses Malone, David Robinson, George Mikan, Willis Reed, Patrick Ewing, Bill Walton.
HawkingRegime between Olajuwon and Abdul Jabbar, it would be very close.
The most complete Center in the history of the world. If I had a choice of picking any Center in history in their prime, im picking Olajuwon without question or hesitation.
I'd pick kareem
#1 scorer for a reason
+Ember Gaming best offensive center for sure but Hakeem was the entire package. Scoring, rebounding, footwork, shot blocking (all time leader) I'll take Olajuwon
+Ember Gaming Because he played longer?
+mark belmares well said.
Hakeem the Dream, got drafted before MJ and still was worth it. The GOAT Centre of all time
This is the best comment by far that explains Hakeems greatness. I cant give it enough likes.
Was not as good as Wilt.
@@0sumgamezzz435 wilt played plumbers hakeem dominated the elite centers of the 90's
@@ratiod4445 Wilt could jump higher than any center in NBA history.. Wilt was the strongest according to Arnold Schwartznegger. No center could have stopped Wilt's offense. I believe Wilt would hold Hakeem down better than any center he played against. Wilt also played against premier centers.
@@0sumgamezzz435 Oh well you do know more than evevryone else so lets write that down as a fact. How can I be like you? Drop out of school and become a victim?
This brother schooled David Robinson, Ewing, and Shaq.
jyu467 has more low moves than a snake
He schooled the entire world as a C
Front row
jyu467 during his acceptance of his mvp trophy, cRobinson made a fatal mistake of omitting Hakeem as one of the greatest player he ever faced. Hakeem made sure that Robinson never forgot again that day by totally and absolutely embarrassing him.
We are still talking about it after all these years.
Hakeem was completely dominated by Larry Bird and the Celtics…
Most underrated center ever
+Walter Payton I think hes the greatest but no one says it thats why hes underrated
Agree
He is top 5 center Maybe top 3
Lol o'neil has nothing on olajuwon
They say Kevin McHale is a better low post player, no way, Hakeem is invincible in the low post the best ever
Amazing player but wes unseld is tied for most underated
Yeah baby The Dream. Greatest center of all time.
@Devan McClaine He was deffinitely better than all of them. Maybe not Kareem, idk. But far more talented than Russell and Wilt.
If a god decided to become a man for a while he was wilt chamberlain, the only reason wilt isn’t regarded as the GOAT is cause of when he played, the man was one of the fastest strongest and highest leaping players ever, and by most accounts he didn’t really care too much about the NBA, hakeem is defs up there but to me I think it goes something like wilt Kareem and the hakeem and maybe shaq, wilt is unquestionably the best, the other three I have trouble sorting between, hakeem didn’t get as many awards or rings as the others tho that’s the problem...
@@climax050 Wilt has the greatest athletic body ever, as a Basketball player though he could work on free throws and inside shooting lol
@Devan McClaine shut the hell up
Hakeem "The Dream" Olajuwon is the greatest center of all time. #1 player in NBA history in blocked shots, #9 all time in most steals, #13 all time in most rebounds, and #10 all time in scoring. Baseline jumper was unstoppable, so was his specialty move the dream shake, and most complete center of all time. Best center of all, best two way player of all time, and best foreign NBA player of all time. Hakeem is simply the Dream! My favorite player ever along with Kobe Bryant, and I'm from Lagos, Nigeria just like Hakeem.
Solomon Kessington when he retired he was top ten in all of them.
Kareem number 3 in rebounds and blocks and number one in mvps and scoring
DevondaleBro Kareem would’ve been even higher in blocks had they recorded them at the beginning of his career. And wilt and bill would’ve been 1 and 2 in blocks had they recorded them while they played
@@HecularTheGreatHakeem would still be number 1
Hakeem will always be my number 1.
He would dominate in today's nba just like he did in the 90s
Without a doubt, bar none, the best and most complete big man ever to play in the NBA!
Those blocks on MJ... such a rare stuff, never seen that before...and I saw everything of Hakeem. Just my personal GOAT forever
Hakeem Olajuwon is an absolute legend in his era. He was a monster big men, so they couldn’t mess with him back then. He will block your shots just to think twice about playing against him. He was dominating the league with back to back champions with the Rockets while Jordan was gone. He played during Jordan era and you can name a lot of players that played during Jordan era. I bet you can name a lot of them. He and Jordan were born in the same year, so he was a Nigerian nightmare. He led his careers in points, rebounds, and blocks after his 18 year career in the NBA. Salute to #34 Hakeem Olajuwon!!!
When Jordan was playing, he was the only guy on the same radar in talent. That's just the way the cookie crumbles.
Anthony Nelson he's the only man who is a beast on offensive and defense. 2 quads in a month. only player jordan hasn't dunked on college/pros.
Yes he did.
I am a Lakers fan and Magic is my FAVORITE player of all time and I am biased concerning all things Lakers but I have consistently and will continue to say that The Dream is the GREATEST center I have ever watched.
trizaikha That says alot considering 3 of the greatest centers of all time each played for the lakers
I am always, and always will be a Laker fan. But if anyone ever asks who my favorite player of all time is, it's 'The Dream'. Built like a center, plays like a forward and handles like a guard. That's what you get when you max out all the attributes in a Create-a-Player mode or when you create a player from previous greats. They should've banned alot of his moves because it was downright illegal how he didn't just dominate opposing centers, but he made them look like amateurs night in and night out. You want a centerpiece for a franchise, "the Dream' is it, then T-Mac, then Lebron.
That speaks alot about your maturity when you put "I have ever WATCHED". Kudos.
oh my goodness Olajuwon is a monster.
One of the most underrated players ever
Hakeem Olajuwon is the best Center ever you better ask somebody
+Trey Bens Idk man. Shaq? Bill Russel?
kareem
George Kaftan exactly... just because this is a Hakeem highlight video all the people are claiming hes the GOAT. But, it's really up for debate.
+moestatk1 no Hakeem is a scorer rebounder and defensive player... kareem is only a scorer olajuwon is overall better
Gaming With Coppa uhhhh yeah but Kareem is the greatest scorer of all time. So to say he's "only a scorer" is an insult.
The best skill set by any center, ever.
The Dream Shake was unstoppable! The big man is dead in today's game.
Clutch City was a lot of fun... Thanks for the memories JV.
The league is 3 point crazy.
I am glad he stayed with rhe Rockets through the tough years. It paid off and his loyalty was admirable. One of the best players to ever step onto the court.
Respect.
Anybody who thinks they wouldn't have beat the Chicago Bulls in at least one finals match-up doesn't respect the greatness of Hakeem. Houston was a tough match-up for the Bulls throughout the 90s and it was mostly because of this man!
Domingo W. Would've made for a great series, to bad it never happened.
Daniel D the Bulls were 2-6 against the Rockets during the early 90's and Olajuwon used to block Jordan's buzzer beaters to end games! Bulls would've lost in 5 games against the Rockets!
Armando De Los Santos stop smoking crack
Saif Rahman facts ain't crack boy!
Domingo W. Houston could've just fed it to him the whole series. Who would've stopped him? Luc Longley? Dream averaged 35 against Shaq in the finals. He probably would've averaged 40-50.
He's the greatest center of all time head and shoulders above them all
As a sixers fun loving Embiid's game so far and I hear people start to compare him to Olajuwon, but seeing this video got to say that the Dream is the only Dream.
Ka Mo embiid could be the next olajuwon just not as great
hakeem - the dream
embiid - the nightmare
Hakeem was a bigger version MJ. Both players never took a play off, great players play with passion both sides of the court. It was a man's game back then. Today'sNBA is college players being paid.
If I'm picking a center for my team I'm choosing Olajuwon every time, all the time. One of the transcendent players in NBA history.
Greatest Center of ALL TIME
This video is shorter than I'd have liked, but it's a case of just not a lot of RAW footage available on the guy. I still had a fun time going over the Dream's career and watching some of his insane shakes and spins. Up Next, the winner of the You Pick The Trailer Vote.
First comment all you mortals bow down to me or face destruction
Where can I vote
Where can I vote
+TheMatriX it's too late. It was on the video before this one
plzz do Brandon roy
Hakeem is the reason I fell in love with the game of basketball... Long live "The Dream"
Best Player From Nigeria, AND The Best Center OF ALL TIME
What a beast my favorite player of all time. Thank you for this great video
I get chills watching Hakeem! 👍
Olajuwon is my all time starting center.
PG ..Magic
SG ..MJ
SF ..Bird
PF ..Duncan
C ..Hakeem
Point Forward- Lebron, Combo Guard-Jordan, Combo Guard- Kobe,Power Forward- Olajuwon,Center- Shaq
is there in the mixtape Bird defending against at least a 50% Lebron ? and please do'nt bring Dominique. I just imagine Bird trying to reach Lebron on offensive transition.
Olajuwon better than o'niel
Magic
MJ
Bron
Garnett
Hakeem
this honestly deserved a 30 minute movie but i am not complaining, great work as always
Great video. Love this old school stuff u do. Takes me back to a time I forgot
i am so glad you uploaded this video and have the resource to find the material. Hakeem was a truly great player and so often overlooked in NBA history
I live in Houston. I had the pleasure of watching Hakeem play at UH and for the Rockets. I watched almost every game he played in. It was fun to watch him play basketball. He invented the "step back jumper" before they knew what to call it.
yes! thank you! fav center of all time
This man made the ADMIRAL look like a bench player
He's the best defensive player in history. #1 all time in blocks by a mile and #9 all time in steals (as a Center). 2 time defensive player of the year. And he could shoot free throws so he never left the court.
Only in fights
The GOAT at the center position. No doubt about it.
Great video.
That was just an appetizer though. This guy had so many highlights it would be difficult to do him justice.
You’re the Best of the Best. Hands down. I love this game more than anything temporal. I’m crying again. Thanks. Roy Jones?
The only reason we don't recognize him as the greatest player is because number of rings. But to be a center in the top 10 in the 5 Major categories is iconic. #Rockets
QuinntonB How about the fact he's the only player in history to record 2 quadruple doubles, only center in history to record 200+steals and 200+blocks in the same season!? Or he's still the only player to ever get MVP, Finals MVP, and DPOY in the same season?!? And he's still the only player to lead a #6 seed to a championship in history! The only reason he's not hyped up and considered the GOAT of all basketball players is because he used to sell his shoes for only $50!!That's the truth
Some blocks on MJ, damn!
One of my favorite players. The Dream
Four. Blocks. Per Game. For anyone who doesn't understand, that's not 4 blocks in one game, that was his AVERAGE! Not once but two seasons where one of those was 4.6!! The following season was 3.9. His career average of 3.09 is topped only by two players who never even averaged double-double numbers. This video needs to be much longer to grasp the greatness of Hakeem "The Dream: Olajuwon
Wish you'd do a full 50+ minute documentary about Hakeem like all the other great ones you've done before. You're the best.
The Dream was awesome I forgot just how good he was. Cool video
Best Center to ever play the game its not even close. Highlights wont do justice how this man dominate the game.
Top 10 player of all time
imagine getting a post scorer in 2k and maxing out everything. That's Hakeem
Alex Oparaoji it's more possible with 2K 18, post scorer Defender. however you can't max out post scoring which means you still came and however you can't max out post scoring which means you still came and create however you can't max out post scoring which means you still can't create Olajuwon
Maxed out all skills of your RPG hero
Facts
Good job editing this video. Love the slow down and sound effects. The only thing that was missing was in the New York highlights Hakeem's spin move on Ewing. IEwing looked like he was glued to the floor. t's my favorite all-time!
I named my only son after this great man
I could watch Dream all day! Brilliant at both ends and dominate in the best era of basketball
My all time favourite center and all time top 3 favourite player alongside with Jordan and Magic. If I was to start a franchise with a center as the team's main man Olajuwon would definitely be my pick. Guaranteed 25 points, 13 rebounds, 4 blocks and 2+ steals every night.
Hakeem didn’t play basketball. Hakeem was a poet on the basketball court. His moves often imitated could never be replicated.
Hakeem’s style of playing was, is and will always be poetry in motion.
The man was unstoppable
Double team
Triple team
Quadruple team him
He will find a way to embarrass you.
I feel this video should've been longer.
So underrated best center of all time in my opinion
goat of the post
God Almighty said you want a center? He responded with a Dream. So I'll pick Hakeem for my all time Dream team. Amen 🙏
You're amazing at making these vids
Hakeem is one of the most underrated greatest center ever,when you thing greatest center,you hear Wilt,Bill Russel,Shaq,but you barely hear Hakeem
Make one more of Hakeem The dream
Man I didn't realise how smooth he was for a big man
1 more hakeem video!!! then lou gherig and sugar ray robinson!! Also duran, leonard, and the Hitman Hearns!!
Please do Pavel Datsyuk- His entire career is a highlight reel!! The Magic Man
I just watched this but man Hakeem was the man of his era I love your videos but four minutes for Hakeem mj said I'll take him as my center
Your videos never disappoint. Nice work.
Please we need a longer documentary
I want to know more about the Greatest Basketballer that ever came out of my Country
the most skilled center of all time.
Amazing... The Greatest Of All Time!!!
Mid range game, fade away shot, could get to the basket at will, the greatest
The fight and the heart of a lion......
"THE DREAM HAKEEM" GREATEST player of ALL time... nuff said
Joeseph Vincent I love your vids but you gotta do another hakeem vid you didn't do this man justice
I would have live to see the bulls and rockets. Olajuwan dominated in the best era of the nba. No doubt he would be unstoppable against any center. Best ever. What a privilage to have grown up in this era.
hakeem's dream shake is like a snowflake, no two are alike and are all beautiful
His my favorite
When you get picked ahead of Micheal Jordan and it doesn't haunt you forever then you really made the grade. ,
Yeah, two teams picked someone over the GOAT, but only one regretted it
Too short for the Dream. Come on fam
Excellent video.
thanks for hearing me
As always, fantastic video
I wish this was longer.
Most complete center to play the game of basketball
a long time knicks fan here. hakeem is the best center i've ever seen. his battles vs our leader patrick ewing were always epic, and he was clearly better than ewing of course. i truly miss the 80-90's basketball. nowadays, it's just a bunch of superstar babies teaming up to win titles and money.
Do one on Paul pierce aka the Truth
one thousandth like. keep up the great work
He had a gorgeous shot
Anything is possible!! Gotta make one of KG
Hakeem was such a monster he can dominate even the most skilled NBA centers in the 90's such as O'neil, Ewing and Robinson
Best center ever period.
Beautiful.
He was powerful when he wanted to be and could make powerful moves, but I’m always struck by his graceful speed and poise. The way he shifts his weight so rapidly but never without total control. Putting him in slow motion takes away slightly from just how quick he is and how slow his opponents often reacted. And, of course, he made his team much better with his hustle and play. An amazing player
I hope you make a longer documentary about The Dream!
Can you make a remix of this! The dream deserves more than 5 minutes
Looks like we see where Dirk got his fadeaway from...
People have been using the one legged fadeaway way before Dirk has... but Dirk made it his own.
Hakeem's version is a bit different. Dirk's one legger is a kickstand, and he barely gets off the ground. Hakeem uses a bit more momentum on his turn, and gets more air. It's not as much of a kickstand. They're sort of the same shot, but Dirk's is definitely his.
Nicholas Smith right bother but I will say that Dirk perfected it
@Man E Mr. J He was. Only saying that they're not completely the same shot. And when other NBA players emulate the shot, they do the kickstand version, which is why Dirk gets most of the cred.
@Man E Mr. J I am never saying that Dirk Nowitzki is better than Hakeem Olajuwon never but it is true that Dirk perfected the one leg fadeaway I'm a black man give the white boy some credit on that🤣🤣😎
Never underestimate the heart of a CHAMPION!!!
Goat of centers
He is the best center of all time
The most talented underrated player in the history of the NBA.