Hakeem The Dream | 1995 | Hakeem Olajuwon Documentary 

You want to know how good Hakeem was, he was picked before Jordan and no ones has ever said anything about it.

He played the game the right way. Thanks Olajuwon for the memories.

So underrated when talking about all time greats! My favorite all time center!

As a Nigerian, I can't but commend the fighting spirit of Hakeem Plajuwon, Coming from African Nigeria, making the first over pick and going to 2 NCAA finals, Overcoming adversities and finally getting the MVP trophy capping it up with fulfilling his promises of Bringing the NBA championship trophy to the City of Houston, That's Pure dominance , Paint dominance and a Pure talent , We are Proud of you!!!🏀🏀🏀

Nigerian Warrior! Without doubt one of the most skilled and unstoppable players of all time who played on both sides of the court.

I have watched this documentary over and over again, and I've never gotten tired of it. The one and only Hakeem (The DR34M) Olajuwon.

For me he is the greatest center of all times

Dude is top 10 all time in steals as a center. Craziness.

Is Hakeem the reason why so many Nigerians settled in Houston? Great player 🇳🇬

Hakeem stayed loyal to the soil. In his darkest days, with the media closing in on him, with his owner questioning his integrity, with playofff heartbreak after playoff heartbreak, this man hunkered down and committed even harder. He was rewarded with guys like Kenny Smith, Robert Horry, Vernon Maxwell- guys that he viewed as immense additions and a great cast of supporting talent, and he lifted them up to play their best basketball, as Hakeem’s own game had ascended to near perfection. More importantly, His intangibles, his personality, his leadership all ascended as well. And, in due time, Hakeem himself ascended to basketball’s highest peak, not once but twice. His humility, his origins, his discipline, his privacy, his lack of marketability are all reasons that this man is never discussed when we consider the greatest of all time. But even more than his performance is worthy of adoration- it is his character and determination that ought to be the foci for emulation. More players need to look back to Hakeem and his hardships. He embodies exactly what it means to be a man in the NBA. No pointing fingers. No media manipulation. Playing for every cent of your contract. Being dependable to everyone in the organization. Consider this: LeBron James, at the time the first or second best player in the league, left his HOMETOWN to join with the third best player in the league AND a top 4 Power Forward in the league, taking with him the only other All Star, and the Cavs’ starting center for nearly half a decade, announcing the deal on national television, and then boasting about how this team was so good, they would win multiple championships in a nationally-televised parade. The backlash was inevitable, and even still, LeBron did not understand how and why he could be so hated. Hakeem Olajuwon KNEW he was being hated for doing nothing other than dominating on a shit team for a decade, and then found new hope when he was given a few pieces that, in sum, could all be considered to still be worth less than jsut ONE of LeBron’s superstar teammates. Seriously- Vernon Maxwell, Kenny Smith, Otis Thorpe, Scott Brooks, Robert Horry…. Or Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh, Anthony Davis, Kevin Love, Kyrie Irving, Russell Westbrook, Derrick Rose, JR Smith, Zydrunas Ilgauskas, Ray Allen, Shane Battier, Mike Miller, Richard Jefferson, Rajon Rondo, Dennis Schroeder, Dwight Howard, Javale McGee, Chris Anderson, Carlos Boozer, Mo Williams,

NO big man has ever had better post moves, or off the ball movement. None likely ever will. Dream was THAT good!

HAKEEM IS THE Smoothest center i had seen from the 80s and 90s. i stop watching NBA since year 2000.

I’ve Always been a fan of Hakeem Olajuwon One of the most humblest basketball players you’ll ever meet he created a new position point center the dream Hakeem Olajuwon

I cried a few times watching this. Quietly. It was beautiful dream come through after years of hard work I was watching. It is the Spirit of Resilience and Excellence in Nigerian. It was that humility and gratitude to bask in that moment when you get to the top and you both soak and contemplate the joy. Great player, great human, great Nigerian. Arise o Compatriot. Nigeria s call obey. God lead us through this harrowing journey of birthing a new Nigeria hopefully starting from next week. We ve stayed too long here

HaKeem is just a great man in aspire to be. Yes, a great player (1 of the best) but everything about him as a human is just top notch. The city of Houston Loves Hakeem because we know his heart. Prosperity to you Hakeem where ever you are.

My pick for GOAT center. Can't believe Shaq thinks he was better. Shaq blames his bad shooting on big hands. Hakeem was the best shooting center ever. Short range or middle range. Best footwork for a big. Best defender. What more can you want?

Hakeem was so good!! His post progressioin was the best plus he was so skilled!!! His fundamentals and athleticism were the perfect mix for a big man!!

No player in the league today could guard Hakeem. Giannis, Joel, Jokic, LeBron, etc would get embarrassed by him on both sides of the court

Olajuwon is easily the greatest player of all time! Learned basketball at age 16, was drafted #1 overall at age 21, gentleman swept the defending champ Showtime Lakers and took the 86' Celtics to game 6 of the Finals by age 23! Carried terrible teams to the playoffs every year, then became the only player in history to win MVP, DPOY, Finals MVP, all NBA first team, all defensive first team, and the ring in the same season at age 31! Olajuwon dominated 4 of the all time top 10 centers in the WCF and Finals, the only player to retire top 10 in 5 categories, the only player to record 200+ blocks and 200+ steals in the same season, and the only player to have a winning record against Jordan's Bulls!

That dream shake and the the footwork...its like he took ballet he was soooo light on his feet the shake was sooo smooth and silky almost automatic if I had my choice of any big to start a franchise with Id without a doubt have 93-94 hakeem he swept the awards that year MVP, Finals MVP, DPLOY, CHAMPION AND FINALS MVP....defeating Patrick Ewing a FILTHY KNICKERBOCKER SQUAD with michael taking sometime away from the game hakeem dominated

I get quite and humble watching the Dream Greatness. The only player I get quite about. All I can do is sit back and enjoy his Greatness.

He might be the best player no one ever talks about.

As kid growing up this was my hero. He is the greatest for me rockets 🚀 ❤ 🙌

One of the all time great centers. Can see him dominating any era of the game

Man Dream is like the forgotten top 5 player ever. If the Ralph Sampson thing woulda worked out he'd have been at least Kareem level like remembered differently. Man he was absolutely incredible. Numbers and everything ppl forgrt he blocked over 3000 shots. Scary good numbers.

30 blocked shots against the Seattle Supersonics in the 1993 Western Conference semifinals. The most ever in a best of seven playoff series. I believe that record still stands. Unfortunately for Houston, they lost to the Sonics in 7 games.

The dream in my opinion is one of the best centers of all time. This guy does everything from offense to defense and is a complete player. He is in my top 10 if not top 5 list of all time greats!

I liked Olajuwon very much. He gave Houston championship being a lower seeded team. His footwork is amazing.

Shaq did the most hilarious impersonation of the Dream years ago. Wish I knew when but there was an interview about the best he ever faced and it was Hakeem. Shaq said he tried to scare him by digging his elbows in and Dream said (Shaq uses Hakeem accent): "My Brother, that was a fine elbow you hit me with." So funny, so Hakeem.

That game against Louisville was perhaps my personal favorite collegiate game ever! Hakeem became my dream right there. And he proved every bit worth his pick in the NBA. His jumping skills were legendary!

The best big man hands down.

No one was that dominant in the history of NBA in his prime...numbers speak volumes. The guy was top 5 in every major category...

I think what made Hakeem different was that he wanted to be better in order to do better. We can have all the ability in the world. When we make the decision to be better, that is when we can change the world. That's what made Hakeem Olajuwon different.

And I'm a spurs fan and I love the dream

His footwork was impeccable

Greatest center ever .. greatest footwork .. i tried to imitate every move he did

What an amazing player! I was super proud when my then middle school Son chose to rep The Dream for a school project! Many just know his play on the court and miss out on how hard it took to get there, and how big of a heart he had giving back. Thank you for sharing this post!

My favorite all-time athlete ever. The man was incredible on the court.

As good as Jordan was on the wing, Hakeem was on post. Who had better footwork? jordan or Dream? Who was a better defender? Jordan or Dream? If jordan was just slightly a better scorer (avg), Then dream was the better Rebounder (avg). Positions play a factor into both the scoring and Rebound numbers. Hakeem was shooting the turn-around from both sides before micheal took the move from him (watch the footwork). Jordan is my #1 fav. of all-time. I write all of this to say. Hakeem was as good as the greatest player of all-time. Hakeem really should get mentioned in that convo. Every aspect of Jordans game, I can counter with an aspect of dreams game. Dream was really that nice.

I was born and raised in Houston. He's been a part of the city since I was 4 years old... He almost feels like a family member. I have the utmost respect for him as an athlete and a man. Such an icon and legend

Actually he’s my favorite NBA player ever. He’s the most underrated player ever . He should be rated far higher on the all time list.

Moving from Detroit to ca at the age of 13. I started loving the suns, Hakeem made me Cry.

Hakeem is my favorite player of all time player. I watched or listened to every Rocket game I could back then. I believe he's the best all around center that ever played the game. He had it all!

Hakeem learned from one of the Best centers of all time underrated Moses Malone 💯

I like this team. Fresher, high-quality shot selection. Gritty on defense. Appreciates AD defense, while the offense struggled. Clutchness happens on defense, too.

Way underrated. His intensity, athleticism--Unstoppable when hot

For me he is the greatest skilled center of all time he’s footwork was amazing 🤩 he don’t have the kareem and chamberlain numbers and that’s is why he is not the greatest center ever but when you talk about skill he is the best period

I loved watching Olajuwan. I remember getting so excited the same way I used to get excited to watch Michael Jordan.

Greatest all around center of all time. The Dream is Houston's Greatest Athlete

Best big man both defensively and offensively, to ever play the game of basketball

Even Jordan was scared of The Dream….facts!

Its awesome Kobe learned his impeccable footwork from the goat Hakeem the Dream!

He was super athletic and nimble. Doesn’t resemble a center at all. And he had explosive verticality. One of the best athletes to ever play in the nba. Much more visible with the courtside cameras.

Not to take anything away from the other icons of the sport, but as a working man, i pick Hakeem and Tim Duncan as my heroes. Humility, hard work, loyalty, dedication. Game in and game out, they hunker down, knuckle up, and sweat for every cent theyre paid. No BS, no divas here.

Growing up watching the greatest center of all time. #Dream34

Dream deserves movie made about him. Met him when he was about 19 at UofH. My first hero as a kid.

I'm from HTOWN grew up watching him. Dude was a beast, and beat some of the all time best centers.. Oh, he is one of the top centers...🤣🤣🍻

Hakeem that Year Accomplished the NBA Season MVP,, Finals MVP,, Defensive Player of the Year...

That shot @ 2:55 is of the basketball court I would years later play basketball on. We called it "Club" but it's officially named Obele-Odan Community Centre, on Fujah Street, Off Randle Avenue, Surulere, Lagos. I grew up on Randle Avenue while Hakeem's hood was Bank-Olemoh. He is a good 14 years older than me but we all knew his story and exploits on that basketball court.

Top 5 center. So underrated.

Hakeem is one of the best most skilled players in NBA history

Model athlete, great down to earth player. One of the best ever

Amazing that in all those final games, Hakeem was fasting!!! No food or drinks! Jesus!!!!

He was the best overall center. FUNDAMENTALS.

MVP DPOY FMVP all in 1994. Never been done

I think Hakeem is my most entertaining player of all time.

My 2 favorite players of the 90's, Hakeem Olajuwon and Patrick Ewing.

How sweet it is! The next year was the most amazing playoff run ever! b2b Clutch City!

Hakeem Olajuwon vs Patrick Ewing great rivalry in college and 1994 NBA Finals. They're closer in age just 5 months difference. At least Ewing's Knicks took Olajuwon's Rockets to 7 games earning that Championship. Better than Hakeem vs Shaq as Olajuwon is almost a decade older than ONeal and Rockets swept Magic.

Dude was spectacular. Great doc.

The Big Man version of Michael Jordan. Unbelievable offensive player while being a nonpareil defensive player.

He would beat alot of my favorite teams growing up but I always loved watching him play ball. He had no real weaknesses at Center in his prime.

Hakeem the Dream.He makes me proud I was raised in Houston,Texas I loved watching him play.

The greatest spin move ever for a center/big man. Tremendous leaping ability again for a center/big man. Hakeem the Dream

Thanks for uploading this hakeem is one of my favorite players of all time hes on my top 5 but man the rockets could never get past the sonics in the playoffs until 97 with the help of barkley and drexler

Two college athletes whom I remember the first time I saw them: Dan Marino and Hakeem!

I first hear of him in 87 while in the 6th grade, a classmate had his basketball card grabbing a rebound in traffic.

Got my moves from studying jordan..got my post game from studying the dream ..my favorite center personally of all time

The best Big Man I've seen play the game

his name should always be in the conversation of the greatest centers.

Hakeem was the Best Center...best skilled, smoothest, best dressed, most handsome..the total package Lex Luger aint have ish on him! lol

1986 Houston Rockets. I remember that team.......SCARY. Unsung heroes; almost completely overshadowed in history by the historically great 1986 Celtics. But that Rockets team, with a healthy Ralph and Hakeem, was also one of the greatest teams in history, imo. How many teams in history, other than those Celtics, could beat the '86 Rocket team in a 7-game series?

Such a great video!

My favorite player of all time

I'm glad he got his championship rings cause man he deserved those I still remember buying his shoes at Payless as a kid

He was unstoppable with the moves he made against everyone on the floor every game he played in

This dude had moves on top of moves

The most skilled big man ever. Embiid and Jokic are exceptional but Hakeem is just in a different level. Offense/defense, he can do it all. Greatest Low post game, 15-20 medium range j's and an above average ft shooter.

You guys can have Wilt, Bill, Kareem, Patrick & Shaq, but i'm riding with The Dream all day long.

But wait!... No mention of the repeat, and sweep of Penny and the Magic the next year!! Oh Nick Anderson... The Dream ! 🙌🏻

Is Hakeem the only one who won the NBA title without any Hall of Fame-class teammate playing alongside him? Especially in their first title win

HAKEEM HELL OF A BASKETBALL PLAYER

Thanks for sharing!

My favourite center of all time. There’s no big man that can move like him.

The same thing happened to Wilt Chamberlain in college. North Carolina used the slowdown game and won the championship by one point. During the game against Georgetown, Akeem got in foul trouble.

True champion .did alot for the city n.thank u sir .no one will ever b as good as u

The father of Patrick Ewing and David Robinson, the marvellous Hakeem Olajuwon.

and to think shaq has the nerve to put himself in the category with Hakeem....not even close

24:33 "i remember when we was deep into our playoff run when hakeem said to me, "kenny, go get me some water"

may not have won the NCAA championship. but winning multiple NBA championships was way more fitting for this player.