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NBA.com Hakeem spotlight

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by downbytheriver, Oct 30, 2014.

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    Cool videos.. name Hakeem the best international player ever

    http://www.nba.com/2014/news/featur...e-hakeem-olajuwon/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt6d

     
    #1 downbytheriver, Oct 30, 2014
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    "Because there is only one Hakeem and there will only be one Hakeem. I don't care if you're taking about Nigeria or Chicago or Boise, Idaho," said Rockets coach and fellow Hall of Famer Kevin McHale, who did battle with Olajuwon. "He was special. He is uniqu
     
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    He was Clutch City!
     
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    The GREATEST to ever do it.

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    I'm old enough to have seen Wilt and O, but Dream had a total game and his dominance never truly hit his stat-stuffed lines.

    Blocks, steals, wingspan and leaping ability...

    I can't believe all these years later that I haven't remotely seen anyone like him.
     
    #5 declan32001, Oct 30, 2014
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    Any thoughts on Anthony Davis? He seems to have the ability and athleticism to be the next all time great two way player.
     
    #6 dream2franchise, Oct 30, 2014
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    #7 Jake Tower, Oct 30, 2014
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    Agreed. No one has come close. Was a fan of Akeem ever since he joined the Cougars.
     
    #8 rocketsfan4, Oct 30, 2014
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    It was Olajuwon that made me start watching the NBA. Before that, I was only watching local basketball in my country. Thank you, Dream.
     
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    I could be mistaken but I believe I just heard Kenny agree that Deandre Jordan was the most athletic center ever on Inside the NBA.

    Hoping that was just a brainfart.

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    #10 jordnnnn, Oct 31, 2014
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