I think it's awesome to have a statue of Hakeem. He is just as great to us as Jordan is to the Bulls. There are so many poses that could be chosen but I personally would want to see the Dreamshake.
I think it should be a picture of him before the game high fiving his teammates as his name is called. It should be the starting five from game one of the 95' championship huddled up waiting for him while he jogs out. My idea is more low-key like Olajuwan, but puts the spotlight on him. My other idea is similar in that it would be Hakeem recieving the MVP trophy while he lets the whole team hold it up together. When I think of Dream, I think of his humble greatness. If you want to make an idol of Hakeem, I think he would like that.
I would like to see him faking with one hand towards the basket. Then have some "faceless/jockless" person behind him jumping *cough Robinson cough* I think that would do very well for me.
Both show the unis fairly prominently. I would expect the Olajuwon statue to be in the red/gold uni's, probably something evocative of one of the two championships.
When Kevin Johnson of the Suns retired they gave him a smaller statue of him dunking over Hakeem. I think the Rockets should pay him back and have the statue of Hakeem blocking Johnson during the playoffs. Or Dream holding up one of the championship trophies.
Anyone got a picture of that 2 seconds right befor the shake? That would be sweet or, as was mentioned, holding the trophy. Also it seems like since the retired the gold & red, the statue will have that as well right? Isn't there a complete band on pinstripes in the new arena?
fall away after the shake...this is the best shot to characterize his touch, quickness, and smooth stroke..
Any picture of dream blocking Jordan's shot. This would symbolize Bulls not dominating Rockets during Jordan's career.
Someone else may have addressed this in another thread...but I thought Muslims did not allow for statues of themselves like this...that it was too much self-aggrandizement. Don't get me wrong....I'm all for the Hakeem statue! I think it will be great... but can someone help me with this?
It's not that they don't allow statues...I think Hakeem just won't be part of the celebration or the unvieling of it. He didn't support his bobblehead but didn't put a stop to it.
really??? we need the help of a muslim on this one. i've always heard that Muslims do not believe in making statues of themselves...
Hey guys, just found this. Dont know how accurate it is, as I am not muslim. But I found it to be a very interesting read and may shed some light on what some of yall were talking about. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Islam has prohibited the keeping of statues in the Muslim home. According to the commentary of scholars, a person who keeps statues in his house is similar to unbelievers, whose practice it is to keep and venerate idols in their homes. The angels are repelled by this; they do not enter such a house and abandon it. It is also forbidden to the Muslim to engage in manufacturing statues, even if he makes them for non-Muslims. One of the reasons for this prohibition, although not the only one, as some people may suppose, is to safeguard the belief in the Oneness of God and to be far-removed from the practices of idolaters, who fashion statues and idols with their own hands and then sanctify them, standing before them in adoration. Islam's sensitivity in safeguarding the belief in the Unity of God is very acute, and assuredly this caution and concern is quite justified. …the worship of idols originated when people began making statues of their dead or pious ancestors in order to remember them. Gradually they began to venerate them, adding to this veneration little by little until they had made the statues into gods, worshipping them besides God, asking them for help, fearing their anger, and imploring them for blessings. This is what happened, among earlier communities such as the people of Wadd, Suwwa' Yaghuth, Ya'uq, and Nasra. (Names of pagan deities of antiquity who are mentioned in the Qur'an (71:23). For an explanation, see for example, the commentary in Yusuf 'All's translation of the Holy Qur'an, Appendix XIII, following Surah Nuh (71). (Trans.)) It is not surprising that a religion which seeks to halt all corruption should block every passage through which shirk (polytheism), either open or hidden, may slip into the minds and hearts of the people. Among such passageways is the imitation of idolaters or of the followers of other religions who have exaggerated respect for their saints. Moreover, Islam's legislation is not merely intended for one or two generations but is for all mankind for as long as it shall exist on this planet. What may seem unlikely in one environment may become acceptable in another, and what appears impossible at one time may materialize into reality at another." Religious Tolerance in Islam Thus it should be clear that Islam not only condemns idol worship, it also prohibits making and keeping of statues. This does raise a serious question. One person's sacred symbols may be another person's abomination. How do we resolve this conflict? Islamic answers this dilemma by asserting that there is no compulsion in religion. While Muslims abhor the idols and statues, they will not make the demand that the minorities living in their country do the same. The Islamic state guarantees the protection of the places of worship of its non-Muslim minorities as well as object of worship in those places. That is why the Hindu and Sikh temples in Afghanistan have not been touched, a point that was not highlighted in the media coverage as it would have destroyed the myth of intolerance. Those willing to lecture us on tolerance may do well to realize that while the Western world has made big progress in the area of religious tolerance during the last century (which should be appreciated), it has a long way to go before it can reach the standards established by Islam. Anyone in doubt here only needs to remember that while throughout Europe and America, Muslims are not permitted to make the call to prayer (Adhan) on loud speakers, church bells ring freely in the Muslim world. And while Muslim Personal Law is not recognized in the West, the Personal Law of non-Muslim minorities has always been recognized in the Muslim world. (This also shows that Islam gives the rights to minorities even in the absence of reciprocity.) But religious tolerance means accommodation to religious minorities. (A minor point: A minority has to be present in the country before one can demand accommodation). It does not mean undermining the majority. That is what the UN did in this case, for it demanded that Muslims must treat those despised artifacts as valuable cultural heritage in their own land!
there should be 2. one of dream reading the clutch bbs, the other of dream kicking kidrock8's ass. my real answer is it has to be the dreamshake. how can it not be?
They should show Hakeem holding his dipping sauce in one hand and holding three or so Mickey D's fries that's he's biting into. The famous dip-dunk ("deep-dunk" in Hakeem-speak: "Sometimes I dunk two or t'ree fries at a time.")
