I only noticed this piece today, however it's a few months old. So forgive me if it has been posted before. I think this is a sweet article about the LA Gear basketball shoe, Olajuwon's sponsorship with them, and some great memories of Akeem on the court, pre-championships, as stated by the writer. source: http://www.slamonline.com/online/kicks/2010/06/sneakers-for-a-dream/
Blood clot issue from late 80s/early 90s. http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/1989-11-15/news/8902090883_1_heat-index-rockets-heat-center MIAMI -- Rockets center Akeem Olajuwon, who missed the preseason after summer treatment for a blood clot in his left leg, was finally reaching his stride.