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As time flies, has Hakeem legend fallen for Rockets fans?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by tinman, Apr 22, 2010.

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Has Dream fallen?

  1. No -every year that passes, I realize how special he was

    442 vote(s)
    82.0%

  2. Yes -he can't even dominate a game, he was overrated

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  3. Didn't see him play - But I believe he was great

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    14.5%

  4. Didn't see him play - I believe he was overrated

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  1. tinman

    tinman 999999999
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    Nickname: Hakeem the Dream

    Honors: NBA champion (1994, '95);
    NBA Finals MVP (1994, '95);
    NBA MVP (1994);
    Defensive Player of Year (1993, '94);
    All-NBA First Team (1987, '88, '89, '93, '94, '97);
    All-NBA Second Team ('86, '90, '96);
    Third Team (1991, '95, '99);
    All-Defensive First Team ('87, '88, '90, '93, '94);
    12-time All-Star; Olympic gold medalist (1996);
    One of 50 Greatest Players in NBA History (1996)

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    #1 tinman, Apr 22, 2010
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  2. scv_rockets

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    Hell no.
     
    #2 scv_rockets, Apr 22, 2010
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    #3 rockets934life, Apr 22, 2010
  4. saleem

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    As time files,the legend of Hakeem has gotten greater. The young ones who didn't see him play are left in awe when they see his highlights. There are expections of course. The more they get to know him,the greater will be the appreciation for what he meant to Houston and all of us.
     
    #4 saleem, Apr 22, 2010
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    u know ur special when someone does sometime of "legit" post move nowadays, they mention dream.

    so no, he's a legend that continues to live on
     
    #5 t_mac1, Apr 22, 2010
  6. tinman

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    I believe the Rockets would have left town, if the people of Houston didn't love Dream and what he did for the city.
     
    #6 tinman, Apr 22, 2010
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  8. saleem

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    Jeff and co did a spectacular job with the SavetheRockets campaign,but if it wasn't for the 2 titles that Hakeem led to us,they would have left for another city.
    The Sonics were unlucky since they were so far removed from their championship year,unlike Houston.
     
    #8 saleem, Apr 22, 2010
  9. ZoZoDreamer

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    His contributions to the Rockets will never be forgotten by those of us who witnessed his greatness!!! Go Rockets!!!!
     
    #9 ZoZoDreamer, Apr 22, 2010
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  10. ScolaIsBallin

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    No he will always be tha boss
     
    #10 ScolaIsBallin, Apr 22, 2010
  11. DreamWeaver

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    Yes, I acknowledge the fact that Hakeem was an once-in-a-lifetime player but his legendary status has faded a bit for me. After all, reminiscence doesn't bring us closer to another championship.
     
    #11 DreamWeaver, Apr 22, 2010
  12. ASidd_1990

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    Hell no! I've had the great pleasure of actually meeting Hakeem several times since we both go to the same mosque. Dude is humble and really a nice guy.

    Hakeem made the Rockets!
     
    #12 ASidd_1990, Apr 22, 2010
  13. HOUSTONROCKETS5

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    I actually didn't get to see him play given that I was a baby, when he was in his prime and a little kid when he was toward the end of his career...

    So all have to go by, is old video tapes and folk legend thrown around here in the GARM ... :)
     
    #13 HOUSTONROCKETS5, Apr 22, 2010
  14. dachuda86

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    LOL

    Hakeem was the dream for a reason. Still the best player IMO.
     
    #14 dachuda86, Apr 22, 2010
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    #15 tinman, Apr 22, 2010
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    I feel sad for the ones that voted that they didn't see him play because they would know what kind of value those two championships have for the organization and the city.
     
    #17 steddinotayto, Apr 22, 2010
  18. BleedsRocketRed

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    I will never forgot what Hakeem gave me. He gave me the reason to love this sport as much as I do now. He's the reason why many summers during school I always wanted to emulate him, he's the reason why I played varsity basketball my soph-senior year. He is the reason why I worked hard to achieve my goals growing up.

    He was my insparation. And the greatest sports figure ever in my eyes. What he did on the court and his humbless will always be rememberd. I will never forget him.
     
    #18 BleedsRocketRed, Apr 22, 2010
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  19. Air Langhi

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    You think les would have really left the 4th largest city for Louisville? I can kind of understand with okc owner being from Oklahoma, but I think les is more about money.

    I think hakeems legend has grown.
     
    #19 Air Langhi, Apr 22, 2010
  20. dachuda86

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    I can think of three things I am proud of when it comes to the Rockets

    1: Hakeem and the championships

    2: 22

    3: taking LA to game 7
     
    #20 dachuda86, Apr 22, 2010
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