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Hakeem Olajuwon
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Hakeem Olajuwon

Athlete · born January 21, 1963

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Hakeem Abdul Olajuwon, known until 1991 as Akeem Olajuwon, nicknamed "the Dream", is a Nigerian and American former professional basketball player who played 18 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA), primarily with the Houston Rockets.

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Milestones, by age

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  1. ~21Joined Houston Rockets1984
  2. ~22Named NBA All-Defensive Team1985
  3. ~22Named NBA All-Rookie Team1985
  4. ~23Named All-NBA Team1986
  5. ~30Received the NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award1993
  6. ~31Received the NBA Most Valuable Player Award1994
  7. ~31Received the Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award1994

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1953–2018 · United States

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