Hakeem Olajuwon

There are a handful of players you think of when you think of the greatest NBA players ever, whether it be statistically or just the one that captured you, or your parents hearts as kids growing up. Who is really the best? Michael Jordan is absolutely, without a doubt the greatest basketball player ever. What makes Michael the best from the other greats like, Hakeem Olajuwon, Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain, and Elgin Baylor? Many things separate him from the others, not just his scoring, and dunking abilities. Regular season stats are what put you in the running for MVP awards, and All Star Game selections. Michael Jackson dominated the pop charts completely in his prime, and there was no one coming close to him. Michael Jackson…

The girls season and tournament are very similar. The NCAA has been around since 1939 when the Oregon Ducks beat The Ohio State Buckeyes in the first ever national championship game and all the way up to this year 's tournament where The Villanova Wildcats beat The North Carolina University Tar Heels. The men 's game has been dominated by powerhouses Duke, UNC, Kansas, Kentucky, and UCLA. The women 's game has been around since 1982 and has been dominated by Uconn, Tennessee, Notre Dame, and…

Alonzo Mourning, Dikembe Mutombo, Patrick Ewing, David Robinson, Shaquille O’neal, Hakeem Olajuwon: What these six former NBA players share aside from their intimidating stature and hall of fame status is that, unbeknownst to them (and a vast majority of NBA fans and analysts as well for that matter), they would be the last of their kind in the NBA for the foreseeable future. Each player’s exit from the league brought us one step closer to the end of an era in the NBA; an era that was not only…

Despite wrapping up the most successful regular season in franchise history, there is a general sense around the league that the Toronto Raptors have accomplished nothing. 21 seasons of (mostly) underachievement doesn’t help. 1 playoff series win and 7 playoff series losses don’t help. Zero best-of-seven playoff series wins definitely won’t help. Consecutive playoff series losses as the higher seed……well, you get the picture! Are you still reading? Because that’s all the negativity you’re…

“Oh! Jalen Manivanh just broke Jose Ochoa’s ankles. He steps back for a three……… Bang! The squinty-eyed assassin plays basketball like a boss!” Do you play basketball like a boss? I don't think so. You have to play basketball like a boss, so you can be like the squinty-eyed assassin himself. To play basketball like a boss, you have to practice hard, ball up in the game, and last not but not least celebrate. First you are going to have to practice hard every single day. How do you think that…

Rucker Park Setup Reflection Growing up in Harlem, it’s every kids dream to win the Rucker Park tournament held every summer. What’s so great about this court, people may ask. Well it’s where NBA and street legends like, Wilt Chamberlain, Dr. J, The Goat, and The Helicopter made their starts. Therefore, best friends, Mackey and J.R, want to participate in the tournament, after years of riding the bench. Little do they know on the day of the game, J.R. is fatally stabbed and Mackey feels…

Have you ever wondered who are the best among the best with regards to basketball? Have you compared your top 10 players to anyone? Well this article is going to help you out on seeking the top 10 elite basketball players of all time. Their genres may not have been at a single specific time but their greatness amass almost every audience whether past or present. Take a deep look at the top 10. Let's make it a countdown to be more exciting. 5) Hakeem "The Dream" Olajuwon There's no other center…

Top 5 shot blockers of all time Number 5 Tim Duncan- Duncan has been around for a long time and over the years he has managed to block a lot of people. He has recorded an astounding 2,966 blocked shots in his career but he still has a season or two to get some more. Number 4 Marc Eaton- Eaton played with the jazz his whole career, participating in 875 games. By the end of his career he blocked 3,064 shots. He is the current leader all time in blocks per game with 3.50 blocks. He also broke the…

Top 10 Basketball Players of All-Time I’m doing a list about the Top 10 Basketball Players of All Time. In my list I have chosen the best of the best. I catagorized my list by most accolades and skill; which include Finals MVP, Regular Season MVP, and last but not least NBA Titles. To start off our list here is Hakeem Olajuwon #10 Hakeem Olajuwon Hakeem Olajuwon's dominance on the inside of the court was amazing. He hurt many defenders with his Dream Shake move. Olajuwon's game was so good…

Hill is known for the time he spent playing for the Orlando Magic, the Phoenix Suns, and the Detroit Pistons. Number Seven: Kevin Garnett Kevin Garnett earns around $12 million per year from the NBA and then an incredible, additional $10 million from endorsement deals. His net worth is $190 million, just beating out the number eight spot on this list. Number Six: Hakeem Olajuwon The key to becoming a rich basketball player is longevity and Hakeem Olajuwon is living proof. The 18 years he…