Hakeem Olajuwon

Hakeem Olajuwon was born

Jan 21, 1963

One of the greatest Nigerian basketball players was born. He was born in Lagos, Nigeria.

He started playing basketball

Feb 21, 1978

Hakeem started playing basketball very late. He didn't start playing until he was fifteen years old. ( not exact date )

Coming to America

Nov 11, 1980

Hakeem came to to the United States of America so he could pursue his dreams of playing profesionally in the NBA.
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Going to the Final Four

Apr 3, 1982

Hakeem takes the Houston Cougars to the Final Four his freshman year. ( not exact date)

Reached his first NBA finals

Jun 14, 1986

Hakeem Olajuwon reached his first NBA Finals while playing for the Houston Rockets. (Not exact date)

Became a U.S. citizen

Apr 2, 1993

During the off season he achieved one of his dreams of becoming a U.S. citizen.

NBA's MVP of the 1993-94 season

May 16, 1994

Hakeem won his first regular season MVP. He averaged 27.3 points per game and 11.9 rebounds per game. (Not exact date)

Won his first NBA championship

Jun 22, 1994

Hakeem Olajuwon played superb in the 1994 playoffs and his achievements proved that. (not exact date)

Hakeem Olajuwon retired

Sep 14, 2002

Hakeem olajuwon retired from the National Basketball Association. (not exact date)

Hakeem Olajuwon was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame

Apr 7, 2008

Hakeem capped of his basketball career by being inducted in the basketball hall of fame.