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Hakeem Olajuwon Retired

Center · Houston Rockets · 7'0", 255 lb · Drafted 1984
2× NBA Champion1× MVPHall of FameHouston Rockets
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In short

Hakeem Olajuwon is a retired center and Hall of Famer who starred for the Houston Rockets. The Dream — back-to-back titles and the best footwork a big ever had. Career averages: 21.8 points, 11.1 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game.

Scoring map · Hakeem’s projected shot profile
Hottest: Rim 53% · Paint 21%
Rim — 53% of scoring, 44% of shotsCorner 3 (L) — 2% of scoring, 2% of shotsWing 3 (L) — 4% of scoring, 4% of shotsTop of key 3 — 3% of scoring, 3% of shotsWing 3 (R) — 3% of scoring, 3% of shotsCorner 3 (R) — 2% of scoring, 1% of shotsMid-range (L) — 7% of scoring, 10% of shotsPaint — 21% of scoring, 26% of shotsMid-range (R) — 6% of scoring, 7% of shots
  • Rim53%
  • Paint21%
  • Mid-range (L)7%
Projected shot profile — modeled from role, spacing & shooting splits. Not tracked shot data.
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The Olajuwon Story — narrated
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Hakeem Olajuwon is one of the NBA's all-time greats. The Dream — back-to-back titles and the best footwork a big ever had.

Over a Hall of Fame career he averaged 21.8 points, 11.1 rebounds and 2.5 assists and won 2 championships.

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Career avg
21.8 ppg
Center
Rebounds
11.1 rpg
career
Assists
2.5 apg
career
Titles
2× champion
Houston Rockets
LIFE

Roots & the rise

Hakeem Olajuwon is a retired Hall of Fame center, most iconic with the Houston Rockets.

The Dream — back-to-back titles and the best footwork a big ever had.

He retired with career averages of 21.8 points, 11.1 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game.

Sources: Career figures: Basketball-Reference / NBA.com. Role ratings: Balladex characterization.

BEYOND THE GAME

Legacy

The Dream — back-to-back titles and the best footwork a big ever had.

PERSONALITY

The person

A Hall of Fame center and Houston Rockets legend.

PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
Hall of Fame center
Temperament
Alpha
Leadership
90/100
Scoring81
Playmaking48
Rebounding73
Perimeter D64
Rim protection74
Spacing38
Athleticism72
Clutch75
Hall of FameHouston Rockets1984 draft
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The legacy

Olajuwon is enshrined in the Hall of Fame. The Dream — back-to-back titles and the best footwork a big ever had.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Advanced metrics

Career PPG
21.8
per game
Career RPG
11.1
per game
Career APG
2.5
per game

Where he sits in history

LegacyThe Dream — back-to-back titles and the best footwork a big ever had.
Titles2× NBA champion with a Hall of Fame career.

Hardware

2×
NBA Champion
1×
NBA MVP
2×
Finals MVP
2×
Defensive Player of the Year
12×
NBA All-Star
HOF
Hall of Fame
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated Retired

A Hall of Fame center and Houston Rockets legend.

Hakeem Olajuwon's place in history is settled: The Dream — back-to-back titles and the best footwork a big ever had.

Contract

Status
Retired · Hall of Fame
Bottom line

An all-time great — 2× champion and Houston Rockets icon.

FAQ

Quick answers

What were Hakeem Olajuwon's career averages?

Hakeem Olajuwon averaged 21.8 points, 11.1 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game over his career.

Is Hakeem Olajuwon in the Hall of Fame?

Yes — Hakeem Olajuwon is enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and won 2 NBA championships.