Olajuwon hakeem biography of william shakespeare
During his year career, Nigeria-born Hakeem Olajuwon staked his claim as one of the greatest players in NBA history..
Hakeem Olajuwon
Nigerian-American basketball player (born 1963)
Olajuwon in 2015 | |
| Born | (1963-01-21) January 21, 1963 (age 62) Lagos, Nigeria |
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| Nationality | Nigerian / American |
| Listed height | 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m) |
| Listed weight | 255 lb (116 kg) |
| High school | Muslim Teachers College (Lagos, Nigeria) |
| College | Houston (1981–1984) |
| NBA draft | 1984: 1st round, 1st overall pick |
| Selected by the Houston Rockets | |
| Playing career | 1984–2002 |
| Position | Center |
| Number | 34 |
| 1984–2001 | Houston Rockets |
| 2001–2002 | Toronto Raptors |
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