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Hakeem Olajuwon was born
One of the greatest Nigerian basketball players was born. He was born in Lagos, Nigeria. -
He started playing basketball
Hakeem started playing basketball very late. He didn't start playing until he was fifteen years old. ( not exact date ) -
Coming to America
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
Hakeem takes the Houston Cougars to the Final Four his freshman year. ( not exact date) -
Reached his first NBA finals
Hakeem Olajuwon reached his first NBA Finals while playing for the Houston Rockets. (Not exact date) -
Became a U.S. citizen
During the off season he achieved one of his dreams of becoming a U.S. citizen. -
NBA's MVP of the 1993-94 season
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
Hakeem Olajuwon played superb in the 1994 playoffs and his achievements proved that. (not exact date) -
Hakeem Olajuwon retired
Hakeem olajuwon retired from the National Basketball Association. (not exact date) -
Hakeem Olajuwon was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame
Hakeem capped of his basketball career by being inducted in the basketball hall of fame.
