Olajuwon, Ewing, Riley headline new Hall class Sep 6, 2008
Patrick Ewing, Hakeem Olajuwon and Pat Riley are among the inductees ... Pat Riley, left, and Hakeem Olajuwon are two of the newest inductees into the Basketball Hall of Fame. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Ewing, Olajuwon enshrined in basketball Hall of Fame Sep 6, 2008
- Hakeem Olajuwon was asked Friday about the friendly rivalry he and Patrick Ewing shared during their careers as two of the greatest centers in basketball history ... - Hakeem Olajuwon was asked Friday about the friendly rivalry he and Patrick Ewing shared during their careers as two of the greatest centers in basketball history. (Athens Banner-Herald)
One more thing about Chalmers... Sep 6, 2008
Pat Riley chose Magic Johnson and Jerry West; Hakeem Olajuwon chose Clyde Drexler; Adrian Dantley chose Morgan Wootten, his coach at DeMatha (Md. High School; Cathy Rush chose Connecticut coach Geno Auriemma; Bill Davidson chose Joe Dumars; Dick Vitale chose Bob Knight; Patrick Ewing chose John Thompson. (The Palm Beach Post)
Adrian Dantley To Be Enshrined Into Naismith Basketball Hall Of Fame On Friday Sep 6, 2008
Dantley will be part of a seven-member 2008 induction class that also includes Hakeem Olajuwon, who led the University of Houston to three straight NCAA Final Fours and the Houston Rockets to back-to-back National Basketball Association titles; Patrick Ewing, a two time Olympic gold medalist, 1984 NCAA champion at Georgetown and 11-time NBA All-Star; Pat Riley, head coach of the Miami Heat who has captured a total of five NBA championships as a coach with the Heat and Los Angeles Lakers; ESPN... (Und.com)
Class acts: Vitale, Dantley among honorees Sep 6, 2008
It was that fearlessness that led to a stellar career, one that earned him a spot in the Hall of Fame on Friday along with Pistons and Shock owner Bill Davidson, ESPN analyst and former U-D and Pistons coach Dick Vitale, centers Patrick Ewing and Hakeem Olajuwon, women's basketball pioneer Kathy Rush and Riley. Despite his 6-foot-5 height, Dantley was able to excel among the trees in scoring the NBA's 23rd-most points (23,177) while playing for seven teams. (Detroit Free Press)
O baby! Vitale set to be a Hall diaper dandy Sep 5, 2008
Pat Riley, Patrick Ewing and Hakeem Olajuwon are the biggest names being inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Friday. When the speeches are given, though, they may see their spotlight stolen by a man who was fired after less than two years as an NBA coach. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Favre's second act: Like Joe Montana or Johnny U? Aug 9, 2008
Emmitt Smith, Hank Aaron, Joe Namath and Hakeem Olajuwon made late moves and finished on teams going nowhere. Joe Montana and Karl Malone switched cities and gave themselves a chance at a championship. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
SUMMER of ANTICIPATION Jul 16, 2008
Graduates of the program also include Charles Barkley and Hakeem Olajuwon. The current client list includes Wright's New Orleans teammate Jannero Pargo, NBA Finals MVP Paul Pierce of the Celtics, Olympians Wade, Dwight Howard and Carlos Boozer and Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez. (Nola.com -- Sports)
As draft night looms, Bulls' eye keenly focused on Derrick Rose Jun 26, 2008
The example cited most often is 1984 when Hakeem Olajuwon and Michael Jordan were on the board. The Houston Rockets took Olajuwon first -- a consensus pick at the time -- and Portland opted for Kentucky center Sam Bowie, leaving Jordan to make history with the Bulls. (USA Today -- Sports)
The Big Three played as one all year Jun 19, 2008
Remember the 1998-99 season when Hakeem Olajuwon, Scottie Pippen, and Charles Barkley joined forces in Houston. There was inner turmoil between Pippen and Barkley during the strike-shortened season, and the Rockets were knocked out in the first round. (Boston Globe)
Celtics' Garnett finally wins his first NBA title Jun 18, 2008
He hit face-up jumpers, baseline jumpers, turnaround jumpers, and even added a nifty shoulder-shimmy, Hakeem Olajuwon Dream Shake during the decisive 15-2 run Boston used to close out the half and put the game out of reach. You knew it was Garnett's night when he took a slip pass from Pierce, got hammered by Lamar Odom as he hung in the air, and then somehow one-handed the ball off the backboard for a 3-point play that gave Boston a 56-35 lead with 47. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Top 10 best all-time players May 27, 2008
But in a few years, and after another title or two, maybe I could also accept another list, again, in no particular order, with three current players (changing out Jerry West and Hakeem Olajuwon for Tim Duncan and Shaq, but that s a really tough cut). Wilt. (The Palm Beach Post)
Vote for Barry O'Bama! May 24, 2008
Maybe make a campaign ad with Hakeem Olajuwon, both Kareem Abdul-Jabbarsthe ex-L.A. Laker and the Miami Dolphinand, of course, Muhammad Ali. Either that or change his first name back to Barry, put an apostrophe between the "O" and the "b" in Obama, and go all out for the Irish vote. (Slate)
Ready to assist Kevin Johnson is running hard to become mayor of Sacramento Apr 20, 2008
This is a 6-foot-1 guy who once dunked on 7-foot Hall of Famer Hakeem Olajuwon in a playoff game. Becoming mayor as a political rookie and then reviving Sacramento's nearly moribund downtown, however, are even taller tasks. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Josh Smith proud to represent Atlanta Apr 20, 2008
This season Smith joined all-time greats David Robinson and Hakeem Olajuwon, one of his basketball tutors last summer, as the only players in league history to average 17-plus points, 8-plus rebounds, 3-plus assists, 2. 8 blocks and 1. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Suns' big man stands even taller off the court, friends say Apr 18, 2008
By O'Neal's count, he is the game's fourth-best center, trailing only Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain and Hakeem Olajuwon. O'Neal's personality reminds many longtime Suns fans of Charles Barkley's larger-than-life impact on the 1992-93 team. (AZCentral -- News)
Opinion: Seeding shuffle key as NBA season ends Apr 14, 2008
The Rockets got it together with one of the best playoff runs ever through heavily favored teams in the West, all having won at least 50 games, and then swept through the Finals with Hakeem Olajuwon and Clyde Drexler. A similar result for Steve Nash and Shaquille O'Neal. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Parish holds off any comparisons Apr 13, 2008
"It gives you a sense of accomplishment. It was all memorable playing with my teammates - Larry, Kevin, Danny Ainge, Bill Walton, and Dennis Johnson - against a very formidable opponent in the Houston Rockets with Hakeem Olajuwon and Ralph Sampson.". Parish has yet to attend a Celtics game in Boston this season. (Boston Globe)
Deserving of honorable mention Apr 13, 2008
Among the players and coaches with NBA tie-ins, Patrick Ewing, Pat Riley, and Hakeem Olajuwon were automatics. It won't get any easier for DJ, whose r sum seems somehow to diminish year by year. (Boston Globe)
Rockets unveil monument honoring Olajuwon Apr 12, 2008
Hakeem Olajuwon, a 12-time All-Star and 1994 MVP, was elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame on Monday. AP. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Olajuwon honored Apr 12, 2008
The Rockets unveiled a monument Friday honoring Hakeem Olajuwon for a career in which he won the NBA MVP and led the team to its two NBA titles. The 12-foot high, rectangular sculpture stands in front of the main entrance to the Toyota Center. (ESPN -- Golf News)
McGrady returns, leads Rockets past Suns Apr 12, 2008
The Rockets unveiled a bronze monument in front of the Toyota Center honoring Hakeem Olajuwon before the game. Olajuwon had a courtside seat next to team owner Les Alexander. (MSNBC -- Sports)
WORTH THE WAIT: Greg Oden has impressed the Blazers Apr 12, 2008
SI.com - Writers - Ian Thomsen: Catching up with Greg Oden - Friday April 11, 2008 2:16PM. Oden has impressed Blazers -- now he just has to play. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Suns no match forRockets in Houston Apr 12, 2008
It was a "Dream" week for Hakeem Olajuwon. He was chosen for induction into the Hall of Fame to start it and was honored with a bronze monument outside Toyota Center in Houston on Friday. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Rockets dedicate Dream monument Apr 12, 2008
The Rockets dedicated a monument to Hakeem Olajuwon at the Toyota Center on Friday ... HOUSTON The Houston Rockets unveiled a bronze monument honoring Hakeem Olajuwon before Friday s game against the Phoenix Suns. (KHOU.com, TX)
Jack McCallumINSIDE THE NBA Apr 9, 2008
Longtime Rockets center Hakeem Olajuwon won two NBA titles and one MVP award ... Hakeem Olajuwon, Patrick Ewing, Adrian Dantley and Pat Riley were among seven selected for the Class of 2008, while Don Nelson and Chris Mullin were denied again. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Enshrining Riley was no-brainer Apr 9, 2008
"Riley coached talented teams throughout his career, yet made them better teams."We were always prepared to play an opponent," Ewing said.Because Riley prepared them.For some candidates you can shut off the synapses and cast a yes vote, which explains why Ewing and Hakeem Olajuwon were elected Monday in their first year of eligibility, too.Some careers you have to vet and examine, which is why it took Adrian Dantley 11 years to be elected. (It shouldn't have taken so long, but that's another... (Albany Times Union)
* NBA: Coaching legend Riley selected to Hall of Fame Apr 9, 2008
Three-time coach of the year Pat Riley and two foreign-born players, Hakeem Olajuwon and Patrick Ewing, were selected to US basketball;;s Hall of Fame on Monday. Riley, one of the most successful coaches in National Basketball Association (NBA) history, will be joined in the class of 2008 by Olajuwon, Ewing, ex-player Adrian Dantley and Detroit Pistons owner Bill Davidson. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Vitale joins Hall of Fame Apr 9, 2008
From right to left: former college coach and now broadcaster Dick Vitale, women's college coach Catherine Rush, Miami Heat coach Pat Riley, former center Hakeem Olajuwon, former center Patrick Ewing, and six-time NBA All-Star Adrian Dantley ... Others in the Class of 2008 were Hakeem Olajuwon and Patrick Ewing, two greats who battled on the court for years; player Adrian Dantley; coach Cathy Rush; and William Davidson, owner of the Detroit Pistons since 1974. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Kansas Seizes Title In A Game To Remember Apr 8, 2008
Earlier in the day, the Basketball Hall of Fame announced that, among others, Adrian Dantley, Pat Riley, Cathy Rush, Patrick Ewing, and Hakeem Olajuwon would be inducted into the Hall this year. They were all at the game, too. (CBS News)
FOUR THINGS I THINK ABOUT THE FINAL FOUR Apr 8, 2008
Great class for the Basketball Hall of Fame announced Monday, including Hakeem Olajuwon, Patrick Ewing, Pat Riley and Dick Vitale. But my favorite was former Immaculata University women's coach Cathy Rush, who was inducted in her sixth time as a finalist. (Cleveland.com -- Sports)
Hall of Fame class announced Apr 8, 2008
Coach Pat Riley, broadcaster Dick Vitale, players Hakeem Olajuwon and Patrick Ewing, plus three others have been elected to basketball's Hall of Fame, it was announced today. Also among the Class of 2008 are player Adrian Dantley, coach Cathy Rush and NBA team owner Bill Davidson. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Ewing, Hakeem, Riley top hoops 2008 HOF class Apr 8, 2008
Hakeem Olajuwon and Patrick Ewing were among the most prolific scorers of their era ... The Class of '08 for the Basketball Hall of Fame includes players Adrian Dantley, Patrick Ewing and Hakeem Olajuwon, coaches Pat Riley and Cathy Rush, and contributors Bill Davidson and Dick Vitale. (ESPN -- Golf News)
Ewing, Olajuwon, Riley join Hall Apr 8, 2008
Mark Humphrey / APNaismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductees include Dick Vitale, Cathy Rush, Pat Riley, Hakeem Olajuwon, Patrick Ewing and Adrian Dantley ... April 7: Dick Vitale joined the likes of Pat Riley, Adrian Dantley, Patrick Ewing, and Hakeem Olajuwon at the Hall of Fame inductions ... Others in the Class of 2008 were Hakeem Olajuwon and Patrick Ewing, two greats who battled on the court for years; player Adrian Dantley; coach Cathy Rush; and William Davidson, owner of the... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Olajuwon, Ewing, five others picked for Hall of Fame Apr 8, 2008
Ewing joined Hakeem Olajuwon, Pat Riley, Adrian Dantley, Cathy Rush, broadcaster Dick Vitale and NBA team owner Bill Davidson in the Class of 2008 ... Inductees (from left) Dick Vitale, Cathy Rush, Pat Riley, Hakeem Olajuwon, Patrick Ewing and Adrian Dantley display their ceremonial jerseys as members of the Basketball Hall of Fame's 2008 class. (USA Today -- Sports)
Passionate Vitale headlines 2008 class Apr 8, 2008
Others in the Class of 2008 were Hakeem Olajuwon and Patrick Ewing, two greats who battled on the court for years; player Adrian Dantley; coach Cathy Rush; and William Davidson, owner of the Detroit Pistons since 1974. Riley, the third-winningest NBA coach ever, called his election "unbelievable, absolutely unbelievable.". (The Augusta Chronicle)
Vitale part of 2008 Naismith Hall of Fame class Apr 8, 2008
ESPN - Vitale among six elected to Naismith Hall of Fame's 2008 class - Men's College Basketball. Vitale among six elected to Naismith Hall of Fame's 2008 class - Men's College Basketball. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Ewing among 7 elected to hoops Hall Apr 8, 2008
Longtime rivals Hakeem Olajuwon (left) and Patrick Ewing will go into the Hall together ... Others in the Class of 2008 were Hakeem Olajuwon and Patrick Ewing, two greats who battled on the court for years; player Adrian Dantley; coach Cathy Rush; and William Davidson, owner of the Detroit Pistons since 1974. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Olajuwon, Ewing Among 7 Elected To Basketball Hall Of Fame Apr 8, 2008
HOUSTON -- Houston Rockets legend Hakeem Olajuwon was among the seven elected to basketball's Hall of Fame on Monday, KPRC Local 2 reported. Olajuwon was drafted with the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft in 1984. (Click2Houston, TX)
Insider: Levert tragedy touches Snow Apr 7, 2008
Ewing was nominated along with Hakeem Olajuwon, Chris Mullin and Don Nelson. Ewing said he is pleased with the nomination. (Cleveland.com)
Former Knick Ewing awaits call from the Hall Apr 7, 2008
Ewing, former Rockets star Hakeem Olajuwon and Miami Heat coach Pat Riley, all in their first years of eligibility, are the leading candidates. Riley, who coached Ewing in New York, has said how much it would mean to him if they went in together, something Ewing said they discussed during a Georgetown game in the NCAA tournament. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Take the Final Four quiz Apr 5, 2008
Hakeem Olajuwon, Houston. Chris Webber, Michigan. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
BEST CENTERS EVER: Does HOF-bound Olajuwon belong? Apr 5, 2008
Hakeem Olajuwon (left) got the best of Patrick Ewing in the 1994 NBA Finals ... This year's Hall of Fame class will be announced Monday, and three NBA figures are considered a lock for enshrinement: Pat Riley, Hakeem Olajuwon and Patrick Ewing ... Hakeem Olajuwon: Could put his man in a blender inside or beat him outside with a jumper. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
The best Blazers of all time Apr 3, 2008
Clyde Drexler, shown driving by Rockets center Hakeem Olajuwon and forward Otis Thorpe in a playoff game in 1994, made his reputation as one of the NBA's best athletes as a member of the Trail Blazers, averaging 20. 8 points in 11 seasons in Portland. (USA Today -- Sports)
Being benched would be OK Mar 30, 2008
He'd been around some of the greats (Kevin Garnett, Hakeem Olajuwon, Ray Allen) before arriving here and, if nothing else, his one month as a Celtic has rekindled the flame, so to speak. "These guys make the game so enjoyable," he said of the Celtics. (Boston Globe)
Morning Tipoff Mar 29, 2008
Houston's Hakeem Olajuwon on March 29, 1990. He had 18 points, 16 rebounds, 10 assists and 11 blocks. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Boosters turning to online auctions Mar 26, 2008
Heights Elementary never drew any bidders for a pair of sneakers and a basketball autographed by NBA legend and former Houston Rocket Hakeem Olajuwon. The school's solution. (Boston Globe)
Moore: Hawks benefit from having Dominique around Mar 23, 2008
With help from Hakeem Olajuwon during the summer and even more help from Wilkins throughout the regular season, Smith is closer to becoming a complete player. You can have a tendency to get away from the basics, but [Wilkins] has been there to help me polish that up, said Smith, who often works with Wilkins either before or after practices. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Thabeet casts big shadow over USD's upset dreams Mar 21, 2008
Though the UConn sophomore is not yet a polished player like Hakeem Olajuwon, his roots are in soccer his progress was recognized last week with the Big East Conference's Defensive Player of the Year award. In accepting the trophy, Thabeet playfully thanked UConn's guards for letting the guys go by so I can block shots. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Breaking news: Celtics end it Mar 19, 2008
"There was no doubt that this game was highly anticipated. TNT picked up the contest to televise nationally. Media from around the country braved bad travel conditions to make it to Houston. Rockets great Hakeem Olajuwon sat courtside (not far from Roger Clemens's attorney, Rusty Hardin).Rockets guard Rafer Alston, known for talking trash, had recent run-ins with Hornets center Tyson Chandler and Lakers guard Sasha Vujacic. Add Rajon Rondo to his list of targets.At the opening tap, as Alston... (Boston Globe)
Smith, Celtics' Cassell are guards who hand out assists Mar 19, 2008
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Alston shoots Rockets to 22nd straight win Mar 17, 2008
Former center Hakeem Olajuwon also had a courtside seat near Alexander. Rockets rookie forward sat out for the fifth straight game with a bruised right knee. (USA Today -- Sports)
New-look Suns: Muscle, hustle Mar 10, 2008
The others are Kareem-Abdul Jabaar and Hakeem Olajuwon. The intense victory stemmed Phoenixs slide in the standings, pulling them a game ahead of Dallas for the No. 6 spot in the West. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Review picks for Rockets' all-time five Feb 25, 2008
Hakeem Olajuwon heads the list of the five greatest players in Houston Rockets franchise history, as voted on by a panel of USA TODAY experts including editors, reporters, Hall of Famer Jack Ramsay and former NBA coach Dwane Casey ... Hakeem Olajuwon: One of the top five centers of all time, throw in Kareem (Abdul-Jabbar), Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain and Moses Malone. (USA Today -- Sports)
East is least and West is blessed Feb 21, 2008
In the NBA, that is, as talent migrates. By Jay Posner UNION-TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Former Cougar Hakeem Olajuwon Named Finalist for Basketball Hall of Fame Feb 18, 2008
Former center Hakeem Olajuwon ... HOUSTON - After record-setting careers at both the college and NBA levels, former University of Houston center Hakeem Olajuwon was named a finalist for induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on Friday. (Uhcougars.com)
Pistol Pete still part of the game Feb 18, 2008
Some of the state's biggest basketball names remember better players who never made it to the NBA -- such as Benny Anders, a star on Hakeem Olajuwon and Clyde Drexler's University of Houston "Phi Slamma Jamma" teams. "You want to know a great player?" Jamison asked rhetorically. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Mavericks' George makes a dubious block Feb 17, 2008
" The shoo-ins for induction in September appear to be Pat Riley, Patrick Ewing, and Hakeem Olajuwon. Nellie and DJ are two of 12 more finalists.Playoff exposure for Celtics?Interesting take by TNT's Doug Collins about the fate of the Celtics in the playoffs. "Are they going to get the point guard play they need and can Kendrick Perkins give them the thing they need in the middle - defense and rebounding. And can Eddie House, James Posey, [Scot ] Pollard, and Tony Allen come in bench-wise and do... (Boston Globe)
Mullin, Nelson headed for Hall? Kobe forced to play Sunday Feb 16, 2008
Mullin, Nelson headed for Hall. Kobe forced to play Sunday. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Vitale on list Feb 16, 2008
"To be mentioned in the same breath with the likes of Patrick Ewing, Hakeem Olajuwon, Pat Riley and all the others that have been nominated just brings me great joy.". Hall of Fame contributors are described as those who have made significant contributions to the game and its growth. (ESPN -- Golf News)
Olajuwon and Ewing among Hall of Fame finalists Feb 16, 2008
NEW ORLEANS (AP) Hakeem Olajuwon and Patrick Ewing, who battled for NCAA and NBA titles, and Miami Heat coach Pat Riley were selected as finalists Friday for the Basketball Hall of Fame ... Houston's Hakeem Olajuwon, left, and New York's Patrick Ewing locked horns during the 1994 NBA Finals 10 years after they met for the NCAA title. (USA Today -- Sports)
HALL-OF-FAME FINALISTS Feb 16, 2008
HAKEEM OLAJUWON, of Lagos, Nigeria, led the Houston Rockets to back-to-back NBA championships in 1994 and 1995. He led the University of Houston to three consecutive Final Four appearances from 1982 to 1984. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Penalties likely for Earnhardt, Waltrip teams Feb 16, 2008
Former star centers Hakeem Olajuwon and Patrick Ewing and Heat coach Pat Riley were among the 15 finalists chosen for the Basketball Hall of Fame. The other candidates are Chris Mullin, Adrian Dantley, Dennis Johnson, Don Nelson, Richie Guerin, Johnny "Red" Kerr, Dick Vitale, Bill Davidson, Cathy Rush, Victor Bubas, Togo Soares and Maciel Ubiratan Pereira. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Nelson, Mullin to Hall? Feb 16, 2008
Others finalists include three men chosen in their first year of eligibility: centers Hakeem Olajuwon of the Houston Rockets and Patrick Ewing of the New York Knicks, plus five-time NBA title-winning coach Pat Riley. Also on the list are two Brazilians, coach Togo Soares and player Maciel Ubiratan Pereira, Immaculata women's basketball coach Cathy Rush, former Duke coach and Sun Belt Conference commissioner Vic Bubas, Detroit Pistons owner Bill Davidson, NBA scoring machine Adrian Dantley,... (Modesto Bee, CA)
Riley nominated for hall of fame Feb 16, 2008
Nominated in his first year of eligibility, Riley leads a list of finalists that includes Hakeem Olajuwon, Patrick Ewing, Adrian Dantley, Dennis Johnson, Chris Mullin, Dick Vitale and Nelson. Victor Bubas and Bill Davidson were nominated in the "contributors" category and the Veterans Screening Committee chose Richie Guerin and Johnny "Red" Kerr as finalists. (The Palm Beach Post)
