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For me, in my "specific" rules of ranking the greatest ones, Hakeem is the best center to ever play this game. His game was complete in all terms of basketball and with no doubt, he would be a 3 point shooter in later days. He won 2 championship not on his own, but without second superstar, how many players can say that besides him and Dirk Nowitzki? Jordan had Pippen, Magic with Kareem, Shaq and Kobe etc. etc. He's one of the best defensive players ever and not just because he was a center with big wingspan. He just had "it". Also his footwork was phenomenal.
Hakeem is clearly the fifth best center of all time, after Kareem, Russell, Shaq and Wilt. By the way, as a Spaniard, I would love to see a 'How Good Was Pau Gasol'. In Spain he is seen as a basketball god, and I feel he was a very recognisable player at the time, but I've always been curious about how great he is considered in the NBA (I always look at him through biased eyes), and what's his place in the all-time power fowards list.
That's a pretty deep statement but makes sense and very true lol. Not one person ever have said it was a bad pick..just goes to show how great of a player he was
@@jeffersondiaz9337 worse than that is thar nets drafted sam bowie the biggest bust of all time. Lmao imagine. U have a great sg who showed out already, but since ur racist u draft sam bowie and drop him 😂😂😅
Hakeem in his prime was pretty much flawless. Could guard bigs, wings and switch on to guards. Could spot up from mid-range. He could rebound, defend the rim and had the best post game of any player ever.
he’s got a better offensive and defensive game than shaq except for the low post defence. i mean u could post fade on shaq but u couldn’t fade on hakeem
I think Chuck is definitely most slept on. Everyone just dogs him cause he has no ring. Chuck was so damn versatile being able to score, pass, rebound.
@@NixaSto4400 I agree that he is the most underrated nba all time great of all time. it's compounded by the media refusing to mention his name in conversations of best NBA centers of all time. He's top 5, not top 10 like most put him.
Nikita Stojanovski I would say Moses Malone is slightly more underrated, whether you think his career is better than Hakeem’s or not (I’ll take Hakeem personally)
I watched Hakeem for most of his career. He was so dominant. I so remember when faced David Robinson in the '95 playoffs after D Rob's MVP season. Olajuwon made him look silly in that series.
@@melvynsngltn27 Between David and Dennis. They won Defensive Player of the year award in 1990, 1991, and 1992. Two belong to Dennis. David also won MVP in 1995 incase you forgot. Dennis Rodman was a rebounding champ from 1992 to 1998 and would set rebounding finals record with the bulls loaded team. Yet Hakeem still beat the best team and MVP in the league during the 1995 playoff.
Just look at what he did to Kareem, Magic and the Lakers in his second year. It's no wonder that Robert Horry, when asked who was the second greatest player of all time, said Hakeem.
@@melvynsngltn27 I guess you forgot that the celtics owned the lakers. Infact it was known as the *Boston Garden curse.* The loaded lakers couldn't beat the loaded Celtics until when again? Jordan got beat by boston on a yearly basis in the 80s.
I live in Houston Texas and even though I never got to see him play he will forever hold a place in my heart. He brought Houston it’s first ever sports championship. Man! I love the dream.
I’ll never understand how an athlete could switch from a sport that forbids use of the hands and arms to a sport that forbids the use of feet. And he did it so flawlessly
If you know he was a golie... They basically use their hands... moreover, athleticism is like musical understanding, if you play guitar you probably play drums as well. Don't you think it's easier for one sportsman to switch sports than for a novice to take up a new one?
Hakeem to me is a top 10 all-time player. One of the best players I've ever watched. He also stands out as a center because, he's the most skilled center to have ever played in the NBA.
@@theodorholst8302 jokic lacks the fluidity, athleticism, footwork, defensive capabilities to compare to hakeem. plus he plays in an nba that doesn't favor big men (rules, pace, etc). anyone can do a dreamshake and hook shot. but hakeem efficiency and ability to dominant the best in his eras are things jokic is very unlikely to do himself
Dirk was not better than Hakeem. Hakeem Olajuwon is a top 10 player All time, Dirk is not. I put Hakeem Olajuwon in the top ten because he could do things that no other player in NBA history has ever been able to do. There has never been anyone like him and he had 1 of the greatest single seasons in NBA history. Only player with League MVP, Finals MVP and Defensive player of the year in one year
Easily of the best centers and greatest players of all time, underrated and under appreciated tbh considering on how much he has has achieved throughout his career
Even if Jordan didn't retired after 1993, I think Hakeem and the Rockets would have won at least one ring. In fact their rockets team were pretty strong against Jordan and the Bulls team. The Bulls had no good big man to stop the dream.
@@lorenchristopher1081 What the Bulls lacked in the front court, they made up with their back court. Also, Jordan took '95 Shaq Magic to 6 games. Imagine if they didn't lose Horace Grant to the Magic during that season. It would've been a good series no matter who won.
Hakeem is the 2nd best center of all time: Better than Wilt, Shaq and Russell, fight me if u disagree!!!!! He certainly is my favorite center of all time
Hakeem was so good..Michael Jordan selects him to play Center on his alltime team every time someone asks him about his opinion of best position players.....Now thats saying something!
If ever someone were going to build a team around a center, Hakeem might be the best place to start. He was great in pretty much every conceivable situation.
Jordan is not the best guy considering talent evaluation. Look at his track record as a owner. Even if he is right at this statement, anyone with a brain will admit that Hakeem is the greatest center. Perfect on both ends. But talking about Jordan again, he picked James Worthy as his PF, just a biased pick... So, we can't really take him seriously. Great player on the court, an idiot outside of it.
Didn't touch on the 5 x 5 (holds the record for most with 6) or Quad double. I would have also highlighted his series vs the Mavs as an example of why he stayed elite even in the playoffs on early exit teams, didn't once quit on them which is admirable (He averaged 38 and 17 on 57% shooting despite his team losing that series).
I was a young Knicks fan and Pat Ewing was my absolute favourite player. So in 1994 I hated Hakeem so much. But...he was one of the best of the best. He was so skilled it's almost unbelievable.
@@mezanine10 Tell that to kids these days. They don't know. In the non-MJ period of 90s there is a bit of blackhole NBA history. Some don't even mention Hakeem when list their top 5 centres. He is under appreciated often. But yes, Hakeem is well known especially to followers from 80s and 90s.
Greg Hubbard I was playing 2k19 myLeague and downloaded the 99-00s roster for the Lakers. I was shocked when I saw Glen Rice’s badges. Had gold limitless range, catch and shoot. How come no one ever mentions a possibly big 3 in 2000s with Kobe, Shaq, and Rice?
Later and very late into his twilight of his career, Hakeem also had a short stint with the Toronto Raptors, to which a lot of people totally forgot he played there.
Man this dude in the 1994 and 1995 Finals were legendary. And the Rockets in general, I don't know what was more impressive, coming back to beat the Knicks in Games six and seven, or bitch slapping that loaded Magic team to repeat.
Best 5 is not an uncommon opinion. Question is where in the top 5? Some would say even #3 but I'd go #4. Think bill Russel gets overrated cuz of the team he got to play on. So much talent around him. Hakeem better than Russel.
I honestly would rank Hakeem as the 2nd best player in history. The best center by far. He did it all. He would shut down big men, switch off and guard perimeter players, block shots (most all time), slam it over your big man, fade away, he would dream shake and make everybody look outright silly, and he had a good jump shot and free throw percentage. Most underrated player of all time.
The number of fast break buckets this guy created with his defense is immeasurable.. He rarely blocked a shot out of bounds.. He was a really good rebounder, and a great outlet passer.. And it was never surprising to see him finish as the trailer at the other end.. Those Rockets teams would just flat run you out of the gym..
Jordan said if he had to pick one player in theHistory of the NBA he said Hakeem. Also the Rockets was the only team to have a winning record against the Jordan Bulls of the 90's
I've always said this on videos on hakeem. he gets disrespected constantly. He was better than shaq in every way. It's just that shaq was more impactful but not skillswise. The dream was what today's centers, "TRY" to be... Hakeem shot 3's, was a beast on the defensive end and the boards. His inside game had moves, that would make any of the centers today blush in embarrassment. No way people should put shaq ahead of hakeem but they do, because shaq had more rings.
Better than Shaq on defense Shaq was better than Hakeem, better career, better prime, Hakeem's two championships makes people think he was better than he really was.
MJ even said that he was glad the Bulls didn't run into the Rockets team before Drexler was there because he didn't know if the Bulls could've beaten them. The Rockets forwards had more athleticism compared to the Knicks forwards and Dream was more versatile compared to Ewing. The Knicks were the best frontcourt team the Bulls went up against.
It's true that nobody ever blamed the Rockets or bashed them for taking him over MJ lol. That's a really good point. I think Hakeem has to be a top 10 player all time. He was a beast
I mean, he is arguably the greatest defender and post up player of all time while also being a solid shooter (for a 5 in hies era). So him "only" ranking in the top 5 of centers seems a bit low.
When people say center is the hardest position to compare it’s true. Some people have Hakeem #1 some have him somewhere in the top 5 while others say he’s only top 10 and depending how you look at it there’s a case for every spot. Kareem, Wilt, Shaq, and Bill Russell are all top of the list guys with Hakeem while other people say Moses Malone, David Robinson, and Patrick Ewing are up there as well. And depending how you think about Tim Duncan as a pf or center, or also whether you believe Dwight has done enough to get consideration. It’s definitely the hardest position to rank the greats.
Hakeem was better than lebron. Lebron will have better numbers. Lebron will have better numbers than almost anybody by the time he retires but that doesn't matter. Anyone can play for numbers. I watched both play. Second favorite player behind Jordan.
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He's the best center ever.
For me, in my "specific" rules of ranking the greatest ones, Hakeem is the best center to ever play this game. His game was complete in all terms of basketball and with no doubt, he would be a 3 point shooter in later days. He won 2 championship not on his own, but without second superstar, how many players can say that besides him and Dirk Nowitzki? Jordan had Pippen, Magic with Kareem, Shaq and Kobe etc. etc. He's one of the best defensive players ever and not just because he was a center with big wingspan. He just had "it". Also his footwork was phenomenal.
Could you do one about Tim Duncan which i think is better than Hakeem and is way too underrated
Hakeem is clearly the fifth best center of all time, after Kareem, Russell, Shaq and Wilt. By the way, as a Spaniard, I would love to see a 'How Good Was Pau Gasol'. In Spain he is seen as a basketball god, and I feel he was a very recognisable player at the time, but I've always been curious about how great he is considered in the NBA (I always look at him through biased eyes), and what's his place in the all-time power fowards list.
He's so good that no one blames the rockets for taking him over the GOAT
That's a pretty deep statement but makes sense and very true lol. Not one person ever have said it was a bad pick..just goes to show how great of a player he was
@@jeffersondiaz9337 yah.
@@jeffersondiaz9337 worse than that is thar nets drafted sam bowie the biggest bust of all time. Lmao imagine. U have a great sg who showed out already, but since ur racist u draft sam bowie and drop him 😂😂😅
@@sharifnasser7635 sam bowie is black, what racism are you talking about? And the blazers drafted bowie not the nets. 😐
Sandernista agree thank God he did deliver 2 titles to Htown!
10th all time in steals, no other center is in the top 50. He really did everything!
nah assists?
@@fluffy9580 ya he only averaged 3.5 per game in his prime, but he was still ahead of his time in terms of his playmaking "inside-out" skillset
@@fluffy9580 still above average. Most centers averaged like 2.2 asts a game.
NBA/ABA yes; NBA he's 9th, but still he was a beast
My myplayer is a 7"0 small forward, power forward and center and he averaged over 2 steals and blocks just like Hakeem did
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Roberto Lebron absolutely man and he always brings the best
bruce lau finally some positive comments unlike the last two times
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Would like but 69 😬
Jonathan Joestar make it 81
Lakers: we gonna make the finals
Hakeem: you’re wrong and here’s why
Averaging 33PPG for the 1986 WCF baby.
@@markuscordova2246That's insane for a sophomore player goin against the best team in the 80s
Hakeem in his prime was pretty much flawless. Could guard bigs, wings and switch on to guards. Could spot up from mid-range. He could rebound, defend the rim and had the best post game of any player ever.
he’s got a better offensive and defensive game than shaq except for the low post defence. i mean u could post fade on shaq but u couldn’t fade on hakeem
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Yet, no MVPs? He was good but not that good
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@@PennyD0613 MVP, DPOY, FMVP and a Championship all in one single year
Most slept on player in NBA history when the greatest players are talked about, Hakeem is legitimately a top 10 player of all time for me
Without question. One of the best two way players ever.
Everybody that wanna sound smart uses the same expressions, "slept on", "underrated", etc
HOW THE FUCK IS HAKEEM SLEPT ON DUMBIE?
@@nikchris69 he isnt as big as he deserves to be.
@@myncraft1 still not slept on
I think Chuck is definitely most slept on. Everyone just dogs him cause he has no ring. Chuck was so damn versatile being able to score, pass, rebound.
In 1995 Hakeem’s Rockets beat the 4 best teams in the league to get to the title: Utah (60-22), Phoenix (59-23), Spurs (62-20), & Magic (57-25) 🤯
Crazy 💯💪
Not impressive good records because the NBA was watered down
@@melvynsngltn27 im finna report your stupidity
@@SpursOn3 you have me confused with yourself
Nawl yo dumbass comment ,you must be 12
One of the most underrated player of all time ,, only center in top ten all time steal leader .
I personality think that he is THE most underrated nba all time great player and I think its not close
@@NixaSto4400 I agree that he is the most underrated nba all time great of all time. it's compounded by the media refusing to mention his name in conversations of best NBA centers of all time. He's top 5, not top 10 like most put him.
Nikita Stojanovski I would say Moses Malone is slightly more underrated, whether you think his career is better than Hakeem’s or not (I’ll take Hakeem personally)
John Doe Gaming he’s correct
John Doe Gaming because the words make sense together
The best center in NBA history, most skilled for sure... so underrated
I watched Hakeem for most of his career. He was so dominant. I so remember when faced David Robinson in the '95 playoffs after D Rob's MVP season. Olajuwon made him look silly in that series.
Yeah the entire Houston team guarding David Robinson
@@melvynsngltn27
Spurs had David Robertson and Dennis Rodman. Still didn't work.
@@thedude3538 Dennis Rodman who scored 4ppg 😂😂
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Between David and Dennis. They won Defensive Player of the year award in 1990, 1991, and 1992. Two belong to Dennis. David also won MVP in 1995 incase you forgot. Dennis Rodman was a rebounding champ from 1992 to 1998 and would set rebounding finals record with the bulls loaded team. Yet Hakeem still beat the best team and MVP in the league during the 1995 playoff.
@@melvynsngltn27
Real talk. Why are you in total denial about Hakeem. Why all the hate and emojis? Why lie?
Just look at what he did to Kareem, Magic and the Lakers in his second year. It's no wonder that Robert Horry, when asked who was the second greatest player of all time, said Hakeem.
Yet got his ass kicked by Boston 😂😂😂
Melvyn Singleton a lot of people did not a knock on his greatness
@@melvynsngltn27 you.....again? 😣😣😣
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I guess you forgot that the celtics owned the lakers. Infact it was known as the *Boston Garden curse.* The loaded lakers couldn't beat the loaded Celtics until when again? Jordan got beat by boston on a yearly basis in the 80s.
@@thedude3538 well they beat Boston in both 1985 & 1986 & nearly beat them in 1984.
I live in Houston Texas and even though I never got to see him play he will forever hold a place in my heart. He brought Houston it’s first ever sports championship. Man! I love the dream.
Excellent 2 way player and big man. Probably the best center of his era. Top 5 center of all time.
Tied for 1st
I’ll never understand how an athlete could switch from a sport that forbids use of the hands and arms to a sport that forbids the use of feet. And he did it so flawlessly
If you know he was a golie... They basically use their hands... moreover, athleticism is like musical understanding, if you play guitar you probably play drums as well. Don't you think it's easier for one sportsman to switch sports than for a novice to take up a new one?
Natural talent
Hakeem's the best center of all time for me. A lot of stars in recent time have trained with him, even guards!
All time leader in blocks, #9 in steals. Possibly the greatest defensive player ever. Also maybe the best post moves of any center.
Maybe? There's not a single post move he can't do, the guy moved like a guard ffs + had enough power to bully and create separation
Hakeem to me is a top 10 all-time player. One of the best players I've ever watched. He also stands out as a center because, he's the most skilled center to have ever played in the NBA.
I think Nikola jokic is gonna take that spot
@@theodorholst8302 jokic lacks the fluidity, athleticism, footwork, defensive capabilities to compare to hakeem. plus he plays in an nba that doesn't favor big men (rules, pace, etc). anyone can do a dreamshake and hook shot. but hakeem efficiency and ability to dominant the best in his eras are things jokic is very unlikely to do himself
I agree right now, but in a few years jokic gonna take the spot
@Brandon Martin Mike, Kareem and Bill are higher to me
@@theodorholst8302 Nah. Joker ain't talented enough
As I watch this video, Ralph Sampson is getting a haircut right across from me lol this is in Harrisonburg Virginia
Isai really he played for the bulls right... please tell me I’m right...or the trailblazers... one of those teams... anyway that’s cool
wow
MattTooClutch he played with the rockets
Go Dukes!
People say Dirk was the greatest international player in NBA history, I'm sorry guys, it's Hakeem.
By a mile.
Who said that? NO ONE!
Dirk was not better than Hakeem. Hakeem Olajuwon is a top 10 player All time, Dirk is not. I put Hakeem Olajuwon in the top ten because he could do things that no other player in NBA history has ever been able to do. There has never been anyone like him and he had 1 of the greatest single seasons in NBA history. Only player with League MVP, Finals MVP and Defensive player of the year in one year
No one says that, they say Dirk is the best European player, which he is.
Doris burk actually said that on numerous occasions... smh
Imagine wilts athleticism hakeems moves kareems longevity
Plus Tacko Fall size and Steph Curry range. We got a basketball god averaging 100 PPG.
Plus prime D Rose quickness
@@bigdave9188 no. Bill Russell's teamwork and tenacity
@@Terror832 fuck the range and size
combining all that you get 10% of what Brian "White Mamba" Scalabrine was in his prime
He was picked over MJ and no one is complaining that’s how good he was
Easily of the best centers and greatest players of all time, underrated and under appreciated tbh considering on how much he has has achieved throughout his career
Even if Jordan didn't retired after 1993, I think Hakeem and the Rockets would have won at least one ring. In fact their rockets team were pretty strong against Jordan and the Bulls team. The Bulls had no good big man to stop the dream.
Between 91-93 the Rockets were 5-1 against the Bulls. Would like to have seen that matchup in the finals.
*didn't retire
I think Bulls would have won in '94 had Jordan not retired. '95 Jordan would probably lose tho because of losing key players like Grant and more.
@@simple45679: Saka wala silang panama kina Shaq, David Robinson, at Hakeem noon. Wala silang legit bigman.
@@lorenchristopher1081 What the Bulls lacked in the front court, they made up with their back court.
Also, Jordan took '95 Shaq Magic to 6 games. Imagine if they didn't lose Horace Grant to the Magic during that season. It would've been a good series no matter who won.
Best footwork for a big man.
MVP, DPOY, CHAMPIONSHIP, AND FINALS MVP MIGHT AS WELL WIN MOST IMPROVED PLAYER
For old school NBA centers between the mid 80s and mid 90s, I would say Hakeem Olajuwon is on my top 5 list
Even Lebron, Dwight, and other NBA star use the Hakeem post up coaching
Kobe was his favourite student. Even McGee and Amare Stoudemire go to him to teach them post up moves
Best center ever that’s how good he was.🔥🐐
He is always going to be my favorite centre, in fact i learn most of my move from him
Hakeem is the 2nd best center of all time: Better than Wilt, Shaq and Russell, fight me if u disagree!!!!! He certainly is my favorite center of all time
obviously better than shaq
shaq is the beast, dominant but hakeem is the best
@Trashthlete kareem?
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@@custerkilla3342 maybe at shot blocking
Hakeem was so good..Michael Jordan selects him to play Center on his alltime team every time someone asks him about his opinion of best position players.....Now thats saying something!
If ever someone were going to build a team around a center, Hakeem might be the best place to start. He was great in pretty much every conceivable situation.
This video could of been 10 seconds. Jordan said he would be the first center he'd pick. Mic drop.
Jordan is not the best guy considering talent evaluation. Look at his track record as a owner. Even if he is right at this statement, anyone with a brain will admit that Hakeem is the greatest center. Perfect on both ends. But talking about Jordan again, he picked James Worthy as his PF, just a biased pick... So, we can't really take him seriously. Great player on the court, an idiot outside of it.
Didn't touch on the 5 x 5 (holds the record for most with 6) or Quad double.
I would have also highlighted his series vs the Mavs as an example of why he stayed elite even in the playoffs on early exit teams, didn't once quit on them which is admirable (He averaged 38 and 17 on 57% shooting despite his team losing that series).
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That was pretty much his usual (dominant, crazy ass play off performances), win or lose, right!? LOL
When you play against Hakeem, dreams can become nightmares!
Bought off Olajuwon pink diamond card. Worth the watch. He’s the center’s GOAT
Top 5 player of all time
Unbiased
Hakeem ain’t top 5, he’s top 1
Brian Johnson over Lew? Lol
I've been waiting for this, The Dream 🙌🏽🙌🏽
Short answer: AMAZING!!
Easily top 5 greatest center of all time but definitely the best footwork the world has ever seen.
I was a young Knicks fan and Pat Ewing was my absolute favourite player. So in 1994 I hated Hakeem so much.
But...he was one of the best of the best. He was so skilled it's almost unbelievable.
How good was Jermaine O'Neal, a forgotten superstar with short prime, but the best Pacers player of 2000's
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Andy made a vid about him already lol
i cant forget what jermaine did to mj last all star game
@Vaughn reed jr no he wasn't... In his prime JO was one of the top bigs in the league... injuries derailed his career
My favorite center of all time.
Same here
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I dont think there's ever been a better player in that position. He is extraordinary
If Jordan picks you for his all time team, you know you gotta be the best.
Finally, credit is given to where credit is due.
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So much of a GOAT, anyone would love to hit up Olajuwon for some tips
3 most underrated basketball players of all time.
Hakeem, Wilt and Dr J.
Hakeem isn't underrated. He's gets plenty of respect.
@@mezanine10 Tell that to kids these days. They don't know. In the non-MJ period of 90s there is a bit of blackhole NBA history. Some don't even mention Hakeem when list their top 5 centres. He is under appreciated often. But yes, Hakeem is well known especially to followers from 80s and 90s.
Can you do how good was Glen Rice?
Greg Hubbard I was playing 2k19 myLeague and downloaded the 99-00s roster for the Lakers. I was shocked when I saw Glen Rice’s badges. Had gold limitless range, catch and shoot.
How come no one ever mentions a possibly big 3 in 2000s with Kobe, Shaq, and Rice?
DPOY , MVP, NBA Champion NBA Finals MVP. Hakeem in 1993-1994 NBA Season accomplished more than some Hall of Famers accomplish in a career.
Hakeem be like
You serious when his teammates get banned and injuries after the 86’ finals
Later and very late into his twilight of his career, Hakeem also had a short stint with the Toronto Raptors, to which a lot of people totally forgot he played there.
He has a winning percentage over Jordan and if they faced each other in the finals they would beat the bulls
This is my guy
In this world full of jordan kobe and lebron fan.
The guy is underrated.
no other player in history can say that,not even mj
Hakeem is the #3 center in history behind Kareem and Wilt. I have him as the #6 overall player in history with MJ, Bird, and Magic also ahead of him.
If Hakeem played in the modern NBA, he would get 50 ppg, 5-6 blocks per game and 18 Rpg.
Man this dude in the 1994 and 1995 Finals were legendary. And the Rockets in general, I don't know what was more impressive, coming back to beat the Knicks in Games six and seven, or bitch slapping that loaded Magic team to repeat.
Imo he’s the best 5 ever. So skilled, versatile, dominant on both ends. My opinion though. Easily a top 10 player ever
Best 5 is not an uncommon opinion. Question is where in the top 5? Some would say even #3 but I'd go #4. Think bill Russel gets overrated cuz of the team he got to play on. So much talent around him. Hakeem better than Russel.
John Szczerba false
@@johnszczerba9979 When he said best 5, he meant the best no. 5 in the world. Number 5 is the center position. So he technically meant best center
I honestly would rank Hakeem as the 2nd best player in history. The best center by far. He did it all. He would shut down big men, switch off and guard perimeter players, block shots (most all time), slam it over your big man, fade away, he would dream shake and make everybody look outright silly, and he had a good jump shot and free throw percentage.
Most underrated player of all time.
How good? More like how amazing
The number of fast break buckets this guy created with his defense is immeasurable.. He rarely blocked a shot out of bounds.. He was a really good rebounder, and a great outlet passer.. And it was never surprising to see him finish as the trailer at the other end..
Those Rockets teams would just flat run you out of the gym..
When someone ask how good Hakeem was always say he was drafted before MJ but no one ever talk about it
Hakeem’s game was ahead of its time. His skills set is built for today’s NBA. Versatile center with guard moves. Just perfect.
Hakeem has heart problem which basically affect his domination after their back to back title
Oh wow!
So he got a heart condition after the 2 Rings?
He is the goat 🐐 of centers there’s no better center than him. He is just too underrated man
Best center ever imo
My favourite 90' player. With his skills and defense he would be elite in any era.
The photo of Hakeem on his draft night makes him look like a taller version of Micheal Jackson
Jordan said if he had to pick one player in theHistory of the NBA he said Hakeem. Also the Rockets was the only team to have a winning record against the Jordan Bulls of the 90's
The greatest center of all time !!!
Great work ethic
Rock solid defender
And the Dream Shake!
1 of a kind
I've always said this on videos on hakeem. he gets disrespected constantly. He was better than shaq in every way. It's just that shaq was more impactful but not skillswise.
The dream was what today's centers, "TRY" to be...
Hakeem shot 3's, was a beast on the defensive end and the boards. His inside game had moves, that would make any of the centers today blush in embarrassment.
No way people should put shaq ahead of hakeem but they do, because shaq had more rings.
videogameboutique Hakeem shot 3s?
@@nbabackcourtmedia shot 3's
Idk about try, no one got the footwork like Hakeem does...
Better than Shaq on defense Shaq was better than Hakeem, better career, better prime, Hakeem's two championships makes people think he was better than he really was.
@@melvynsngltn27 lmaooooooooooooooooooooooooooo trash take
Hakeem one of the greatest players of all time
Your vids are very good bro
Great. Do a Kevin McHale video man
Hell ya when I play with the Cs on 2K he can easily get you 20 & 20 and play good D
Love this Video Hakeem is my favorite player ever
Hakeem was so great, Jordan couldn't beat him.
MJ even said that he was glad the Bulls didn't run into the Rockets team before Drexler was there because he didn't know if the Bulls could've beaten them. The Rockets forwards had more athleticism compared to the Knicks forwards and Dream was more versatile compared to Ewing. The Knicks were the best frontcourt team the Bulls went up against.
It's true that nobody ever blamed the Rockets or bashed them for taking him over MJ lol. That's a really good point. I think Hakeem has to be a top 10 player all time. He was a beast
I mean, he is arguably the greatest defender and post up player of all time while also being a solid shooter (for a 5 in hies era). So him "only" ranking in the top 5 of centers seems a bit low.
Exactly!
He was one of the Top 5 Players of all time, and certainly the most talented along with MJ; Lebron, and maybe Jabbar!?
He could do everything. One of the best
9:50 Shaq looks like he is about to cry.
He is often overlooked for sure.
Can you do “How good was Brian “White Mamba” Scalabrine?” Please.
The most skilled big man of all time.
2 championship's is good some guys don't even have 1 so 2 championship's 2 rings is good
Plus he was one of the few players to get a quadruple double plus I believe he won his first title without any all stars or future HOFers
How good was Kenny “The Jet” Smith
When people say center is the hardest position to compare it’s true. Some people have Hakeem #1 some have him somewhere in the top 5 while others say he’s only top 10 and depending how you look at it there’s a case for every spot. Kareem, Wilt, Shaq, and Bill Russell are all top of the list guys with Hakeem while other people say Moses Malone, David Robinson, and Patrick Ewing are up there as well. And depending how you think about Tim Duncan as a pf or center, or also whether you believe Dwight has done enough to get consideration. It’s definitely the hardest position to rank the greats.
how good...? we wont see another like this in our lifetime-
This guy is hands the best Center to me. He could dominate today and play in any era against any opposing center and dominate.
Hakeem>Shaq
Fun Guy no
Hakeem is more crafty but Shaq is more dominant in the paint. I would still take Hakeem over Shaq though
@@shermanngjazz same
Hakeem was better than lebron. Lebron will have better numbers. Lebron will have better numbers than almost anybody by the time he retires but that doesn't matter. Anyone can play for numbers. I watched both play. Second favorite player behind Jordan.
@@niggato23 stop it u embarrassing yourself 🤣
Every week i wait for your content andyhoops
Pretty darn good.
Top 1 pick all time
For his versatility and defense
Killer footwork!
Ask The Admiral 😜
Make more like it
Hakeem had an insane game. Best center ever.