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Hakeem Olajuwon

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Basketball Player

The Resume

    (January 21, 1963- )
    Birth name is Akeem Olajuwon
    Played for Houston Rockets (1984-2001) and Toronto Raptors (2001-2)
    First pick in the NBA draft (1984)
    NBA MVP (1994)
    Attended University of Houston
    Nicknamed 'The Dream'
    6'10

Why he might be annoying:

    He was a troublesome and undisciplined player throughout college and his early NBA years.
    He ruined a chance to finish his career in Houston when he played for one year in Toronto.
    He confused many people when he changed his first name from Akeem to Hakeem.
    His NBA title success may have been a result of Michael Jordan's first retirement.

Why he might not be annoying:

    After he humbled Shaquille O'Neal during the 1995 NBA Finals, Shaq said of him, 'I have no problem with Hakeem being called the best in the game.'
    He is a Nigerian who became an naturalized American citizen.
    He, along with Clyde Drexler, led the University of Houston to three Final Fours, earning them the nickname 'Phi Slamma Jamma.'
    He led the Rockets to two NBA titles (1994, 1995).
    He is a Muslim who strictly observes Ramadan even though its fasting is usually a handicap for Muslim athletes.
    When he retired, he was the only NBA player to be in the top 11 all-time in scoring, rebounding, steals, and blocks.
    He was selected as one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History (1997).
    He is one of the most intelligent athletes, as he can speak several languages and is known for his deep appreciation of the arts.

Credit: Hoxy


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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 5 Votes: 20.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 168 Votes: 47.02% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 18 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 128 Votes: 57.81% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 5 Votes: 20.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 7 Votes: 28.57% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 116 Votes: 51.72% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 77 Votes: 51.95% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 41 Votes: 58.54% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 73 Votes: 64.38% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 33 Votes: 63.64% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 44 Votes: 47.73% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 107 Votes: 46.73% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 139 Votes: 44.60% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 229 Votes: 48.03% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 96 Votes: 26.04% Annoying