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Hakeem Olajuwon reacts to NBA renaming Defensive Player of the Year Award after him

“That’s the crown,” Hakeem Olajuwon says of the NBA renaming its Defensive Player of the Year Award in his honor. “That sealed my career. It can’t be anything higher than that.”

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76 greatest NBA players ever: Where Rockets rank in HoopsHype’s updated list

For the NBA’s 76th season in 2022-23, @HoopsHype has a fresh update of the top 76 players of all-time. Here’s where former Rockets came in, starting with Hakeem Olajuwon.

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Rockets legend Clyde Drexler honored by Houston Sports Hall of Fame

Rockets legend Clyde Drexler received his Houston Sports Hall of Fame ring this week, along with the installation of a personalized plaque in downtown Houston.

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In halftime brawl, Vernon Maxwell recalls wanting to stab Rockets legend Hakeem Olajuwon

In a halftime brawl, former Rockets guard Vernon Maxwell recalls having a plan to stab Hakeem Olajuwon with broken glass before police came in — with guns drawn — to break it up.

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NBA Finals MVPs: Jordan, LeBron, Magic and Every Award Winner

Here’s a look at the stars who shined brightest on the game’s biggest stage.

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On this date: Ralph Sampson sends Lakers home for summer

The Lakers failed the reach the NBA Finals in 1986 due to a painful loss in the Western Conference Finals to the Rockets.

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Why the Phoenix Suns can be forgiven for drafting DeAndre Ayton over Luka Doncic

The Dallas Mavericks’ playoff series with the Phoenix Suns shows there is such a thing as the correct mistake, because the Suns benefited from such an error in 2018.

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Kevin Durant woke up from getting swept and threw shade at Charles Barkley on Instagram

Was this a response to the "bus driver" comments?

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SI:AM | Masters Champ Scottie Scheffler Is Unbeatable Right Now

His win at Augusta was just the latest in a long string of victories.

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Rockets host charity experience to showcase new Boeing 767 plane

For a charity experience showcasing the team’s new plane, Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta and family were joined by current players, coaches, executives, and legends — including Hakeem Olajuwon.

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What’s in a name? For new Bucs guard Shaq Mason, a lot of hoops and height

TAMPA, Fla. — The Bucs’ newest offensive offensive lineman appreciates the irony embedded in his full name.

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Buccaneers Have Two Players Named After Same NBA Legends

One Tampa Bay trade means there is a fascinating coincidence between two new teammates.

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Shaq Mason and Shaq Barrett are named after the same two NBA legends and now they play for the same team

Shaq vs. Shaq is going up in practice.

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Two Tampa Bay Buccaneers were named after Shaquille O’Neal… AND Hakeem Olajuwon

Buccaneers guard Shaq Mason and edge-rusher Shaq Barrett were both named for Shaquille O'Neal... and Hakeem Olajuwon. What are the odds?

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Rockets release extended video of Hakeem Olajuwon, Alperen Sengun workouts

Fresh off the best game of his young NBA career, the Rockets released an extended video of rookie center Alperen Sengun working with Hakeem Olajuwon on post moves.

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Rockets rookie Alperen Sengun gives rave reviews to Hakeem Olajuwon’s teaching

Alperen Sengun has started to work with Rockets legend Hakeem Olajuwon on post moves, and the rookie big man says it is already helping.

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Rockets legend Hakeem Olajuwon begins working with Alperen Sengun on post moves

Rockets legend Hakeem Olajuwon is renowned for his teaching of post moves, and he’s working on them now with rookie center Alperen Sengun.

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