Hakeem "The Dream" Olajuwons' Greatest Hits

"It takes a big man to admit he made a mistake. And I am that big man"

-Michael Scott, The Office

Ok, ok, I admit that I’m not always right all the time every time. I may have called Hakeem Olajuwon “boring” in this post on the 20 greatest fantasy seasons since 1979. And good old “Anonymous” called me on it in the comments. See, that kind of thing happens when you try to summarize the last 25 years of fantasy basketball in 1,000 words or less. Everyone appears boring when juxtaposed against Michael Jordan and Dominique Wilkins. Plus, unfairly or not, I will forever have the aged and creaky 2000-2002 Olajuwon stuck in my mind when I think of The Dream.

The truth is that Olajuwon was anything but boring. And to make amends for that misstatement, I offer you the following Olajuwon video, which showcases everything his game had to offer. Those power blocks, power dunks, that sweet jumper, his great footwork, and those quick, guard-like hands. Experience 10 minutes of “The Dream”. And watch for the insane block at 8:14 – it’s my favorite part of the video.