Hakeem Olajuwon

Hakeem Olajuwon by Fred McMane traces the basketball career of the Nigerian-born star center for the Houston Rockets, from his early years in Lagos to his college days at the University of Houston and his professional triumphs in the NBA. The book presents his career facts and milestones, including his two NBA championships, MVP awards, and his signature Dream Shake move, and is written for middle-grade readers. It also covers his induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame, his role as a four-time blocks leader, and his influence on the evolution of the center position in professional basketball.