Olajuwon was always listed at 7'0", but truly only measured up to 6'10". (Look at their NBA pre-draft combine height measurements without shoes on.)
Many players are commonly listed an inch or two taller than their true height for marketing reasons.
An example would be Magic Johnson was listed at 6'9", but was only 6'7 1/2" when truly measured.
Olajuwon, although only 6'10" had a long reach and explosive leap, making him the best shot blocker of all time despite not being a true seven footer.
Hakeem Olajuwon's birth name is Akeem Abdul Olajuwon.
Hakeem Olajuwon goes by The Dream.
Hakeem Olajuwon was a professional basketball player.
Hakeem Olajuwon was born on January 21, 1963.
Hakeem Olajuwon was born on January 21, 1963.
"Hakeem the dream"
No, Hakeem Olajuwon is still alive.
Yes, Hakeem Olajuwon is in the Basketball Hall of Fame
Former NBA player Hakeem Olajuwon is still alive as of 23 February 2010. yes!
at home
Hakeem Olajuwon was born on January 21, 1963.
The former Rockets Center is not yet dead.