Podcast appearances and mentions of Hakeem Olajuwon

Is it 2020 Alabama? '08 Florida? '01 Miami? Who takes the throne? Is the best player of the 2000's Vince Young, Reggie Bush, Ndamukong Suh? Well, apparently Cam Newton is. The best "non" trade in Houston history Robert Horry or Hakeem Olajuwon? Or is it Altuve almost destroying the Astros as we know it? Should the umpire position be filled with technology or stay as a job for people" And one more look at the "Tush Push."

Send us a textWe know you Big East and Friar fans are going to be pumped for this one. Marques Bragg joins us for another great episode! The former Providence and NBA Player shares his hoops journey from start to finish in a conversation we know you'll enjoy.Marques Bragg had a successful career at Providence where he co-led the Big East in field goal percentage with Dikembe Mutumbo in 1991. He went on to have a successful career in the NBA, CBA and Overseas. We earned CBA Newcomer of the Year and All-CBA 1st Team in 1995. Bragg walks us through his basketball journey and shares his experiences about Five-Star Basketball Camp, Providence, Eric Murdock, Kevin Garnett, JR Rider, Doug West, Michael Jordan, Richard Dumas, Hakeem Olajuwon, experience overseas, coaching and more!BIG thanks to Marques Bragg for taking the time to join the podcast. His basketball story is inspiring and is great example of how far outworking others can get you. Don't miss out on this episode!Thank you Marques Bragg!You can find this episode on Apple, Spotify or any source for podcasts.Follow us on social media for news, updates and highlight reels!Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/notin.myhouse.79Instagram- @Not_in_my_house_podcastTwitter - @NOTINMYHOUSEpc

Our brave sister: Ibtihal • Playing Padel for the first time • Why Max Verstappen is so great in the rain • Silly F1 team names • Hakeem Olajuwon and his Dream Shake • Evil sport dads

The JBP kicks off the latest episode discussing the cost of nanny's (7:50) as well as eating habits (11:50) before turning to Marc Lamont Hill who shares his experience at a recent event for Muslim celebrities (35:00). Dreamville Festival took place in Raleigh, NC over the weekend as the city has reached an agreement to bring it back for at least four more years (48:05), Billboard releases their top-25 female rappers of all-time list which brings some disagreements from the cast over the placements and names on it (55:26), and the guys have settled their debate of who can bench press 225 pounds (1:12:52). Joe has some smoke for Marc over Nikola Jokić (1:20:53), a trio of new Drake songs hit the internet (1:27:55), and the JBP reacts to the NCAA Tournament games in which Houston & UConn took home titles (2:00:53). Also, Hakeem Olajuwon was denied access to the floor after Houston's win (2:07:50), nationwide protests over Trump's tariffs (2:24:33), Stephen A. Smith is considering a run for presidency (2:51:46), Part of the Show (2:59:54), and more!  Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP! Join our Patreon here: www.patreon.com/joebudden  Sleeper Picks:  Joe | The ARTI$t - “Inside My Heart” Ice | Dende & Roy Woods - “Stay” Parks | Rah Digga - “Straight Spittin', Part II” Ish | THEHONESTGUY (feat. Zenesoul) - “CHANTE'S GROOVE” Melyssa | Kevin Ross - “Spin” QueenzFlip | MOLIY, Silent Addy, Skillibeng, & Shenseea - “Shake It To The Max (FLY) [Remix]” Marc | Jon B. (feat. Alex Isley) - “Show Me”

Brian and Ed talk about the Detroit Tigers assistant GM sending unsolicited dick picks, Hakeem Olajuwon, Val Kilmer, Gordon Lightfoot, Shaq vs Ben Simmons, Shilo Sanders, the "Tetas" Rangers, Jessica Simpson drinking snake sperm and more.#SportsPodcast #SportsTalk #SportsNews #AthleteInterviews #SportsFans #SportsCommunity #SportsDebate #SportsChat#FanOpinions #SportsTrivia #SportsMemes #SportsHighlights #BehindTheScenes #PodcastLife #Podcasting #PodcastersOfInstagram #PodcastCommunity #PodcastRecommendation #PodcasterLifeSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-baller-lifestyle-podcast/exclusive-content

Michael Malone FIRED By The Nuggets STUNS Gil's Arena as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew react to the shocking news that the Denver Nuggets Fired Mike Malone and break down what this means for Nikola Jokic & The team moving forward. The Los Angeles Clippers Are The NBA Playoffs' BIGGEST Sleepers according to Gil's Arena as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew examine an underrated season for Kawhi Leonard, James Harden & The Los Angeles Clippers and break down how this healthy Clippers squad can make some unexpected noise in the NBA Playoffs. They then react to Victor Wembanyama being spotted with Hakeem Olajuwon at last night's NCAA National Championship game reigniting a hostile debate from last season over whether or not the San Antonio Spurs' superstar should be training with the NBA Legend and learning his old moves. They also discuss what Wemby needs to work on this offseason to push the Spurs into being legit contenders before reacting to the championship game between Houston & Florida where Walter Clayton Jr may have played himself into a lottery pick. Next, they react to Draymond Green's comments surrounding Steph Curry not getting a fair whistle on the Draymond Green Show and debate if they agree or disagree with Steve Kerr calling Nikola Jokic the best center he's ever seen in the history of the NBA. Finally, they give their thoughts on Tracy McGrady's take that LeBron James would get waxed in an NBA 1 on 1 tournament and give Dwight Howard his much deserved flowers following his NBA Hall of Fame announcement. Please give us a like and subscribe!!! Gil's Arena Crew - Gilbert Arenas, Josiah Johnson, Kenyon Martin & Rashad McCants Gil's Arena Merch is Available NOW at https://gilsarenamerch.com/ Sign up for Underdog Fantasy HERE with promo code GIL and get up to $1000 in Bonus Credits and A FREE Pick: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-gil's-arena To get YOUR FREE Jumpstart Trial Bag, go to https://ruffgreens.com & use Promo code ARENA USE Code GIL10 for 10% off tickets on SeatGeek https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/GIL10 Vote Here For The Webby Awards - https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2025/creators/individual-creator/sports Join the Playback chat to interact with Gil and Josiah https://www.playback.tv/gilbertarenas SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAvjYgmwadC682OoC4Cc6TQ Join the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos! https://discord.gg/underdog 0:00:00 - 2 Min Timer 0:01:59 - Show Start 0:04:08 - Gil Enters The Arena Smoking On The Malone Pack 0:16:09 - Michael Malone FIRED 1:05:20 - Wemby SHOULD Train With Hakeem Olajuwon 1:33:05 - Auburn's Lineup Is Older Than The NBA 1:49:57 - Steph Gets An Unfair Whistle 2:13:27 - The Clippers' Are The NBA's SNEAKIEST Playoff Team 2:19:27 - Gilbert Arenas HATES The Play-In Tournament 2:39:46 - MostlyFans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NBA and Houston Cougars legend Hakeem Olajuwon in SHOCK after security DISRESPECTS him at Final Four

Hakeem Olajuwon denied on-court access to celebrate with Houston

Welcome to The Panel, the NBA debate show that brings the heat, sparks passionate discussions, and dives headfirst into the world of basketball like never before! If you're a hardcore NBA fan, a hoop junkie, or just someone who loves intense sports debates, you've found your weekly destination. Join us every weekday for a live, high-octane experience where we dissect, dispute, and celebrate all things NBA.

In this episode, our panel dives into the historic milestone of Kevin Durant joining the 30K points club and debates where he ranks as an all-time scorer. The discussion heats up as they rank legendary scorers like KD, Shaq, Dirk, Kareem, and Wilt, and tackle the question: What is the most unstoppable offensive move in NBA history? The panel also speculates which current players could reach the 30K points milestone and debates whether Hakeem Olajuwon was a better defensive player than Bill Russell. Welcome to The Panel, the NBA debate show that brings the heat, sparks passionate discussions, and dives headfirst into the world of basketball like never before! If you're a hardcore NBA fan, a hoop junkie, or just someone who loves intense sports debates, you've found your weekly destination. Join us every weekday for a live, high-octane experience where we dissect, dispute, and celebrate all things NBA.

In this week's episode of Missing the Point, two-time NBA Champion, 1981 Finals MVP, and Celtics icon Cedric “Cornbread” Maxwell joins hosts Dave Clarke and Rayshawn Buchanan for an in-depth, no-holds-barred conversation on everything basketball. From his early days in North Carolina to his legendary battles in the NBA, Cedric shares unforgettable stories, unique insights into the evolution of the game, and his unfiltered takes on today's Celtics team.

On why one spends 27 years on an NBA beat—and why one retires from the gig. On the joys of Hakeem Olajuwon and Yao Ming and Steve Francis and Tracy McGrady. On the worst uniforms in NBA history. On a small Delaware gym and Ralph Sampson.

11x NBA veteran & NBC Sacramento pre/postgame analyst Kenny Thomas breaks down the Kings' historic 2022-23 season, what's next for the franchise, how "Light The Beam" elevated the team & city, & what free agency moves he'd like to see them make,. Kenny also drops classic stories of what it was like to play with NBA legends like Charles Barkley, Hakeem Olajuwon, & Allen Iverson. Follow Inside Buzz, Mikey, and NBA Buzz on Instagram/FB (3.2 Million Followers combined)! Instagram.com/officialnbabuzz Instagram.com/mikeydomagala Instagram.com/inside_buzz Facebook.com/the.buzz.nba

This week's guest is Mirin Fader, sports journalist and author of biographies on Giannis Antetokounmpo and Hakeem Olajuwon. We cover Hakeem's legacy on the court, his devotion to Islam, and Mirin's experience in journalism. Recommendations - ⁠⁠⁠⁠Beloved by Toni Morrison - ⁠The Friend by Sigrid Nunez - The Sentence by Louise Erdrich - ⁠Giannis: The Improbable Rise of an NBA Champion by Mirin Fader Shelf Talkers is a podcast from⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Village Well Books & Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ in downtown Culver City, CA. Each episode, we interview authors on their books, their process, and their favorite reads. New episodes are released every other Wednesday. If you'd like to get in touch, you can email us at ⁠⁠⁠podcast@villagewell.com⁠⁠⁠. If you love the show and want us to keep creating, please consider leaving us a review!

Hakeem Olajuwon left Lagos, Nigeria in 1980 and barely a year after taking up basketball, he blossomed into the game's first international star in Houston, first collegiately with the Cougars and then with the NBA's Rockets.  In an 18-season career he was a nine-time NBA all-star and two-time league champion.  He played his last season with the Toronto Raptors.  Olajuwon was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2013 and is a member of the NBA's 75th anniversary team. In “Dream: The Life and Legacy of Hakeem Olajuwon,” biographer Mirin Fader draws on some 250 interviews to present a silent sports star who experienced a religious metamorphosis.  A fiery competitor who led by example in all aspects of his life, paying it forward with teammates and current NBA stars through the type of mentorship he benefited from early in his career.  She also utilizes her extensive research to debunk myths surrounding Hakeem's life and career. Fader is a senior writer with The Ringer. Her début book, “Giannis: The Improbable Rise of an NBA MVP,” reached The New York Times best-seller list.  

The nerds rank the Top 10 peaks in NBA history! They discuss whether Nikola Jokic has already done enough to climb on the list, debate which big peaked highest between dominant forces like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Wilt Chamberlain, Shaquille O'Neal and Hakeem Olajuwon, and of course, dive into whether Michael Jordan or LeBron James boasts the highest peak in NBA history. Timestamps 00:03:48 - Bill Russell 00:15:15 - Tim Duncan 00:25:45 - Larry Bird 00:32:06 - Magic Johnson 00:36:46 - Nikola Jokic 00:52:23 - Shaquille O'Neal 01:01:55 - Hakeem Olajuwon 01:14:42 - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 01:23:30 - Wilt Chamberlain 01:32:58 - LeBron James 01:41:06 - Michael Jordan 01:55:13 - Honorable Mentions #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00-25:00: Dream: The Life and Legacy of Hakeem Olajuwon author Mirin Fader joins the show. She chats Hakeem's legacy on and off the floor, the pro player exceeding expectations, why winning two titles was so important, his impact on the Dream Team, why he is underrated and more.

*Recorded in early October* Hakeem Olajuwon is a pioneer in many ways in the world of basketball. Senior staff writer for The Ringer, Mirin Fader, joins Matt and Justin to discuss her latest book, Dream: The Life and Legacy of Hakeem Olajuwon. We delve into why Hakeem is an icon in the Houston community and his impact on the international game of basketball. Also, we chat about the rise of athlete media and international stars taking over the NBA. Hoopsology is presented by Ballislife. Twitter:@hoopsologypod Instagram:@hoopsologypod Justin's Twitter: @JGHoopsology Matt's Twitter: @thetrainerstake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

00:00-25:00: Dream: The Life and Legacy of Hakeem Olajuwon author Mirin Fader joins the show. She chats Hakeem's legacy on and off the floor, the pro player exceeding expectations, why winning two titles was so important, his impact on the Dream Team, why he is underrated and more.

Will and Alex are live from Los Angeles and joined by The Ringer senior staff writer Mirin Fader to chat about her new book “Dream: The Life and Legacy of Hakeem Olajuwon,” and specifically: the impact Olajuwon left on the Muslim community in Toronto after 9/11, inspiring Masai Ujiri and Giants of Africa, how he was covered by the American media during his playing career, and more.Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.showCheck out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Hello and Welcome is presented by Betway. https://betway.ca- Only Available In Ontario, must be 19+. Please play responsibly.Download the Betway app: https://betway.onelink.me/3010529547/0mx1y6wbTangerine: www.tangerine.caGreta Bar YYZ: https://www.gretabar.com/locations/torontoCoors Light: http://eraineverycan.comReach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's now the norm for NBA and collegiate teams to have international players dotting their rosters. The Olympics are no longer a gimme for Team USA. Both via fans streaming from all over the globe and leagues starting in countries throughout the world, the international presence of the game of basketball is a force to be reckoned with. That all started with Hakeem “the Dream” Olajuwon. He was the first international player to win the MVP, which is hard to believe now considering the last time an American‑born player won it was in 2018. Award-winning hoops journalist Mirin Fader explores this phenomenal shift through the lens of what Olajuwon accomplished throughout the 1980s and ‘90s. Dream: The Life and Legacy of Hakeem Olajuwon (Hachette, 2024) ignites nostalgia for Phi Slama Jama and “the Dream Shake,” while also exploring the profound influence of Olajuwon's commitment to Islam on his approach to life and basketball, and how his devotion to his faith inspired generations of Muslim people around the world. Olajuwon's ongoing work with NBA Africa, his status as an international ambassador for the game, and his consultations with today's brightest stars, from LeBron James to Giannis Antetokounmpo, brings the story right up to the present moment, and beyond. Synthesizing hundreds of interviews and in-depth research, Fader provides the definitive biography of Olajuwon as well as a crucial understanding of his pivotal impact on the ever-shifting game. Paul Knepper covered the New York Knicks for Bleacher Report. His first book was The Knicks of the Nineties: Ewing, Oakley, Starks and the Brawlers That Almost Won. His next book, a biography of Moses Malone will be published in 2025. You can reach Paul at paulknepper@gmail.com and follow him on Twitter @paulieknep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

It's now the norm for NBA and collegiate teams to have international players dotting their rosters. The Olympics are no longer a gimme for Team USA. Both via fans streaming from all over the globe and leagues starting in countries throughout the world, the international presence of the game of basketball is a force to be reckoned with. That all started with Hakeem “the Dream” Olajuwon. He was the first international player to win the MVP, which is hard to believe now considering the last time an American‑born player won it was in 2018. Award-winning hoops journalist Mirin Fader explores this phenomenal shift through the lens of what Olajuwon accomplished throughout the 1980s and ‘90s. Dream: The Life and Legacy of Hakeem Olajuwon (Hachette, 2024) ignites nostalgia for Phi Slama Jama and “the Dream Shake,” while also exploring the profound influence of Olajuwon's commitment to Islam on his approach to life and basketball, and how his devotion to his faith inspired generations of Muslim people around the world. Olajuwon's ongoing work with NBA Africa, his status as an international ambassador for the game, and his consultations with today's brightest stars, from LeBron James to Giannis Antetokounmpo, brings the story right up to the present moment, and beyond. Synthesizing hundreds of interviews and in-depth research, Fader provides the definitive biography of Olajuwon as well as a crucial understanding of his pivotal impact on the ever-shifting game. Paul Knepper covered the New York Knicks for Bleacher Report. His first book was The Knicks of the Nineties: Ewing, Oakley, Starks and the Brawlers That Almost Won. His next book, a biography of Moses Malone will be published in 2025. You can reach Paul at paulknepper@gmail.com and follow him on Twitter @paulieknep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/islamic-studies

It's now the norm for NBA and collegiate teams to have international players dotting their rosters. The Olympics are no longer a gimme for Team USA. Both via fans streaming from all over the globe and leagues starting in countries throughout the world, the international presence of the game of basketball is a force to be reckoned with. That all started with Hakeem “the Dream” Olajuwon. He was the first international player to win the MVP, which is hard to believe now considering the last time an American‑born player won it was in 2018. Award-winning hoops journalist Mirin Fader explores this phenomenal shift through the lens of what Olajuwon accomplished throughout the 1980s and ‘90s. Dream: The Life and Legacy of Hakeem Olajuwon (Hachette, 2024) ignites nostalgia for Phi Slama Jama and “the Dream Shake,” while also exploring the profound influence of Olajuwon's commitment to Islam on his approach to life and basketball, and how his devotion to his faith inspired generations of Muslim people around the world. Olajuwon's ongoing work with NBA Africa, his status as an international ambassador for the game, and his consultations with today's brightest stars, from LeBron James to Giannis Antetokounmpo, brings the story right up to the present moment, and beyond. Synthesizing hundreds of interviews and in-depth research, Fader provides the definitive biography of Olajuwon as well as a crucial understanding of his pivotal impact on the ever-shifting game. Paul Knepper covered the New York Knicks for Bleacher Report. His first book was The Knicks of the Nineties: Ewing, Oakley, Starks and the Brawlers That Almost Won. His next book, a biography of Moses Malone will be published in 2025. You can reach Paul at paulknepper@gmail.com and follow him on Twitter @paulieknep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/sports

It's now the norm for NBA and collegiate teams to have international players dotting their rosters. The Olympics are no longer a gimme for Team USA. Both via fans streaming from all over the globe and leagues starting in countries throughout the world, the international presence of the game of basketball is a force to be reckoned with. That all started with Hakeem “the Dream” Olajuwon. He was the first international player to win the MVP, which is hard to believe now considering the last time an American‑born player won it was in 2018. Award-winning hoops journalist Mirin Fader explores this phenomenal shift through the lens of what Olajuwon accomplished throughout the 1980s and ‘90s. Dream: The Life and Legacy of Hakeem Olajuwon (Hachette, 2024) ignites nostalgia for Phi Slama Jama and “the Dream Shake,” while also exploring the profound influence of Olajuwon's commitment to Islam on his approach to life and basketball, and how his devotion to his faith inspired generations of Muslim people around the world. Olajuwon's ongoing work with NBA Africa, his status as an international ambassador for the game, and his consultations with today's brightest stars, from LeBron James to Giannis Antetokounmpo, brings the story right up to the present moment, and beyond. Synthesizing hundreds of interviews and in-depth research, Fader provides the definitive biography of Olajuwon as well as a crucial understanding of his pivotal impact on the ever-shifting game. Paul Knepper covered the New York Knicks for Bleacher Report. His first book was The Knicks of the Nineties: Ewing, Oakley, Starks and the Brawlers That Almost Won. His next book, a biography of Moses Malone will be published in 2025. You can reach Paul at paulknepper@gmail.com and follow him on Twitter @paulieknep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/african-studies

It's now the norm for NBA and collegiate teams to have international players dotting their rosters. The Olympics are no longer a gimme for Team USA. Both via fans streaming from all over the globe and leagues starting in countries throughout the world, the international presence of the game of basketball is a force to be reckoned with. That all started with Hakeem “the Dream” Olajuwon. He was the first international player to win the MVP, which is hard to believe now considering the last time an American‑born player won it was in 2018. Award-winning hoops journalist Mirin Fader explores this phenomenal shift through the lens of what Olajuwon accomplished throughout the 1980s and ‘90s. Dream: The Life and Legacy of Hakeem Olajuwon (Hachette, 2024) ignites nostalgia for Phi Slama Jama and “the Dream Shake,” while also exploring the profound influence of Olajuwon's commitment to Islam on his approach to life and basketball, and how his devotion to his faith inspired generations of Muslim people around the world. Olajuwon's ongoing work with NBA Africa, his status as an international ambassador for the game, and his consultations with today's brightest stars, from LeBron James to Giannis Antetokounmpo, brings the story right up to the present moment, and beyond. Synthesizing hundreds of interviews and in-depth research, Fader provides the definitive biography of Olajuwon as well as a crucial understanding of his pivotal impact on the ever-shifting game. Paul Knepper covered the New York Knicks for Bleacher Report. His first book was The Knicks of the Nineties: Ewing, Oakley, Starks and the Brawlers That Almost Won. His next book, a biography of Moses Malone will be published in 2025. You can reach Paul at paulknepper@gmail.com and follow him on Twitter @paulieknep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/biography

It's now the norm for NBA and collegiate teams to have international players dotting their rosters. The Olympics are no longer a gimme for Team USA. Both via fans streaming from all over the globe and leagues starting in countries throughout the world, the international presence of the game of basketball is a force to be reckoned with. That all started with Hakeem “the Dream” Olajuwon. He was the first international player to win the MVP, which is hard to believe now considering the last time an American‑born player won it was in 2018. Award-winning hoops journalist Mirin Fader explores this phenomenal shift through the lens of what Olajuwon accomplished throughout the 1980s and ‘90s. Dream: The Life and Legacy of Hakeem Olajuwon (Hachette, 2024) ignites nostalgia for Phi Slama Jama and “the Dream Shake,” while also exploring the profound influence of Olajuwon's commitment to Islam on his approach to life and basketball, and how his devotion to his faith inspired generations of Muslim people around the world. Olajuwon's ongoing work with NBA Africa, his status as an international ambassador for the game, and his consultations with today's brightest stars, from LeBron James to Giannis Antetokounmpo, brings the story right up to the present moment, and beyond. Synthesizing hundreds of interviews and in-depth research, Fader provides the definitive biography of Olajuwon as well as a crucial understanding of his pivotal impact on the ever-shifting game. Paul Knepper covered the New York Knicks for Bleacher Report. His first book was The Knicks of the Nineties: Ewing, Oakley, Starks and the Brawlers That Almost Won. His next book, a biography of Moses Malone will be published in 2025. You can reach Paul at paulknepper@gmail.com and follow him on Twitter @paulieknep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

It's Tuesday, which means it's time for trivia on Oddball! Today's guest contestant is Mirin Fader, senior staff writer at The Ringer and New York Times best-selling author. In honor of her new book, Dream: The Life and Legacy of Hakeem Olajuwon, today's questions spotlight the life and legacy of the Houston Rockets legend. Mirin and Amin tackle questions about Olajuwon's late start in basketball at age 17, debunk common myths surrounding his move to the U.S., and explore the lasting impact of his post-NBA life on the city of Houston. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's Tuesday, which means it's time for trivia on Oddball! Today's guest contestant is Mirin Fader, senior staff writer at The Ringer and New York Times best-selling author. In honor of her new book, Dream: The Life and Legacy of Hakeem Olajuwon, today's questions spotlight the life and legacy of the Houston Rockets legend. Mirin and Amin tackle questions about Olajuwon's late start in basketball at age 17, debunk common myths surrounding his move to the U.S., and explore the lasting impact of his post-NBA life on the city of Houston. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Friday's show: While Houston ISD voters are contemplating whether to approve a record-setting bond for their school district, Fort Bend ISD is revising plans for an over-budget bond approved there last year. We discuss both with Houston Public Media's Adam Zuvanich and Natalie Weber.Also this hour: From a Missouri woman using an Apple AirTag to track a stolen campaign sign taken from her yard and shaming the thief on social media, to the Yankees' general manager saying his team's World Series drought should've ended in 2017, our non-experts discuss The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week.Then, we reflect on the life and career of Rockets legend Hakeem Olajuwon with reporter Mirin Fader, author of Dream: The Life and Legacy of Hakeem Olajuwon.And we visit the Wings Over Houston air show at Ellington Field where a local pilot explains what it's like re-enacting the attack on Pearl Harbor flying vintage World War II aircraft.

Vincent Goodwill is joined by best-selling author Mirin Fader, who recently published a biography of Hakeem Olajuwon, to talk about Hakeem's legacy and some of the most intriguing NBA storylines heading into the season. (01:30) - Dream: The Life and Legacy of Hakeem Olajuwon(20:30) - Revisiting the 1984 NBA Draft(30:50) - Jalen Brunson & the New York Knicks(33:30) - Is Anthony Edwards ready to be the face of the NBA?(36:00) - Did the championship window close on the Denver Nuggets?(38:00) - How did Hakeem end up in Houston? On this episode of the Good Word with Goodwill, Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Vincent Goodwill is joined by best-selling author Mirin Fader to talk about her latest book, Dream: The Life and Legacy of Hakeem Olajuwon.Vinnie and Mirin talk about Hakeem blazing a trail that has since led guys like Joel Embiid and Giannis Antetokounmpo to find their way into the top tier of NBA players. They also discuss the blatant racism that Olajuwon faced when he first got to Houston and wonder if things have gotten any better for young players coming to America from Africa.Vince points out that Hakeem is a connector to NBA history. He played against Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Shaquille O'Neal, David Robinson and Tim Duncan. Outside of Wild Chamberlain and Bill Russell, Olajuwon played against almost every great center that has ever played in the NBA.Mirin revisits the 1984 NBA Draft, where Hakeem was picked #1 by the Houston Rockets before the Chicago Bulls selected Michael Jordan with the 3rd overall pick, to talk about all of the potential trades that were up in the air that night and all of the league-altering outcomes that were narrowly avoided.Later, Vincent and Mirin talk about the stories they find most intriguing in the NBA heading into the 2024-25 regular season. For Mirin, she is fascinated by New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson and can't wait to watch him take another leap this year. For Vinnie, he's worried that Anthony Edwards is facing the same challenges that failed Ja Morant three years ago.The two of them finish the podcast on the Denver Nuggets, who are locked into a core of Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon and Michael Porter Jr. for the foreseeable future. A little over a year removed from winning the championship, has their window already closed? And has any team been hurt more by the new CBA? Check out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports Podcasts

Hey Dear Adam Silver listeners! We are back with a new interview with writer and New York Times Bestselling author Mirin Fader who is on the show to talk about her new book Dream: The Life and Legacy of Hakeem Olajuwon, which was released earlier this week! Hakeem Olajuwon is of course a former professional basketball player who was a 2 x Defensive Player of the Year, a 2 league MVP, a 2 x NBA Champion and a 2 x Finals MVP, and a 12 x NBA All star among many other things on and off the court. Mirin's first book Giannis: The Improbable Rise of an NBA Champion, was a New York Times best seller and was featured on many other best selling lists. Mirin is a Senior Staff Writer at The Ringer where she writes long-form, human-interest sports features. Before that, she wrote for Bleacher Report and the Orange County Register. This is a fascinating book that has seemingly endless interesting stories about Olajuwon's life and experience moving from Nigeria to the United States to play basketball. But also, it is just a book about the world and where basketball fits in and all of the ugliness and joy that can come from the game and institutions. Purchase a copy of Dream: The Life and Legacy of Hakeem Olajuwon ⁠here⁠. You won't regret it! If you are curious about the video compilation of NBA stars Kyle was referring to, you can watch here. You can follow Mirin on Twitter @MirinFader, Kyle is @kylethegreen and Abigail is @DearAdamSilver. Kyle also produces and hosts the Give Methods a Chance and Give Theory a Chance podcasts. Check them out too!

Mirin Fader is a staff writer for The Ringer and the author of Dream: The Life and Legacy of Hakeem Olajuwon.The book chronicles the personal and professional transformation of a transformational figure in wonderful, lucid detail.Newsletter: Rage Against the AlgorithmShow notes: brendanomeara.comSupport: Patreon.com/cnfpod

Brandon Scott and Adam Spolane of the H-Town Hoops podcast are joined by special guest Mirin Fader, author of Dream, to talk about the life and legacy of Hakeem Olajuwon.

Mirin Fader (now officially a friend of the show) stops by on book release day to talk about her latest, "Dream: The Life And Legacy of Hakeem Olajuwon." At the tail end of the show, Anthony and Mirin discuss the Bronny James situation, as she had previously written about the lead up to this season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ITL Hour 1: What can a bonafide backfield tandem do for the Texans? QOTD: In honor of Jerry Jones, what was the most memorable time you lashed out? Adam Spolane joins the show to talk about the Rockets up and coming season. ITL Hour 2: Around The NFL, Jerry Jones speaks…AGAIN? Mike Tomlin going with Russ, Brady officially a team owner. Is it already safe to say the 2023 Texans draft class was the best in team history? A case can be made. What's Popping, Packers sign a kicker, Yankees up 2-0 in the ALCS, and more. ITL Hour 3: Teams are making moves, should the Texans make any? What is the power ranking of needs? ITL Lunch-Time Confessions, Lopez Got FOMO? NFL Overreaction or not going into Week 7 ITL Hour 4: Mirin Fader, author of “Dream: The Life and Legacy of Hakeem Olajuwon” joins the show. Figgy's Mixtape: Halloween Hype, worst thing you received while trick or treating, Deshaun Watson punished by playing? A special salute to Cam Akers.

ITL Hour 4: Mirin Fader, author of “Dream: The Life and Legacy of Hakeem Olajuwon” joins the show. Figgy's Mixtape: Halloween Hype, the worst thing you received while trick or treating, Deshaun Watson punished by playing? A special salute to Cam Akers.

Shannon Sharpe and Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson break down former President Barack Obama's all-time NBA starting 5 list that includes Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Hakeem Olajuwon and Kevin Durant and agree they would have put Shaq on the list over Hakeem. Later, Unc and Ocho think Green Bay Packers QB Jordan Love's future is bright, ponder the pros and cons of having an International Super Bowl after Commissioner Roger Goodell shifts his stance on the possibility and much more!03:18 - Demeco's take on Jordan Love12:50 - Goddell not ruling out an international superbowl19:43 - Obama names his starting 527:24 - NBA exec rips Michael Porter Jr.29:11 - Q and Aye(Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.)#Volume #ClubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Notes and Links to Mirin Fader's Work      For Episode 257, Pete welcomes Mirin Fader for her second Chills at Will visit, and the two discuss, among other topics, her love of contemporary fiction, how her second book's release is different than that of her first, seeds for her latest book-Dream, about the great Hakeem Olajuwon-coming from her previous blockbuster about Giannis Antetokounmpo, her finding stories within stories while researching the book, and the wonders and legends of Hakeem Olajuwon, from his start in handball and soccer to the ignorant and racist ways he was often viewed, to the role that discipline, creativity, and his faith play in his daily life.       Mirin Fader is a senior staff writer for The Ringer. Her first book, Giannis: The Improbable Rise of an NBA Champion, was a New York Times Bestseller, Los Angeles Times Bestseller, Wall Street Journal Bestseller, USA Today Bestseller, Publishers Weekly Bestseller. She has profiled some of the NBA's biggest stars, including Giannis Antetokounmpo, Ja Morant, DeMar DeRozan, and LaMelo Ball, telling the backstories that have shaped some of our most complex, most dominant, heroes. Fader wrote for Bleacher Report from 2017 to 2020 and the Orange County Register from 2013 to 2017. Her work has been featured in the “Best American Sports Writing” series and honored by the Pro Basketball Writers Association, the Associated Press Sports Editors, the U.S. Basketball Writers Association, the Football Writers Association of America, and the Los Angeles Press Club.    Buy Dream   Mirin Fader's Website   See Mirin on Tour!   At about 2:50, Mirin discusses her love of fiction and beloved contemporary texts, including Tommy Orange's latest, and Sudanese writer, Rania Mamoun's latest At about 4:40, Mirin responds to Pete's question about any sort of competitiveness within writers in Mirin's cohort, and Pete and Mirin stan Wright Thompson  At about 6:30, Pete highlights Demar Derozan's recent book and Mirin's profile of him for The Ringer At about 9:45, Mirin gives background on her profile of Bronny James and what “lane” she focused on for the piece At about 12:30, Some all-time NBA rankings! At about 14:45, Pete cites the book about Giannis and its lasting greatness At about 15:05, Pete asks Mirin about the run-up to her second book and feedback At about 16:10, Mirin mentions the nostalgia associated with Hakeem Olajuwon At about 17:30, Mirin talks about the “unheralded” nature of Hakeem, as well as the emergence of international basketball players, particularly with African players, for which he was a “prequel” At about 19:25, Mirin gives background on Ben Okri's quote for her epigraph and its connection to Hakeem and devotion and creativity At about 20:10, The two discuss the book's Prologue and LeBron James famous trip to train with Hakeem in 2011 At about 22:40, Henri Yranndo and his importance to Hakeem and his spiritual resurgence is referenced At about 24:00, Mirin discusses her wonderful experiences in going to Hakeem's mosque in Houston At about 25:00, Pete asks Mirin to expand on Hakeem as a “hidden one,” and connections to a hadith quoted from the Koran At about 26:30, The two discuss the book's beginning, and Mirin talks about the bustling city of Lagos, Hakeem's childhood (and later American media racism in describing his youth), and how his father taught him to be proud of his size At about 29:10, Mirin talks about Hakeem's early athletic feats outside of basketball, and how he was “recruited” to finally give in and play basketball At about 31:20, Pete and Mirin reflect on the sad fact that so many interviewees for the book have died recently and how this affects her urgency to get stories on paper At about 32:35, Mirin responds to Pete's wondering about how Hakeem's 1980 Nigerian National Team appearance affected his growth At about 34:10, The “Dream Shake” and Yomi Sangodeyi's greatness and tutoring are explored At about 35:00, Christopher Pond and the supposed origin story of Hakeem's Univ. of Houston landing, as well as problematic parts of the story are probed At about 38:50, Mirin talks about Hakeem's time in Houston and the city's growing Nigerian population  At about 40:10, Mirin expands upon the ignorant and racist ways in which Hakeem was written about, especially in his earlier years, and she shares the story of how him “changing his name” Was emblematic of his humble nature At about 42:55, Mirin highlights how Hakeem was never seen as a draft mistake, even though he was drafted over Michael Jordan, and Pete cites Frank Guidry's book on Houston and how the Forde Center helped Hakeem improve greatly as a Rocket At about 44:15, Pete cites Hakeem's moving letter referenced in the book, and how Mirin charts his rediscovering his faith through some amazing and makes it clear that he never “converted” to Islam At about 46:45, The two reflect on and express the amazement and respect for Hakeem's Ramadan fasting during his playing days At about 47:45, Pete and Mirin stan Hakeem's unforgettable series against David Robinson  At about 48:45, Mirin talks about how Hakeem's faith calls for him to not display iconography and show humility and how the book's cover satisfied the requirements of being respectful  At about 50:45, Mirin shouts out Brazos Bookstore and Skylight Books as good places to buy her book, and shouts out her first tour        You can now subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, and leave me a five-star review. You can also ask for the podcast by name using Alexa, and find the pod on Stitcher, Spotify, and on Amazon Music. Follow me on IG, where I'm @chillsatwillpodcast, or on Twitter, where I'm @chillsatwillpo1. You can watch this and other episodes on YouTube-watch and subscribe to The Chills at Will Podcast Channel. Please subscribe to both my YouTube Channel and my podcast while you're checking out this episode.       I am very excited to have one or two podcast episodes per month featured on the website of Chicago Review of Books. The audio will be posted, along with a written interview culled from the audio. A big thanks to Rachel León and Michael Welch at Chicago Review.     Sign up now for The Chills at Will Podcast Patreon: it can be found at patreon.com/chillsatwillpodcastpeterriehl      Check out the page that describes the benefits of a Patreon membership, including cool swag and bonus episodes. Thanks in advance for supporting my one-man show, my DIY podcast and my extensive reading, research, editing, and promoting to keep this independent podcast pumping out high-quality content! This month's Patreon bonus episode features segments from conversations with Deesha Philyaw, Luis Alberto Urrea, Chris Stuck, and more, as they reflect on chill-inducing writing and writers that have inspired their own work. I have added a $1 a month tier for “Well-Wishers” and Cheerleaders of the Show.    This is a passion project of mine, a DIY operation, and I'd love for your help in promoting what I'm convinced is a unique and spirited look at an often-ignored art form.    The intro song for The Chills at Will Podcast is “Wind Down” (Instrumental Version), and the other song played on this episode was “Hoops” (Instrumental)” by Matt Weidauer, and both songs are used through ArchesAudio.com.     Please tune in for Episode 258 with Porochista Khakpour, the critically acclaimed author of two previous novels, Sons and Other Flammable Objects and The Last Illusion; a memoir, Sick; and a collection of essays, Brown Album. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times, The Wall Street Journal, Bookforum, Elle, and many other publications. Her latest book, a chaotic and satirical stellar work, is Tehrangeles. This episode will air on October 22. Lastly, please go to ceasefiretoday.com, which features 10+ actions to help bring about Ceasefire in Gaza.

On this episode of the Sneaker History Podcast, host Rohit Malhotra welcomes author Mirin Fader to discuss her new book on Hakeem Olajuwon. They explore Hakeem's journey from soccer to basketball, his spiritual transformation, and the community that supported him. Mirin shares insights into Hakeem's marketability, legacy, and his role as a mentor for the next generation of players. The conversation highlights the importance of perception in sports and the impact of Hakeem's character both on and off the court.Buy The Book (Audio, Hardback, or Kindle): https://amzn.to/3YnzepPJoin our Discord Community: https://discord.gg/xJFyWmWgzaEarly Access and Exclusive Videos On Patreon: https://patreon.com/sneakerhistorySubscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/sneakerhistory—–––– Check out our other shows: —––––For the Formula 1 Fans --> Exhaust Notes: https://exhaustnotes.fmFor the Fitted Hat Fans --> Crown and Stitch: https://crownandstitch.comFor the Cars & Sneakers Fans --> Cars & Kicks: https://carsxkicks.comFor the Creators --------> Outside The Box: https://podcasts.apple.com/id/podcast/outside-the-box-convos-with-creators/id1050172106—–––– EXCLUSIVE DEALS FOR YOU FROM OUR PARTNERS —––––[Links contain affiliate links, we may receive a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking a link. A great way to support the pod!]—––––—––––—––––—––––—––––—––––—––––—––––Our podcast is proudly...Livestreamed with StreamYard: https://streamyard.com?pal=6514386237915136Recorded on Riverside: http://www.riverside.fm/?via=sneakerhistoryDistributed By Captivate: https://bit.ly/3j2muPbGet in Touch: Robbie - robbie@sneakerhistory.comMike - mike@sneakerhistory.comRohit - rohit@sneakerhistory.comNick - nick@sneakerhistory.comFor advertising inquiries: podcast@sneakerhistory.comDisclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/

Russillo is joined by Stanford Steve to get his lean for Ohio State–Oregon, learn what it's like working with Nick Saban, and try to figure out what's going on in the Big 12 (0:37). Next, Mirin Fader comes on to discuss her new book, ‘Dream: The Life and Legacy of Hakeem Olajuwon' and shares what makes his story so compelling (30:40). Finally, another edition of the Alliance, and Kyle and Ceruti join for Life Advice (57:01)! Should everyone stop randomly knocking on people's doors? Check us out on YouTube for exclusive clips, livestreams, and more at https://www.youtube.com/@RyenRussilloPodcast. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Ryen Russillo Guests: Stanford Steve and Mirin Fader Producers: Steve Ceruti, Kyle Crichton, and Mike Wargon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Notes and Links to Andrew Maraniss' Work      For Episode 256, Pete welcomes Andrew Maraniss, and the two discuss, among other topics, carefree days of baseball card trading, formative writers and social justice activists, seeds for his latest series on inspiring contemporary athletes and their fights for justice, “writing” versus “sportswriting,” Glenn Burke and his singular fight for equality, how Andrew views writing about social issues in ways that young people can understand, and the restorative and challenging power that books hold.      Andrew Maraniss is the New York Times-bestselling author of narrative nonfiction; his first book, Strong Inside, about Perry Wallace, the first African-American basketball player in the SEC, won the 2015 Lillian Smith Book Award. He has recently launched a series of early chapter books for young readers, BEYOND THE GAME: Athletes Change the World, which highlights athletes who have done meaningful work outside of sports to help other people.     Buy Singled Out: The True Story of Glenn Burke   Andrew Maraniss' Website   Buy Andrew's Books   At about 1:30, Andrew talks about his family legacy of writing, and his early writing and reading At about 4:40, Andrew talks about his baseball love and love of other sports At about 5:50, the two discuss spreading baseball love in their families  At about 7:15, Andrew responds to Pete's questions about formative sportswriters and how Andrew sees “sportswriting” versus “writing” At about 10:25, Pete and Andrew lament missed opportunities with valuable sports memorabilia  At about 13:10, The two begin to discuss Singled Out: The True Story of Glenn Burke  and highlight Dusty Baker's key role  At about 14:10, Pete highlights the bold and moving way that Andrew starts th book in 1977, with Glenn struggling on the streets of San Francisco's Tenderloin  At about 18:30, Pete asks Andrew about the “double life” he writes about with regard to Glenn's minor league and major league careers  At about 21:50, Andrew recounts the story of the purported first high-five and Dusty Baker and Glenn Burke's roles At about 25:50, the two discuss Al Campanis' offer to Glenn and Glenn's last days as a Dodger At about 30:50, Andrew discusses the homophobic reactions that led to the shunning by the A's of Glenn At about 32:45, Pete compares Glenn's behaviors to that of a later career Jackie Robinson and Andrew talks about how Glenn had a tenuous amount of agency At about 34:00, Andrew details Glenn's time with Bay Area softball, and up and downs in his life, and how life in the Castro District in SF turned horrendous  At about 36:00, Andrew cites Dusty Baker as a great interview and a great guy At about 37:05, Andrew responds to Pete's questions about moments of joy in Glenn's painful last years and reflects on Glenn Burke's legacy At about 38:50, Andrew talks about Tommy Lasorda, Jr., and connections to Glenn's story; Pete and Andrew both cite an engrossing article by Peter Richmond At about 41:10, Pete is highly complimentary of Andrew's work and its progressive nature and   At about 42:00, Pete asks Andrew about seeds for his Athletes Change the World series, and Andrew cites book bans and hopes for his Glenn Burke book to be more widely-read; Andrew also details his books and connections to social issues At about 45:20, Andrew riffs on his books on LeBron James and Maya Moore and an upcoming book on Pat Tillman At about 47:00, Jordan Marie Brings Three White Horses Whetstone is discussed, in connection with murdered indigenous women and Andrew's book about her At about 48:10, Pete highlights a philosophy that Andrew uses in his books and his calls to action At about 49:15-LeBron love! Andrew details what he learned about LBJ through his book At about 52:40, Pete compliments the “surrounding infrastructure” of Andrew's work and asks him about difficulty in writing fewer words and for children with serious topics At about 56:30, Andrew details an imminent YA/adult book on the first Special Olympics At about 58:30, Andrew shouts out contact info, places to buy his books, and social media info            You can now subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, and leave me a five-star review. You can also ask for the podcast by name using Alexa, and find the pod on Stitcher, Spotify, and on Amazon Music. Follow me on IG, where I'm @chillsatwillpodcast, or on Twitter, where I'm @chillsatwillpo1. You can watch this and other episodes on YouTube-watch and subscribe to The Chills at Will Podcast Channel. Please subscribe to both my YouTube Channel and my podcast while you're checking out this episode.       I am very excited about having one or two podcast episodes per month featured on the website of Chicago Review of Books. The audio will be posted, along with a written interview culled from the audio. A big thanks to Rachel León and Michael Welch at Chicago Review.    Sign up now for The Chills at Will Podcast Patreon: it can be found at patreon.com/chillsatwillpodcastpeterriehl     Check out the page that describes the benefits of a Patreon membership, including cool swag and bonus episodes. Thanks in advance for supporting my one-man show, my DIY podcast and my extensive reading, research, editing, and promoting to keep this independent podcast pumping out high-quality content!    This month's Patreon bonus episode features segments from conversations with Deesha Philyaw, Luis Alberto Urrea, Chris Stuck, and more, as they reflect on chill-inducing writing and writers that have inspired their own work.       This is a passion project of mine, a DIY operation, and I'd love for your help in promoting what I'm convinced is a unique and spirited look at an often-ignored art form.    The intro song for The Chills at Will Podcast is “Wind Down” (Instrumental Version), and the other song played on this episode was “Hoops” (Instrumental)” by Matt Weidauer, and both songs are used through ArchesAudio.com.     Please tune in for Episode 257 with Mirin Fader, a senior staff writer for The Ringer. I was honored to talk to her for Episode 76, about her first book, Giannis: The Improbable Rise of an NBA Champion, which was a New York Times Bestseller. Her newest book Dream: The Life and Legacy of Hakeem Olajuwon is out on this day, October 15, when the episode drops.    Lastly, please go to ceasefiretoday.com, which features 10+ actions to help bring about Ceasefire in Gaza.  

Bleav Hosts Robert Land & Stephen Kerr break down what they saw from the Rockets 1st preseason game with takes on Jalen Green, Sengun, Amen Thompson, Cam Whitmore, Steven Adams & Reed Sheppard. We also wonder if Bobby Slowik's job should be in jeopardy, preview Texans-Patriots, look at the heroic effort from Azeez Al-Shaair, the Dylan Horton comeback, CJ Stroud's amazing clutch record and if the defense is truly great. Plus, we pay tribute to Mutombo, celebrate Enos Cabell & preview Hakeem Olajuwon's new bio. (1:51) Why does Amen Thompson look better? (3:08) Why does Sengun better? (4:13) Why does Jalen Green better? (5:54) Is Reed Sheppard outside shot fake news? (7:37) Why does Cam Whitmore better? (8:52) Rockets gotta prove it this year? (9:45) Was Stephen Adams ready to go? (11:00) Did Dikembe Mutombo create Clutch City? (13:30) How Important is Nico Collins? (15:12) Heroic Azeez Al-Shaair (17:41) Dylan Horton incredible comeback (18:35) Should Texans be worse? Is it House of Cards? (19:47) Should Texans fire Bobby Slowik? (21:30) Can we believe in Texans Defense? (22:17) Can Pats starting Drake Maye help Texans? (23:37) Amazing CJ Stroud stat (25:20) What does Quitoriano & Hollman's return to Texans mean? (26:53) Final Texans-Patriots takes (27:32) Who's Texans MVP so far? (28:43) Why did Hakeem change the spelling of his name? (30:03) Is New Hakeem Bio good or bad? (32:28) Enos Cabell talks '80 playoffs & JR Richard (36:19) Remember HOF pitcher Luis Tiant (37:10) How big a win was it for UH Coog football? Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #rockets #texans #jalengreen #alperensengun #camwhitmore #reedsheppard

On the highs and lows and mental anguish of writing a biography. On trying to convince Hakeem to sit down for a chat. On Ralph Sampson and Pete Chilcutt and basketball glory. On how one selects a subject.

Bleav Host Robert Land asks the author of the new Hakeem Olajuwon Biography Mirin Fader @MirinFader (Senior Staff Writer for The Ringer) about the life & legend of the greatest Houston Rocket. Fader tells us about the fact and the fantasy - with stories about Moses Malone, Rudy T, Dominique Wilkins & more. (1:14) Was Hakeem Bullied? (2:01) Young Dream moved to tears? (3:29) Fact & Fiction of Recruiting to UH? (5:16) How did the 'H' in Hakeem come about? (7:24) Should Rockets have drafted Michael Jordan? (8:54) Moses Malone & Caroll Dawson's role in Dream's career (11:11) Where did the 'Dream Shake' come from? (12:29) Best Quotes about Olajuwon (13:47) Hakeem has Steph Curry type basketball trick? (15:17) Real Life Movie Moment that change Dream's life! (17:19) What was amazing way Dream celebrated his 1st Championship? (18:50) Most Surprising part of Hakeem's story? (20:25) How did 9/11 affect Hakeem? (23:26) Why write about Olajuwon? (24:55) Gratitude is what Hakeem is about (26:30) How did Rudy T help Hakeem in Knicks' Finals? Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #rockets #hakeemolajuwon

Jim welcomes senior staff writer at The Ringer and New York Times best-selling author Mirin Fader to discuss her new book, “Dream: The Life and Legacy of Hakeem Olajuwon." Mirin and Jim cover how Hakeem inspired generations of Muslim people around the world (13:02), Hakeem's quadruple-double in 1990 (23:06), who belongs on Center Mount Rushmore (28:02), the explosion of international basketball talent (31:32), and much more.

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In this episode, our panelists give their reactions and key takeaways from NBA Media Day, diving into everything from Wemby's impact on the Spurs to Russell Westbrook's standing as a Top 50 passer of all time. They debate whether the Kings should trade De'Aaron Fox and identify the "fake shooters" and defenders in the league. The discussion also covers the best 10-year period in NBA history, thoughts on the Spurs dynasty, and a heated debate on whether Tim Duncan is better than Hakeem Olajuwon. Plus, is Luka a Top 5-10 tough shot maker ever? Tune in for all this and more! Welcome to Players Choice Open Gym, the ultimate NBA debate show where fans take center stage to discuss, argue, and celebrate all things basketball! If you're a passionate basketball enthusiast, a die-hard NBA fan, or someone who lives and breathes hoops, you're about to enter a basketball haven like no other. Join us every week for a live, interactive experience that brings you closer to the game, invites you to share your opinions, and lets you be part of the NBA conversation.

This week, we start off with a man, being killed with a shotgun, in Jayson's bedroom. The claim is that it was a suicide. Until we find out that Jayson & his friends did a lot to alter the evidence, including wiping Jayson's fingerprints off the gun, and trying to put the victim's prints on it. He denies any wrongdoing, and uses his money to delay the trial as long as possible, and get his own publicity out there! Its Jayson Williams - Part 2!!Buy a 30,000 square foot mansion, collect a $15 million dollar paycheck for shooting your limo driver, and wipe your prints off the gun & take a swim in the pool with Jayson Williams - Part 2!!Check us out, every Tuesday!We will continue to bring you the biggest idiots in sports history!! Hosted by James Pietragallo & Jimmie Whisman Donate at... patreon.com/crimeinsports or with paypal.com using our email: crimeinsports@gmail.com Get all the CIS & STM merch at crimeinsports.threadless.com Go to shutupandgivememurder.com for all things CIS & STM!! Contact us on... twitter.com/crimeinsports crimeinsports@gmail.com facebook.com/Crimeinsports instagram.com/smalltownmurderSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Two-point Geezer! This week on Knuckleheads we got one of the great OGs of the game and someone who just got his fourth championship ring, Sam Cassell. Sam looks back on a hell of a career, coming up in Baltimore, playing at Florida State with Bobby Sura, and getting two rings in his first two seasons in the league. Sam talks about going from Houston to, eventually, Minnesota, teaming up with KG and Sprewell. He also touches on being a coach for this year's championship Celtics team. We got stories on stories in this one — tune in!  Dunbar High School, getting his hoops roots in Baltimore (5:01)  '90s Rockets teams, winning back-to-back championships in his first years in the league (30:28) Hakeem Olajuwon and his impact (34:47)  Would the Rockets have beaten the Bulls with MJ in ‘94, ‘95? (52:09) Going to Milwaukee, playing with Big Dog and Ray Allen (58:20ish) Minnesota, being on those iconic T-Wolves teams (1:12:55)  Relationship with Kevin Garnett, what it was like playing with the Big Ticket (1:16:33)  Winning a ring with the in '08 with the Celtics (1:30:15)  Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown's relationship, winning the NBA finals this year (1:48:20)  About Our Hosts: NBA veterans Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles are lifelong friends and bona fide truth-tellers. Listen as they invite special guests, high-profile athletes, musicians and entertainers to get brutally honest about everything from current events to untold stories from the golden era of sports and culture. Named for the on-court celebration they made wildly popular, this unfiltered, hilarious and surprising podcast is like playing NBA 2K with no fouls. Other places to find Knuckleheads:  Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Instagram Follow on FacebookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pete & Darius discuss Dalton Knecht's impressive versatility as a scorer, Bronny catching a rhythm, and more. Then, Mirin Fader joins to share her insights on new Lakers assistant Lindsay Harding and discuss her upcoming biography on Hakeem Olajuwon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices