| Full Name | Hakeem Abdul Olajuwon |
| Profession | Basketball Player |
| Age | 61 |
| Date of Birth | January 21, 1963 |
| Birthplace | Lagos, Nigeria |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 7' 0" (2.13 m) |
| Weight | 255 lb (116 kg) |
| Birth Sign | Aquarius |
| Ethnicity | Black |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Religion | Muslim |
| Net Worth Total | $200,000,000 |
| Annual Earnings | Pending |
| Source of Money | Basketball Player |
| Cars | Not Available |
| Assets | Under review |
| Last Updated | April 2024 |
Best known for being a basketball player, Hakeem Olajuwon was born in winter of 1963. His date of birth is January 21, 1963. He was born under Aquarius zodiac sign, and belongs to Baby Boomers Generation. According to Chinese calendar, his year of birth, 1963, is the Year of Rabbit.
He is from Lagos, Nigeria. Formerly named Akeem Olajuwon, Hakeem Abdul Olajuwon is a world-famous basketball player of Nigerian-American descent. He was associated with Houston Rockets and Toronto Raptors from 1984 to 2002 and played in the position center. From 1995 to 1998, he was joined on the Houston Rockets by fellow Hall of Famer Clyde Drexler.
Life & Biography
Hakeem Abdul Olajuwon for the Houston Rockets and Toronto Raptors. He led the Rockets to back-to-back NBA championships in 1994 and 1995. In 2008, he was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. Listed at 7 ft 0 in by his own admission), Olajuwon is considered one of the greatest centers ever to play the game. He was nicknamed “The Dream” during his basketball career, for his grace on and off the court. Hakeem Abdul Olajuwon was born in Lagos, Nigeria on January 21, 1963. Hakeem is currently sixty one years old. He is most famous for being a basketball player. He didn’t play basketball until he was 15 years old. He was especially known for his defense, winning the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award twice, leading the NBA in blocks 3 times, and retiring with 3,830 career blocks.
Hakeem Olajuwon was born on January 21st, 1963, in Lagos, Nigeria. His parents Salim and Abike Olajuwon were cement business owners and had eight children together. From his very childhood, he was taught the benefits of hard work and discipline, which helped him throughout his career. As a teenager and child, he played soccer football, and it was not until 17, that he played basketball.
Hakeem has not been previously engaged. He married Dalia Asafi in 1996 as per an arranged marriage. They have three daughters named Abi, Aisha, and Rahmah. Abi played college basketball at Oklahoma and spent two years in the WNBA with the Chicago Sky and Tulsa Shock. Hakeem Abdul Olajuwon attended Muslim Teachers College in Lagos, Nigeria and University of Houston.
Interesting Facts
1. Hakeem Olajuwon is a Aquarius.
2. He has been alive for 22,374 days or 536,979 hours.
3. He was born in the Year of the Rabbit.
4. His next birthday is in
.
5. Hakeem Olajuwon is 7 feet tall.
6. He was born in Baby Boomers Generation (1963).
7. On Hakeem’s date of birth, the number one song in America was "Walk Right In" by The Rooftop Singers.
8. Hakeem Olajuwon primary income source is from being a Basketball Player.
9. Hakeem Olajuwon’s birth flower is Carnation.
10. Hakeem Olajuwon’s nickname: The Dream
11. His birthstone is Garnet.
12. Hakeem’s life path number is 5.
13. His ruling planet is Uranus.
Height, Weight & Age
As of today (April 24th, 2024), Hakeem Olajuwon is exactly 61 years, 3 months, and 3 days old. His next birthday is in . He is 7 feet (2.13 m) tall, and his weight is 255 lb (116 kg).
Net Worth & Salary in 2024
So how much is Hakeem Olajuwon worth today? At the age of sixty one, the American basketball player has a net worth of about $200,000,000. This roughly translates to €186,000,000 euros or £162,000,000 pounds. The net worth estimates vary because it’s difficult to forecast spending habits over the years. Hakeem Olajuwon’s wealth comes mostly from being a successful Basketball Player.
What is net worth?
Net worth is the amount of assets that exceed liabilities. Assets include cash, real estate, and anything else of value. It is the value of everything you own, minus what you own. Net worth is not yearly.
How to calculate Net Worth: Assets minus Debt equals Net Worth. Net worth is basically calculated by adding anything of value and then subtracting all of the liabilities. Net worth is not yearly and it not the same as net income. Net income is what you actually bring home after taxes and payroll deductions.
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