- He is a former professional basketball player
- He played center for the Houston Rockets and Toronto Raptors
- He led the Houston Rockets to their first NBA championship
Hakeem Abdul Olajuwon is a former Nigerian-American professional basketball player whose net worth in 2023 is an estimated amount of $300 million for his professional basketball career.
During his playing time, he played for the Houston Rockets and the Toronto Raptors. He spent most of his career with the Rockets where he led them to two NBA championships for two consecutive years.
Olajuwon was drafted by the Rockets with the first overall pick in the 1984 NBA draft and two years later, he led the team to the NBA finals though they lost to Boston Celtics.
He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2008.
Hakeem Olajuwon Biography
| Full name | Hakeem Abdul Oluwajun |
| Age | 60 years old |
| Height | 2.13 m |
| Place of birth | Lagos, Nigeria |
| Date of birth | January 21 1963 |
| Nationality | Nigerian/American |
| Occupation | Basketball player |
| Source of wealth | Basketball earnings |
| Marital status | Married |
Net Worth
Hakeem Oluwajun’s net worth in 2023 is estimated to be $300 million and is one of the richest NBA players.
His wealth comes from a variety of sources though most of it is from his successful NBA career where he earned about $110 million.
He also signed several lucrative deals that earned him a fortune. Apart from that he is a well established businessman and owns several real estate.
Hakeem Olajuwon. Photo/Sports Illustrated
He founded a real estate known as Dream Real Estate, which has developed several successful projects in the Houston area and this has also played a part in his net worth.
Personal Life
Hakeem Olajuwon was born on January 21, 1963, in Lagos, Nigeria and is the youngest of six children born to his parents, Muideen and Abike Olawajun.
His father was a police officer while his mother was a homemaker.
The centre began playing basketball at the age of fifteen years after being introduced to the sport by his elder brother, Kareem who played basketball for the University of Lagos.
The center’s performance was extremely good and he was recruited by the University of Houston to play basketball. His college career was successful and he led the Cougars to the NCAA Final Four, being named the Naismith College Player of two consecutive years.
He was drafted in the 1984 NBA draft by the Houston Rockets and immediately won the NBA Rookie of the Year award.
His 18-year NBA career was successful playing for the Houston Rockets, Toronto Raptors and Orlando Magic.
While playing for the Houston Rockets, he won two NBA championships and was a two-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year and a 12-time NBA All-Star.
He retired from playing basketball in the NBA in 2002 and six years later, he was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
Hakeem is married to Dalia Asafi and the couple is blessed with four children and he has a daughter from his previous relationship.
The player is a Muslim believer.
Career
Hakeem Olajuwon is a former Nigerian-American professional basketball player who had a successful career in the NBA.
The centre began playing basketball at the age of fifteen years after being introduced to the sport by his elder brother, Kareem who played basketball for the University of Lagos.
The center’s performance was extremely good and he was recruited by the University of Houston to play basketball. His college career was successful and he led the Cougars to the NCAA Final Four, being named the Naismith College Player of two consecutive years.
He was drafted in the 1984 NBA draft by the Houston Rockets and immediately won the NBA Rookie of the Year award.
His 18-year NBA career was successful playing for the Houston Rockets, Toronto Raptors and Orlando Magic.
Hakeem Olajuwon. Photo/ Bleacher Report
While playing for the Houston Rockets, he won two NBA championships and was a two-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year and a 12-time NBA All-Star.
He retired from playing basketball in the NBA in 2002 and six years later, he was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
Luxury Collection
Based on his net worth and lifestyle, Olajuwon has garnered enough wealth that comfortably buy himself the best cars and life in the world. However, there is no information about this.
FAQs
How old is he?
60 years old
What is his net worth in 2023?
$300 million
Was he drafted in the NBA?
Yes
Who drafted him in the NBA?
Houston Rockets
Is he still playing?
No. He is retired.
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