In what year was Hakeem Olajuwon drafted into the NBA?
1982
1986
1984
1988
Answer
1984 was the year Hakeem Olajuwon was drafted into the NBA. He was selected first overall by the Houston Rockets, becoming the first Nigerian player to be drafted into the league. Olajuwon went on to have a Hall of Fame career, winning two NBA championships, two NBA Finals MVP awards, and three NBA Defensive Player of the Year awards.
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