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Some prominent Muslims, from Hakeem Olajuwon to an Islamic scholar here at Harvard, argued that prohibitions against patriotism cannot be found in the Koran or in traditional Islamic teachings. Yet, Abdul-Rauf also has the right to interpret his religion and shape his personal beliefs as he sees...
...starters, amidst all of the initial frenzy of O.J. news, the Knicks and Rockets managed to finish their best-of-seven series, and Hakeem Olawjowon led the Western Conference Champions to a 4-3 victory and the 1994 NBA crown...
Despite the rivalry, Olajuwon and O'Neal maintain a mutual-admiration society that has almost nothing to do with the fact that they share the same agent (Leonard Armato). "Hakeem is the best center in the league," says O'Neal. "Shaquille is in a league by himself," says Olajuwon. As far as endorsements are concerned, O'Neal is in a league with only Michael Jordan. Olajuwon, on the other hand, is still waiting to be discovered. Shaq does Pepsi; Hakeem does Oshman's Sporting Goods in Houston...
Since their first brief meeting six years ago, the two centers have both grown-the 7-ft. 1-in., 305-lb. O'Neal physically, and Olajuwon spiritually. Hakeem, who went directly from Lagos, Nigeria, to the University of Houston in 1983, has always had a sweet, kind nature, but until a few years ago, he often vexed referees, teammates and management while living the N.B.A. life to the fullest. But in 1992 he made his first hajj to Mecca, renewed his faith in Islam and added the H to his first name. Since then he has carried a prayer...
...dozen shots in his arsenal. He is a center who plays with the work ethic of a point guard and the range of a small forward, and the evolution of his game has led to the revolution of the pivot position. Shaq is reminiscent of Wilt Chamberlain. Hakeem is, well, Hakeem...