As per our current Database, Hakeem Olajuwon is still alive (as per Wikipedia, Last update: May 10, 2020).
Currently, Hakeem Olajuwon is 61 years, 11 months and 1 days old. Hakeem Olajuwon will celebrate 62rd birthday on a Tuesday 21st of January 2025. Below we countdown to Hakeem Olajuwon upcoming birthday.
| Popular As | Hakeem Olajuwon |
| Occupation | Basketball Player |
| Age | 61 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
| Born | January 21, 1963 (Lagos, Nigeria) |
| Birthday | January 21 |
| Town/City | Lagos, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigeria |
Hakeem Olajuwon’s zodiac sign is Aquarius. According to astrologers, the presence of Aries always marks the beginning of something energetic and turbulent. They are continuously looking for dynamic, speed and competition, always being the first in everything - from work to social gatherings. Thanks to its ruling planet Mars and the fact it belongs to the element of Fire (just like Leo and Sagittarius), Aries is one of the most active zodiac signs. It is in their nature to take action, sometimes before they think about it well.
Hakeem Olajuwon was born in the Year of the Rabbit. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rabbit enjoy being surrounded by family and friends. They’re popular, compassionate, sincere, and they like to avoid conflict and are sometimes seen as pushovers. Rabbits enjoy home and entertaining at home. Compatible with Goat or Pig.
NBA center who was named Finals MVP after leading the Houston Rockets to NBA Championships in 1994 and 1995. He was a 12-time NBA All-Star, 6-time All-NBA First Team selection, and the 1994 NBA MVP. He was inducted to both the Basketball and FIBA Halls of Fame.
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.
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.
From 1995 to 1998, he was joined on the Houston Rockets by fellow Hall of Famer Clyde Drexler.
