Hakeem Olajuwon’s perfect 1993-1994 season (a thread)

Backstory: After losing to the second round against the supersonics Hakeem and the Rockets were looking for redemption this season and since reigning Finals MVP Michael Jordan retired they would have a higher chance of winning it all.

Hakeem’s stats this season:

● 27.3 PPG
● 11.9 RPG
● 3.6 APG
● 1.6 SPG
● 3.7 BPG
● 52/41/71 splits
● 56% TS

He would also have no all-star teammates this season and would also play 80 games.

Showcase of Hakeem’s best games this season:

After starting the season 15-0 the Rockets would ride the wave of momentum In a 94-85 win against the Knicks Hakeem’s statline would be:

● 37 Points
● 13 Rebounds
● 5 Assists
● 2 Steals
● 3 Blocks
● 55% FG & 100% FT
● 61% TS

In a 106-101 win against the Mavericks Hakeem’s statline would be:

● 37 Points
● 14 Rebounds
● 8 Assists
● 3 Steals
● 65% FG
● 65% TS

In a 106-101 win against the Stockton led Jazz Hakeem’s statline would be:

● 40 Points
● 10 Rebounds
● 3 Assists
● 2 Steals
● 3 Blocks
● 52% FG & 73% FT
● 60% TS

In a 105-99 win against the Blazers Hakeem’s statline would be:

● 41 Points
● 13 Rebounds
● 6 Assists
● 2 Steals
● 2 Blocks
● 70% FG & 87% FT
● 74% TS

Hakeem Olajuwon would be named an all-star this season

The Houston Rockets would finish the season 58-24 and that would land them the 2nd seed in the west

Hakeem Olajuwon would win MVP and DPOY becoming the 2nd player to ever do so

The NBA Playoffs

In the first round against the Blazers Hakeem would average:

● 34.0 PPG
● 11.0 RPG
● 4.8 APG
● 2.3 SPG
● 3.8 BPG
● 50/50/76 splits

In a 115-104 win in game 2 Hakeem’s statline would be:

● 46 Points
● 8 Rebounds
● 4 Assists
● 4 Steals
● 6 Blocks
● 53/50/72 splits
● 60% TS

The Rockets would win the series 3-1

In the second round against the Suns Hakeem would average:

● 28.7 PPG
● 13.6 RPG
● 4.6 APG
● 1.0 SPG
● 3.9 BPG
● 56% FG & 72% FT

In a 104-94 win in game 7 Hakeem’s statline would be:

● 37 Points
● 17 Rebounds
● 5 Assists
● 3 Blocks
● 54% FG & 100% FT
● 55% TS

The Rockets would win the series 4-3 and move on to the WCF

In the WCF against the Stockton led Jazz Hakeem would average:

● 27.8 PPG
● 10.2 RPG
● 4.4 APG
● 2.6 SPG
● 4.6 BPG
● 50% FG & 80% FT

In a 104-99 win in game 2 Hakeem’s statline would be:

● 41 Points
● 13 Rebounds
● 6 Assists
● 1 Steal
● 3 Blocks
● 63% FG & 100% FT
● 74% TS

The Rockets would win the series 4-1 to move on to the finals

In the NBA Finals against the Knicks Hakeem would average:

● 26.9 PPG
● 9.1 RPG
● 3.6 APG
● 1.6 SPG
● 3.9 BPG
● 50/100/86 splits

In a 86-84 win in game 6 Hakeem’s statline would be:

● 30 Points
● 10 Rebounds
● 2 Assists
● 1 Steal
● 4 Blocks
● 52% FG & 100% FT

The Rockets would win the series 4-3 to become NBA champions and complete Hakeem’s perfect season

End of thread

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