Hakeem Olajuwon is a Hall of Fame center and member of the NBA Top 50. He was drafted by the Houston Rockets with the 1st pick in the 1984 NBA Draft. As a rookie, he made an immediate impact on his way to averaging over 20 points, nearly 12 rebounds and over 2 blocks per game. During Michael Jordan’s first retirement from basketball, Hakeem Olajuwon led the Houston Rockets to back-to-back championships.
Below is a look at some of Hakeem Olajuwon’s career accomplishments and highlights.
- 12x All-Star
- 12x All-NBA
- 9x All-Defensive
- 3x Block Champion
- 2x NBA Champion
- 2x Defensive Player of the Year
- 1x MVP
Hakeem Olajuwon’s rookie card is in the iconic 1986 Fleer set. I purchased a raw card on eBay and sent it into a paid signing. The card turned out perfectly.
Currently there are only 77 autographed 1986 Fleer Hakeem Olajuwon rookie cards in the PSA registry.
Total Investment: $673
Estimated Value: $2000
Return on Investment: 197%
Bonus Card – Autographed 1986 Fleer Sticker
