Hakeem Olajuwon

Victor Wembanyama makes unwanted Spurs history in Game 1 debacle vs. Timberwolves

May 5, 2026 @ 10:23am

BasketballNBAMinnesota TimberwolvesSan Antonio Spurs

Victor Wembanyama was the center of attraction when the San Antonio Spurs hosted the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 1 of their second-round series in the playoffs at Frost Bank Center on Monday. Although they lost, 104-102, Wembanyama displayed why he was the unanimous choice for Defensive Player of the Year, as he finished with a […] The post Victor Wembanyama makes unwanted Spurs history in Game 1 debacle vs. Timberwolves appeared first on ClutchPoints.

76ers’ Joel Embiid looking like Hakeem Olajuwon in return is ‘craziest NBA s**t ever,’ per playoff rival

May 4, 2026 @ 10:29am

BasketballNBAPhiladelphia 76ers

ClutchPoints

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid looked like a man relieved after they defeated the Boston Celtics in Game 7 of their first-round series in the playoffs. Embiid finally had the Celtics’ number after losing to them in three straight matchups. Embiid was special in their close-out win, tallying game-highs of 33 points and 12 rebounds. […] The post 76ers’ Joel Embiid looking like Hakeem Olajuwon in return is ‘craziest NBA s**t ever,’ per playoff rival appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama makes playoff history not seen since Hakeem Olajuwon

Apr 29, 2026 @ 1:23am

BasketballNBAPortland Trail BlazersSan Antonio Spurs

ClutchPoints

The San Antonio Spurs suffered a minor scare in the first round against the Portland Trail Blazers when Victor Wembanyama went down with a concussion during a Game 2 loss. Wembanyama missed Game 3, but the Spurs were still able to regain control of the series with a win. Now, thankfully for San Antonio, Wembanyama […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama makes playoff history not seen since Hakeem Olajuwon appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Kendrick Perkins puts Victor Wembanyama ahead of Hakeem and KG after historic unanimous DPOY: "I ain't never seen nothing like this" – Basketball Network

Apr 25, 2026 @ 9:38am

BasketballNBA

Basketball Network

Kendrick Perkins puts Victor Wembanyama ahead of Hakeem and KG after historic unanimous DPOY: "I ain't never seen nothing like this" Basketball Network

The Hakeem Olajuwon advice that hit Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama hard

Apr 16, 2026 @ 10:48pm

BasketballNBADenver NuggetsHouston RocketsOklahoma City ThunderOrlando MagicPortland Trail BlazersSan Antonio Spurs

ClutchPoints

There is a longstanding belief that an NBA team usually needs to come of age before competing for a championship. The San Antonio Spurs went six consecutive seasons without winning even 35 games in a single campaign, so just making the playoffs would have been considered a big step in the right direction, Instead, they […] The post The Hakeem Olajuwon advice that hit Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama hard appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Legendary reporter compares Victor Wembanyama’s Spurs impact to Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain

Apr 13, 2026 @ 8:44pm

BasketballNBASan Antonio Spurs

ClutchPoints

From the Boston Celtics’ own Bill Russell to the more recent careers of Hakeem Olajuwon and Shaquille O’Neal, Bob Ryan has covered several Mount Rushmores’ worth of all-time NBA greats. The scribe started with The Boston Globe in 1968 and officially retired after the Olympics in 2012, but maintains a strong presence as a guest […] The post Legendary reporter compares Victor Wembanyama’s Spurs impact to Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain appeared first on ClutchPoints.

DeMar DeRozan Does Not Hold Back After 'Disturbing' Claim

Apr 10, 2026 @ 7:28am

BasketballNBALos Angeles LakersSacramento Kings

Athlon Sports

Sacramento Kings guard DeMar DeRozan has built one of the most prolific scoring careers in NBA history. The 36-year-old owns career averages of 21.1 points, 4.3 rebounds and 4.1 assists. He has appeared in 1,264 games across 17 seasons. In 2025-26, DeRozan averages 18.4 points, 4.1 assists ...