QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Feb 17, 2015 -> 10:46 AM)
He grew up as a much shorter soccer player. He didn't pick up a basketball until he was 14 after he had a massive growth spurt. His footwork was some of the most amazing skill I have ever seen in the NBA. Historically NBA centers have either operated to brute force, such as a Shaq or Dwight, or a unblockable shot, such as the Kareem sky hook. I don't know that I have ever seen anyone own the post the way Olajuwon did. The Dream is my all time favorite player in the NBA.
The Dream and Rockets with him, Clyde Drexler was my team to watch during Jordan retirement era.