On February 6, 1986, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, just two months shy of his 39th birthday, torched the Rockets and Hakeem Olajuwon for 46 points leading the Lakers to an easy 117-95 victory. Rockets coach Bill Fitch decision to let the second year all-star Olajuwon defend Kareem one on one backfired as he schooled Dream with a dazzling array of short, medium, and deep sky hooks. Kareem, who also had 11 rebounds and 4 assists, was gracious postgame when asked about Olajuwon’s defense, “he gambled a lot which didn’t work, but I know he can play a whole lot better”.
Houston, with the dynamic twin towers of Ralph Sampson and Olajuwon, entered the game with a dominating 24-1 record at home and was looking to make a statement vs. the defending champs. But the only made was that even at nearly 39 years old, The Captain still had a few more lessons to teach.
This day in Lakers history! Kareem teaches the Dream!
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February 6, 2021 3 Comments
Going back in time, LRob. Man, the Dream had some moves. Today’s players at every position but center are better than the old guys imo but not at the center position. The greats still rule there. Different era that we’ll never see again.
Reminds of the great matchups between Kareem when he was Alcindor at UCLA vs. Houston and the great Elvin Hayes at the Astrodome. First college BB game broadcast live. ‘The Game of the Century.”
I agree Tom. Shaq and Duncan were the last of the all-time great big men. Kareem had so many great battles over the years. From Big E in college to Wilt, Thurmond, Lanier, Walton, Moses, Gilmore, Olajuwon,Parrish in the pros.
As a big Wilt fan I still remember Kareem with the Bucks windmill dnuking over Wilt on a fastbreak. Still thge greatest dunk I remember from my childhood.