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1994-95 Flashback w/ Dennis Rodman
NBA Lockout Classics: 1995 Western Conference Finals, Game 6 - The Dream vs. The Admiral.
Today on twitter I was asking about which move was greater, the Skyhook or the Dream Shake. The Skyhook was unstoppable and helped Kareem win 6 MVPs, 6 rings and finish as the NBA’s all-time scoring leader but the Dream Shake was something else. It was beautiful, it was masterful yet it was hard to master. It was such a great move that many of today’s low-post stars try to incorporate parts of it into their own arsenal while many others seek out Hakeem’s teachings over the off-season, yet no one has been able to master the Dream Shake like Hakeem.
That’s what makes the move so great, it was just beautiful, it wasn’t just hard to stop, it was nearly impossible to master, on either end of the court.
In 1995, the Rockets were fresh off their first title yet struggling throughout the season. They finished with just 47 wins and had to make a blockbuster move to acquire Clyde Drexler just to salvage their season and try and win a second title before Michael and the Bulls could figure things out again.
That same year, the Spurs, with a spunky Dennis Rodman and league MVP David Robinson won 62 games and were the favorites going into the playoffs.
Hakeem felt spited that he didn’t win the MVP that year, a year in which he led the Rockets in points, blocks, steals, rebounds and minutes played. Hakeem was the Rockets and the Rockets would go as far as Hakeem’s 32 year old legs would take them.
Like a perfect storybook, Hakeem and the Rockets caught up with the Spurs in the Western Conference Finals that year and Hakeem would finally get an opportunity for revenge.
The Dream would shake his way to 39 points and 17 rebounds in this game, finishing the series with averages of 35 points, 12.5 rebounds, 5 assists, 1.3 steals and 4.2 blocks a game. The Rockets would move on to their second consecutive finals appearance, where Hakeem would school Shaq and the Magic on the way to a sweep. Hakeem averaged 33 points 10.5 rebounds and 4.5 assists in the 1995 playoffs and was so good, the great Shaquille O’neal would willingly call Hakeem “The Master” for the the rest of his career.
It’s amazing to think about how many phenomenal centers the NBA had in the 1990’s. From Hakeem to Robinson to Alanzo, the talent was breathtaking.
(Source: docfunk)
It’s extremely difficult to find appropriate photos of the Memphis Grizzlies celebrating a big win…
WESTERN CONFERENCE OPENING ROUND PLAYOFF SCHEDULE:
And of course, pay attention to the Games Of Notes for more up to date information and schedule.
LOL WHUT?
Photo of the Night: Antonio McDyess with the game-winning tip
(Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
L.A. has a career night with 40 points, 11 rebounds, 3 steals and 2 assists.
L.A. to L.A. Make it happen, coaches.
Song: Toro y Moi “Fax Shadow (Shlohmo Remix)”
O&A: Alley & Oop.
feat. Raymond Felton to Wilson Chandler & Tony Parker to Richard Jefferson
Song: Onra “Introduction”
O&A: 1979 NBA Playoff Flashback
Spurs vs. 76ers.
Song: Diplo “Big Lost”
I think we did this at some point last year, so why not revive the tradition during the dog days of Summer: Laker fans, would you trade Andrew Bynum for…
I know the Purple & Gold faithful is pumped about the impending Steve Blake era, it really should be electric, but say the Spurs & Lakers decided to make a deal with one another, in which Andrew Bynum would be sent to San Antonio for Tony Parker. Would you pull the trigger? The salaries match, almost to the dollar, but you would be sending away a 23 year old(how is that possible?) center for a 28 year old PG. Yet it’s a 28 yr old PG who would probably be good for 18 pts & 7 assists playing with Kobe & for Phil. Parker is also a tested post-season guard. Plus, you could have his wife Eva Longoria sitting next to Jack every night…
The old saying in the NBA is that you never trade “Bigs” for “Smalls”, but it’s tempting, right? Especially when you consider Bynum has had knee injuries the past two seasons.
Not interested enough, because you know it would leave you a bit shorthanded in the paint? Okay, you drive a hard bargain. Final offer. Would you do this deal:
IN OTHER NEWS…Robert Pattinson signs with the Spurs. I guess this officially means Gregg Popovich is Team Edward.
Sidenote: This is really Tiago Splitter, from Brazil. And yes, that really is his name.
