NBA veteran Hakeem Olajuwon recently worked out with Milwaukee Bucks sensation Giannis Antetokounmpo in a rare and intriguing cooperation. Since Antetokounmpo announced this uncommon collaboration, the basketball world has been buzzing with expectations. And now, after the world showed their intrigue in this scenario, the former Rockets legend has spoken out about the experience and his respect for the two-time MVP.

However, the 12x All-Star Olajuwon made some comments about the Bucks Star that were not well received by the fans. So the fans even voiced their opinions on social media about the incident.

Houston Rockets legend praises his new student Antetokounmpo

Hakeem Olajuwon’s prolonged NBA career, which included 12 All-NBA selections over 19 seasons, demonstrates his extraordinary durability and brilliance as one of the game’s finest post players. Giannis Antetokounmpo, a multidimensional talent, understands where he can continue to grow. Notably, he wants to improve his post-up game, and who else could he learn from rather than Hakeem Olajuwon?

Olajuwon is well-known for his brilliant career with the Houston Rockets, where he played an incredible 19 NBA seasons. He understands the devotion necessary to achieve at the top level of the game. He couldn’t stop praising Antetokounmpo after their practice. Because he saw a player who was motivated to take his game to new heights.

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Olajuwon said, “It’s amazing when you see a guy like Giannis who is still looking to improve and take his game to another level.”

He further added, “That just says a lot about him, his work ethic, and his determination to be the very best he can be. I was very honored to be working with him and it was so much fun and joyful because we have the same background. His parents were from Nigeria. We discussed a lot of things, basketball and not basketball. It was very nice.”? However, some fans disagreed with Olajuwon’s comments and decided to speak up about it.

Fans disagreeing with Olajuwon’s HOF comments

After Hakeem Olajuwon praised Antetokounmpo so much, some fans thought that he was being over the top. And when he said that he believed Antetokounmpo was a future Hall of Famer, it definitely offended some people.

One fan even said,

Another fan who did not agree with Olajuwon said,

One fan spoke in favor of Antetokounmpo and said,

One fan did not find this statement amusing because she thought he was stating the obvious. She wrote,

One fan even discredited the title, Hall of Fame and said,

As the upcoming season approaches, Bucks fans may take comfort in knowing that Giannis is leaving no stone unturned in his pursuit of greatness. Hakeem Olajuwon’s advice and knowledge might help the Greek Freak improve on his already excellent skill set. Although his comments might be criticized, the knowledge Olajuwon possesses can never be discredited.

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