Hakeem Olajuwon trains Victor Wembanyama and Kel'el Ware this summer
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 12:58 AM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
Hakeem Olajuwon, a Houston Rockets Hall of Famer, has been spotted working out with young NBA centers Victor Wembanyama and Kel'el Ware. Wembanyama, the reigning Defensive Player of the Year, is recognized for his outstanding defensive skills. Olajuwon, who is also a two-time Defensive Player of the Year, brings immense experience and mentoring potential to these workouts. Rockets fans expressed interest in seeing Olajuwon train one of their own, Alperen Sengun, instead of Wembanyama, who plays for a division rival.
- •Hakeem Olajuwon works out with Victor Wembanyama and Kel'el Ware.
- •Wembanyama is the reigning Defensive Player of the Year.
- •Olajuwon ranks first all-time in career blocks with 3,830.
- •Fans prefer Olajuwon to mentor Rockets player Alperen Sengun.
- 12:58 AMYahoo Sports — Rockets Hall of Famer works out with promising young NBA centers
"Houston Rockets legend Hakeem Olajuwon was recently seen working out with two prolific young centers this offseason.
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