08-08-2025
Hakeem Olajuwon's sons Abdullah and Abdulrahman represent Jordan in FIBA Asia Cup
The sons of Hakeem Olajuwon, FIBA Hall of Famer and former NBA Most Valuable Player, are continuing their father's legacy in the ongoing 2025 FIBA Asia Cup.
Abdullah and Abdulrahman Olajuwon are donning the colors of Jordan, the country where they were born, as they make their debut in the Asian tournament.
Abdullah, 21, has already posted averages of 10 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.5 steals, and 1.5 assists in Jordan's past two games. Abdulrahman, meanwhile, 19 years old, has been playing limited minutes for the squad.
Hakeem flew to Saudi Arabia to watch his sons play.
In an update on the FIBA website, he said he is proud of his sons' stint with Jordan.
"I'm just so happy for them because they have the opportunity to play for the national team. It's a great game, totally. They will gain a lot of experience," said the FIBA Hall of Fame Class of 2016 inductee.
Abdullah also played for the University of Detroit Mercy in the United States.
"I've been wanting to do this since, like, '23," he said in a FIBA website report. "So, yeah, it's been a couple of years. I've been waiting."
Jordan is among the four teams in Group C, along with China, India, and Saudi Arabia.
—JKC, GMA Integrated News
