Over and Back: Hakeem Olajuwon vs. David Robinson

By Jason Mann | Jul 2, 2018

CLEVELAND, OH - FEBRUARY 9: Hakeem Olajuwon #34 of the Houston Rockets defends David Robinson #50 of the San Antonio Spurs during the 1997 All-Star Game on February 9, 1997 at Gund Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1997 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images) /

On the latest episode of the Over and Back NBA podcast, Jason and Rich, discuss Hakeem Olajuwon dominating David Robinson in the 1995 playoffs, the much more even career head-to-head battles, and the Michael Jordan-less interlude where big men dominated in the NBA in the latest episode of the Over and Back Classic NBA Podcast.

This is also a super-special, mega-crossover episode, with Corbin Smith and John Wilmes of the Take It or Break It! podcast joining the show to look at the fascinating 1995 Houston Rockets, Olajuwon’s foibles in the early 1990s, Robert Horry’s early days of clutch baskets, Vernon Maxwell attacking a fan in Portland, the Clyde Drexler trade, and one of the greatest playoff runs in NBA history.

They also talk about the Spurs in Gregg Popovich’s first year with the team (as general manager) and a fun roster, including Dennis Rodman and a bunch of future coaches. They look at whether Robinson was ever considered cool, his feud with Shaquille O’Neal, the theological implications of Olajuwon’s dominance over Robinson, and dig into some of the key moments of Houston’s Game 2 win over the Spurs, after Robinson had been given the MVP trophy.

You don’t want to miss this special episode.

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Over and Back: Hakeem Olajuwon vs. David Robinson

By Jason Mann | Jul 2, 2018

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