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Hakeem Olajuwon’s Comeback After Knockout | Chicago Bulls News
- Published
- September 6, 2026
- Duration
- 1:37
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- Last updated
- Sep 13, 2026
Discusses basketball.
Summary
In a jaw-dropping moment from January 1991, Hakeem Olajuwon took a brutal elbow to the face from Bill Cartwright, collapsing on the court and being stretchered off. Despite swelling and a black eye, he was conscious and even helped his team win before leaving. But Hakeem didn’t let the scare break him—he returned months later to shut down Cartwright with …
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In a jaw-dropping moment from January 1991, Hakeem Olajuwon took a brutal elbow to the face from Bill Cartwright, collapsing on the court and being stretchered off. Despite swelling and a black eye, he was conscious and even helped his team win before leaving. But Hakeem didn’t let the scare break him—he returned months later to shut down Cartwright with dominance on the boards, steals, and blocks, proving his mental toughness and cementing his legacy in an era of brutal physicality. Listen in c
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- basketball