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Rockets: Sam Cassell and Paul Pierce used to debate Hakeem vs. Duncan

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Former Houston Rockets guard Sam Cassell talked about how he and Paul Pierce would debate Hakeem Olajuwon’s merits against those of Tim Duncan.

There’s no doubt that Hakeem Olajuwon and Tim Duncan aren’t only two of the best big men ever to play in the NBA, they’re two of the greatest players ever. Both essentially put the Houston Rockets and San Antonio Spurs on the map, changing their respective franchises forever.

On Austin Rivers’ podcast Go Off, Sam Cassell gave his educated opinion on Hakeem’s place in NBA lore.