NBA: Dirk Nowitzki Says He Invented the ‘White Version’ of the Dream Shake

There’s one shot that’s truly unique to Dirk Nowitzki and everybody knows it.  In fact many players like Kevin Durant and Kobe Bryant have even tried to mimic it.  It’s the one-legged fadeaway and Nowitzki says it’s the “white version” of the infamous “Dream Shake” by Hakeem Olajuwon.


(Video) NBA Throwback: Hakeem Olajuwon “Dream Shake” on David Robinson

Hakeem Olajuwon one of the best and arguably THE best center ever in the league was known for being one the most skilled offensive big men.  He had an assortment of moves but the most notable one was dubbed the “dream shake”.  This is a set of fakes and spin moves that often dupe his defenders.  One of the most memorable ones was on David Robinson of the Spurs during game 2 of the Western Conference Finals.  Check the video after the jump. @Shay_Marie x @gametimegirl


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