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Michael Olowokandi

1975 - Today

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Michael Olowokandi (born 3 April 1975) is a Nigerian former professional basketball player. Born in Lagos, Nigeria, and raised in London, he played collegiately for the Pacific Tigers in Stockton, California. Nicknamed "the Kandi Man," Olowokandi was selected as the first overall pick of the 1998 NBA draft by the Los Angeles Clippers. He played professionally until 2007, when he was forced to retire due to severe hernia and knee injuries. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in 22 different languages on Wikipedia. Michael Olowokandi is the 797th most popular basketball player (down from 642nd in 2024), the 151st most popular biography from Nigeria (down from 116th in 2019) and the 2nd most popular Nigerian Basketball Player.

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Among BASKETBALL PLAYERS

Among basketball players, Michael Olowokandi ranks 797 out of 1,757. Before him are Dale Ellis, Victor Alexander, Dwane Casey, Jason Terry, Jānis Blūms, and Moritz Wagner. After him are Joe Johnson, Alan Gregov, Bo McCalebb, Brad Daugherty, Jim Bilba, and John Lucas II.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1975, Michael Olowokandi ranks 818. Before him are Joshua Leonard, Yūko Gotō, David Výborný, Le Jingyi, Martin Štrbák, and Flávio Canto. After him are Bill Tchato, Şeref Eroğlu, Dorjpalamyn Narmandakh, Salvatore Sanzo, Jason Marsden, and Katja Schuurman.

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In Nigeria

Among people born in Nigeria, Michael Olowokandi ranks 151 out of 309. Before him are Michael Emenalo (1965), Sefi Atta (1964), Namadi Sambo (1954), Isaac Okoronkwo (1978), Joel Obi (1991), and Betty Abah (1974). After him are Chris Abani (1966), Richard Igbineghu (1968), Chioma Ajunwa (1970), Afeez Oyetoro (1963), Moses Simon (1995), and Lukman Haruna (1990).

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Among BASKETBALL PLAYERS In Nigeria

Among basketball players born in Nigeria, Michael Olowokandi ranks 2. Before him are Hakeem Olajuwon (1963). After him are Ademola Okulaja (1975), Festus Ezeli (1989), Yinka Dare (1972), Precious Achiuwa (1999), Chinemelu Elonu (1987), Josh Okogie (1998), Solomon Alabi (1988), Aisha Mohammed (1985), and Caleb Agada (1994).

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