In 1982, the hottest topics in American college basketball were only two names: Patrick Ewing and Hakeem Olajuwon.
Both from overseas, they possessed terrifying physiques, came to basketball late, and dominated the paint with terrifying authority.
Despite their differing styles, people believed these two giants would rule the basketball world.
And so it was.
In 1984, these two giants met for the first time on the NCAA Finals stage. That same year, Olajuwon was chosen first overall. A year later, Patrick Ewing was also selected in the first position.
As people had expected, these two big men made their mark in the world of basketball.
Ten years later, Michael Jordan was absent, and it was supposed to be the perfect stage for them to continue their legendary story.
Olajuwon dressed up elaborately, and even though obstacles like the Flying Pig intervened, he still proceeded resolutely and arrived on time.
But who was waiting for him when he arrived?