Hakeem Olajuwon unrecognized by security in Texas after Houston's win

NBA fans eagerly awaited the match in San Antonio, where Houston staged an incredible turnaround and defeated Duke in the semifinals of the NCAA tournament. In the end, the score was 70:67 (28:34), and everyone present witnessed a great finish that will be truly remembered.

This victory is also historic, because Houston entered the finals for the first time since 1984, when legendary center Hakeem Olajuwon, who later brought NBA titles to this city in 1994 and 1995, played for the team.

Although this match was the primary reason for the attendance of fans, the arrival of Hakeem Olajuwon also caused a lot of reactions. Namely, 62-year-old Olajuwon, who was born in Nigeria, came to San Antonio to celebrate the moment with the young generation of basketball players.

He won Olympic gold with the USA team in 1996, and now he had the opportunity to be a part of something big for Houston again.

Celebration

However, while the celebration was going on, a more awkward moment arose. In one of the scenes that quickly went viral on social media, a security guard at the Alamodome failed to recognize Olajuwon. Although Houston's tall center was recognizable, the worker didn't know who he was, so he tried to block Olajuwon from entering the area where the players were celebrating.

In a video that went viral shortly after, fans and bystanders can be seen explaining to the worker who Olajuwon is, but he remains steadfast in his stance. 

However, it is certain that the worker felt uncomfortable afterwards, for several reasons.

Not knowing such a legend is a shameful moment for this worker, who, to everyone's surprise, was not familiar with the character and work of the star of this team and also the NBA.

Houston managed to reach its historic final, where it will face Florida.

The final is scheduled for the night between Monday and Tuesday, and many basketball fans around the world are waiting for the outcome of this match, which could bring the first title in the history of the University of Houston.

Will this team succeed in their goals?