The life and legacy of pioneering international basketball superstar Hakeem Olajuwon, a two‑time NBA champion whose Hall of Fame career forever changed the game, both in the United States and around the globe—from the New York Times bestselling author of Giannis, Mirin Fader.

But what’s most impressive is his faith, community, and entrepreneurial savvy, and Mirin Fader’s DREAM captures it all.” Mirin’s work has been included in the Best American Sports Writing books, most notably in 2022 (profile of runner Rosalie Fish) and 2024 (profile of …

“Mirin Fader gives readers a gorgeous portrayal of one of the most unique talents to ever play professional basketball. But Giannis is more than just the comprehensive story of a once-in-a-generation athlete. It is the story of how American promise intersects with iron will, and heartwarming vulnerability.”―

Dec 20, 2019 · Mirin Fader is a sports writer living in Los Angeles. She is a senior staff writer for The Ringer, and is the author of the New York Times best-selling book, Giannis: The Improbable Rise of an NBA MVP.

Nov 8, 2024 · Fader tells a deeply human story of how an unknown, skinny, Black Greek teen, who played in the country’s lowest pro division and was seen as a draft gamble, transformed his body and his game into MVP material.

Mar 6, 2020 · Mirin Fader is a sports writer living in Los Angeles. She is a senior staff writer for The Ringer, and is the author of the New York Times best-selling book, Giannis: The Improbable Rise of an NBA MVP.

“Mirin Fader’s ‘Dream’ explores decades of untold tales on the Houston Rockets’ legend … Take only the basketball chatter, and Fader has a tidy biography on her hands. Fader’s sociological exploration makes Dream a far more meaningful text.”―

Sep 2, 2020 · Mirin Fader is a sports writer living in Los Angeles. She is a senior staff writer for The Ringer, and is the author of the New York Times best-selling book, Giannis: The Improbable Rise of an NBA MVP.

Aug 20, 2018 · Mirin Fader is a sports writer living in Los Angeles. She is a senior staff writer for The Ringer, and is the author of the New York Times best-selling book, Giannis: The Improbable Rise of an NBA MVP.

House of Strauss, podcast of national NBA writer Ethan Strauss of The Athletic, discussing her Bleacher Report stories on Giannis Antetokounmpo and Alex Antetokounmpo and Patrick Beverley and her approach to sports feature writing and storytelling and editing (10.29.19): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/being-a-writer-with-mirin-fader ...