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VIDEO: Josh Smith does Olajuwon proud with 'Dream Shake'

Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

The reason so many quality NBA defenders can't contain the "Dream Shake" is because the maneuver is just that effective.

Hall of Famer Hakeem Olajuwon - who it was named after - perfected the move during his legendary career, with several of today's bigs emulating the 12-time All-Star on occasion by busting it out in the low post.

Los Angeles Clippers forward Josh Smith did Olajuwon proud Sunday against the Minnesota Timberwolves, getting Gorgui Dieng to bite on his fake for the easy two points:

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