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Tomjanovich didn’t merely follow the conventions of basketball; he innovated. In an era dominated by isolation-heavy offenses, he designed a system around his star center, Hakeem Olajuwon. The "one in, four out" offensive strategy transformed how his team operated on the court. By surrounding Olajuwon with skilled shooters, Tomjanovich created spacing that outmaneuvered traditional defenses. While defenses scrambled to contain Olajuwon, Houston players like Kenny Smith and Robert Horry thrived on the perimeter, making critical shots that demystified opposing teams.