Question: Raymond Albert Patterson, Jr., was general manager of the NBA's Houston Rockets from 1972 to which year, among his most notable player acquisitions was Hakeem Abdul Olajuwon, a Nigerian-American former professional basketball player?
Sentence (from "Ray Patterson (basketball)"): Raymond Albert Patterson, Jr. (January 15, 1922 – August 3, 2011) was general manager of the NBA's Houston Rockets from 1972 to 1990.
Relevant evidence: Yes