Kevin Durant vs. Hakeem Olajuwon Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Hakeem Olajuwon and Kevin Durant that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

Who scored more points in his career? Who averaged more points in playoffs? Who won more championships? Who led the season more times? Who won more MVP awards? These questions and many more, are answered here. It includes NBA Championships, seasons, playoffs, awards, statistical data for points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks and percentages.

Head-To-Head Career Comparison

NBA Timeline:
1946-47
2023-24
Kevin Durant:
2007-08 to 2023-24
Hakeem Olajuwon:
1984-85 to 2001-02

NBA Championships and Seasons

Kevin Durant2
Hakeem Olajuwon2
Kevin Durant16
Hakeem Olajuwon18
Kevin Durant12
Hakeem Olajuwon15
Kevin Durant14
Hakeem Olajuwon12

Honors and Awards

Kevin Durant1
Hakeem Olajuwon1
Kevin Durant2
Hakeem Olajuwon2
Kevin Durant6
Hakeem Olajuwon6
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Kevin Durant10
Hakeem Olajuwon12
Kevin Durant0
Hakeem Olajuwon5
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Kevin Durant0
Hakeem Olajuwon9
Kevin Durant0
Hakeem Olajuwon2
Kevin Durant4
Hakeem Olajuwon0
Kevin Durant0
Hakeem Olajuwon2
Kevin Durant0
Hakeem Olajuwon3
Kevin Durant1
Hakeem Olajuwon0
Kevin Durant1 *
Hakeem Olajuwon0
*
* Notes: In-Season Tournament (NBA Cup) played since 2023-24.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Kevin Durant 27.3
Hakeem Olajuwon 21.8

Kevin Durant 7.0
Hakeem Olajuwon 11.1

Kevin Durant 4.4
Hakeem Olajuwon 2.5

Kevin Durant 1.1
Hakeem Olajuwon 1.7

Kevin Durant 1.1
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.1

Totals Stats

Kevin Durant 28,713
Hakeem Olajuwon 26,946

Kevin Durant 7,405
Hakeem Olajuwon 13,748

Kevin Durant 4,613
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,058

Kevin Durant 1,114
Hakeem Olajuwon 2,162

Kevin Durant 1,192
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,830

Kevin Durant 1,052
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,238

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Kevin Durant .501
Hakeem Olajuwon .512

3-Point Percentage
Kevin Durant .387
Hakeem Olajuwon .202

Free Throw Percentage
Kevin Durant .884
Hakeem Olajuwon .712

Best Season (no game minimum)

Kevin Durant 32.0
(2014)
Hakeem Olajuwon 27.8
(1995)

Kevin Durant 8.3
(2017)
Hakeem Olajuwon 14.0
(1990)

Kevin Durant 6.4
(2022)
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.6
(1994)

Kevin Durant 1.4
(2013)
Hakeem Olajuwon 2.6
(1989)

Kevin Durant 1.8
(2018)
Hakeem Olajuwon 4.6
(1990)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Kevin Durant 29.4
Hakeem Olajuwon 25.9

Kevin Durant 7.8
Hakeem Olajuwon 11.2

Kevin Durant 4.2
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.2

Kevin Durant 1.0
Hakeem Olajuwon 1.7

Kevin Durant 1.2
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.3

Totals Stats

Kevin Durant 4,878
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,755

Kevin Durant 1,301
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,621

Kevin Durant 696
Hakeem Olajuwon 458

Kevin Durant 170
Hakeem Olajuwon 245

Kevin Durant 198
Hakeem Olajuwon 472

Kevin Durant 166
Hakeem Olajuwon 145

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Kevin Durant .476
Hakeem Olajuwon .528

3-Point Percentage
Kevin Durant .355
Hakeem Olajuwon .222

Free Throw Percentage
Kevin Durant .869
Hakeem Olajuwon .719

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Kevin Durant 34.3
(2021)
Hakeem Olajuwon 37.5
(1988)

Kevin Durant 9.3
(2021)
Hakeem Olajuwon 16.8
(1988)

Kevin Durant 6.3
(2013)
Hakeem Olajuwon 4.8
(1993)

Kevin Durant 1.5
(2021)
Hakeem Olajuwon 2.5
(1990)

Kevin Durant 1.6
(2021)
Hakeem Olajuwon 5.8
(1990)