Anthony Davis vs. Hakeem Olajuwon Comparison

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

Player comparisons:
Career comparison / Season by season / Stats / Stats Rankings

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
2025-26
Anthony Davis:
2012-13 to 2025-26
Hakeem Olajuwon:
1984-85 to 2001-02

NBA Championships and Seasons

Anthony Davis1
Hakeem Olajuwon2
Anthony Davis14
Hakeem Olajuwon18
Anthony Davis6
Hakeem Olajuwon15
Anthony Davis1 *
Hakeem Olajuwon0
*
Anthony Davis10
Hakeem Olajuwon12

Honors and Awards

Anthony Davis0
Hakeem Olajuwon1
Anthony Davis0
Hakeem Olajuwon2
Anthony Davis4
Hakeem Olajuwon6
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Anthony Davis5
Hakeem Olajuwon12
Anthony Davis3
Hakeem Olajuwon5
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Anthony Davis5
Hakeem Olajuwon9
Anthony Davis0
Hakeem Olajuwon2
Anthony Davis0
Hakeem Olajuwon2
Anthony Davis3
Hakeem Olajuwon3
Anthony Davis1 *
Hakeem Olajuwon0
*
* Notes: NBA Cup (In-Season Tournament) played since 2023-24.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Anthony Davis 24.1
Hakeem Olajuwon 21.8

Anthony Davis 10.7
Hakeem Olajuwon 11.1

Anthony Davis 2.6
Hakeem Olajuwon 2.5

Anthony Davis 1.3
Hakeem Olajuwon 1.7

Anthony Davis 2.3
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.1

Totals Stats

Anthony Davis 19,082
Hakeem Olajuwon 26,946

Anthony Davis 8,467
Hakeem Olajuwon 13,748

Anthony Davis 2,020
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,058

Anthony Davis 1,041
Hakeem Olajuwon 2,162

Anthony Davis 1,821
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,830

Anthony Davis 792
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,238

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Anthony Davis .522
Hakeem Olajuwon .512

3-Point Percentage
Anthony Davis .295
Hakeem Olajuwon .202

Free Throw Percentage
Anthony Davis .794
Hakeem Olajuwon .712

Best Season (no game minimum)

Anthony Davis 28.1
(2018)
Hakeem Olajuwon 27.8
(1995)

Anthony Davis 12.6
(2024)
Hakeem Olajuwon 14.0
(1990)

Anthony Davis 3.9
(2019)
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.6
(1994)

Anthony Davis 1.6
(2026)
Hakeem Olajuwon 2.6
(1989)

Anthony Davis 2.9
(2015)
Hakeem Olajuwon 4.6
(1990)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Anthony Davis 26.1
Hakeem Olajuwon 25.9

Anthony Davis 11.8
Hakeem Olajuwon 11.2

Anthony Davis 2.8
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.2

Anthony Davis 1.3
Hakeem Olajuwon 1.7

Anthony Davis 2.2
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.3

Totals Stats

Anthony Davis 1,566
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,755

Anthony Davis 705
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,621

Anthony Davis 170
Hakeem Olajuwon 458

Anthony Davis 76
Hakeem Olajuwon 245

Anthony Davis 129
Hakeem Olajuwon 472

Anthony Davis 60
Hakeem Olajuwon 145

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Anthony Davis .542
Hakeem Olajuwon .528

3-Point Percentage
Anthony Davis .313
Hakeem Olajuwon .222

Free Throw Percentage
Anthony Davis .840
Hakeem Olajuwon .719

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Anthony Davis 31.5
(2015)
Hakeem Olajuwon 37.5
(1988)

Anthony Davis 15.6
(2024)
Hakeem Olajuwon 16.8
(1988)

Anthony Davis 4.0
(2024)
Hakeem Olajuwon 4.8
(1993)

Anthony Davis 2.0
(2018)
Hakeem Olajuwon 2.5
(1990)

Anthony Davis 3.1
(2023)
Hakeem Olajuwon 5.8
(1990)