Damian Lillard vs. Hakeem Olajuwon Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Hakeem Olajuwon and Damian Lillard 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
Damian Lillard:
2012-13 to 2023-24
Hakeem Olajuwon:
1984-85 to 2001-02

NBA Championships and Seasons

Damian Lillard0
Hakeem Olajuwon2
Damian Lillard12
Hakeem Olajuwon18
Damian Lillard9
Hakeem Olajuwon15
Damian Lillard8
Hakeem Olajuwon12

Honors and Awards

Damian Lillard0
Hakeem Olajuwon1
Damian Lillard0
Hakeem Olajuwon2
Damian Lillard1
Hakeem Olajuwon6
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Damian Lillard7
Hakeem Olajuwon12
Damian Lillard0
Hakeem Olajuwon5
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Damian Lillard0
Hakeem Olajuwon9
Damian Lillard0
Hakeem Olajuwon2
Damian Lillard0
Hakeem Olajuwon2
Damian Lillard0
Hakeem Olajuwon3
Damian Lillard1
Hakeem Olajuwon0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Damian Lillard 25.1
Hakeem Olajuwon 21.8

Damian Lillard 4.2
Hakeem Olajuwon 11.1

Damian Lillard 6.7
Hakeem Olajuwon 2.5

Damian Lillard 1.0
Hakeem Olajuwon 1.7

Damian Lillard 0.3
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.1

Totals Stats

Damian Lillard 21,151
Hakeem Olajuwon 26,946

Damian Lillard 3,573
Hakeem Olajuwon 13,748

Damian Lillard 5,659
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,058

Damian Lillard 804
Hakeem Olajuwon 2,162

Damian Lillard 257
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,830

Damian Lillard 842
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,238

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Damian Lillard .438
Hakeem Olajuwon .512

3-Point Percentage
Damian Lillard .371
Hakeem Olajuwon .202

Free Throw Percentage
Damian Lillard .897
Hakeem Olajuwon .712

Best Season (no game minimum)

Damian Lillard 32.2
(2023)
Hakeem Olajuwon 27.8
(1995)

Damian Lillard 4.9
(2017)
Hakeem Olajuwon 14.0
(1990)

Damian Lillard 8.0
(2020)
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.6
(1994)

Damian Lillard 1.2
(2015)
Hakeem Olajuwon 2.6
(1989)

Damian Lillard 0.4
(2019)
Hakeem Olajuwon 4.6
(1990)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Damian Lillard 26.0
Hakeem Olajuwon 25.9

Damian Lillard 4.5
Hakeem Olajuwon 11.2

Damian Lillard 6.2
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.2

Damian Lillard 1.2
Hakeem Olajuwon 1.7

Damian Lillard 0.3
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.3

Totals Stats

Damian Lillard 1,638
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,755

Damian Lillard 285
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,621

Damian Lillard 388
Hakeem Olajuwon 458

Damian Lillard 73
Hakeem Olajuwon 245

Damian Lillard 19
Hakeem Olajuwon 472

Damian Lillard 63
Hakeem Olajuwon 145

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Damian Lillard .414
Hakeem Olajuwon .528

3-Point Percentage
Damian Lillard .375
Hakeem Olajuwon .222

Free Throw Percentage
Damian Lillard .889
Hakeem Olajuwon .719

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Damian Lillard 34.5
(2024)
Hakeem Olajuwon 37.5
(1988)

Damian Lillard 5.1
(2014)
Hakeem Olajuwon 16.8
(1988)

Damian Lillard 10.2
(2021)
Hakeem Olajuwon 4.8
(1993)

Damian Lillard 1.7
(2019)
Hakeem Olajuwon 2.5
(1990)

Damian Lillard 0.7
(2021)
Hakeem Olajuwon 5.8
(1990)