Elvin Hayes vs. Michael Olowokandi Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Michael Olowokandi and Elvin Hayes 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
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NBA Timeline: |
1946-47
2023-24
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Elvin Hayes:
1968-69 to 1983-84
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Michael Olowokandi:
1998-99 to 2006-07
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Honors and Awards |
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| Elvin Hayes | 2 |
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| Michael Olowokandi | 0 | |
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| Elvin Hayes | 1 |
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| Michael Olowokandi | 0 | |
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| Elvin Hayes | 2 |
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| Michael Olowokandi | 0 | |
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NBA Regular Season Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Elvin Hayes |
21.0 | | |
| Michael Olowokandi |
8.3 | | |
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| Elvin Hayes |
12.5 | | |
| Michael Olowokandi |
6.8 | | |
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| Elvin Hayes |
1.8 | | |
| Michael Olowokandi |
0.7 | | |
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| Elvin Hayes |
1.0 | | 
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| Michael Olowokandi |
0.5 | | |
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| Elvin Hayes |
2.0 | |
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| Michael Olowokandi |
1.4 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Elvin Hayes |
27,313 | | |
| Michael Olowokandi |
4,135 | | |
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| Elvin Hayes |
16,279 | | |
| Michael Olowokandi |
3,414 | | |
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| Elvin Hayes |
2,398 | | |
| Michael Olowokandi |
327 | | |
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| Elvin Hayes |
864 | |
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| Michael Olowokandi |
226 | | |
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| Elvin Hayes |
1,771 | |
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| Michael Olowokandi |
697 | | |
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| Elvin Hayes |
1,303 | | |
| Michael Olowokandi |
500 | | |
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Percentages |
| Elvin Hayes |
.452 | | |
| Michael Olowokandi |
.435 | | |
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| Elvin Hayes |
.147 | |
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| Michael Olowokandi |
- | | |
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| Elvin Hayes |
.670 | | |
| Michael Olowokandi |
.597 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
| Elvin Hayes |
28.7 | | (1971) | |
| Michael Olowokandi |
12.3 | | (2003) | |
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| Elvin Hayes |
18.1 | | (1974) | |
| Michael Olowokandi |
9.1 | | (2003) | |
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| Elvin Hayes |
3.3 | | (1972) | |
| Michael Olowokandi |
1.3 | | (2003) | |
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| Elvin Hayes |
1.9 | | (1975) |
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| Michael Olowokandi |
0.7 | | (2002) | |
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| Elvin Hayes |
3.0 | | (1974) |
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| Michael Olowokandi |
2.2 | | (2003) | |
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Elvin Hayes |
22.9 | | |
| Michael Olowokandi |
2.1 | | |
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| Elvin Hayes |
13.0 | | |
| Michael Olowokandi |
3.5 | | |
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| Elvin Hayes |
1.9 | | |
| Michael Olowokandi |
0.1 | | |
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| Elvin Hayes |
1.1 | |
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| Michael Olowokandi |
0.1 | | |
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| Elvin Hayes |
2.6 | |
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| Michael Olowokandi |
0.7 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Elvin Hayes |
2,194 | | |
| Michael Olowokandi |
31 | | |
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| Elvin Hayes |
1,244 | | |
| Michael Olowokandi |
52 | | |
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| Elvin Hayes |
185 | | |
| Michael Olowokandi |
2 | | |
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| Elvin Hayes |
97 | |
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| Michael Olowokandi |
2 | | |
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| Elvin Hayes |
222 | |
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| Michael Olowokandi |
11 | | |
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| Elvin Hayes |
96 | | |
| Michael Olowokandi |
15 | | |
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Percentages |
| Elvin Hayes |
.464 | | |
| Michael Olowokandi |
.324 | | |
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| Elvin Hayes |
- | |
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| Michael Olowokandi |
.000 | | |
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| Elvin Hayes |
.652 | | |
| Michael Olowokandi |
.875 | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
| Elvin Hayes |
25.9 | | (1974) | |
| Michael Olowokandi |
2.1 | | (2004) | |
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| Elvin Hayes |
15.9 | | (1974) | |
| Michael Olowokandi |
3.5 | | (2004) | |
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| Elvin Hayes |
3.0 | | (1980) | |
| Michael Olowokandi |
0.1 | | (2004) | |
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| Elvin Hayes |
1.5 | | (1975) |
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| Michael Olowokandi |
0.1 | | (2004) | |
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| Elvin Hayes |
4.0 | | (1976) |
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| Michael Olowokandi |
0.7 | | (2004) | |
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Notes: * Blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.
Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats. |
