Eric Money vs. Hakeem Olajuwon Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Hakeem Olajuwon and Eric Money 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

Eric Money

vs.

Hakeem Olajuwon

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Eric Money: 1974-75 to 1979-80
Hakeem Olajuwon: 1984-85 to 2001-02

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Eric Money 0 Hakeem Olajuwon 2

NBA Seasons Eric Money 6 Hakeem Olajuwon 18

Playoffs Played Eric Money 3 Hakeem Olajuwon 15

All-Star Games Eric Money 0 Hakeem Olajuwon 12

Honors and Awards

Season MVP Eric Money 0 Hakeem Olajuwon 1

Finals MVP Eric Money 0 Hakeem Olajuwon 2

All-NBA First Team Eric Money 0 Hakeem Olajuwon 6

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Eric Money 0 Hakeem Olajuwon 12

All-Defensive 1st Team Eric Money 0 Hakeem Olajuwon 5

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Eric Money 0 Hakeem Olajuwon 9

Defensive Player of The Year Eric Money 0 * Hakeem Olajuwon 2

Rebounds Leader Eric Money 0 Hakeem Olajuwon 2

Blocks Leader Eric Money 0 Hakeem Olajuwon 3

* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Eric Money 12.2 Hakeem Olajuwon 21.8

Rebounds Per Game Eric Money 2.1 Hakeem Olajuwon 11.1

Assists Per Game Eric Money 3.8 Hakeem Olajuwon 2.5

Steals Per Game Eric Money 1.2 Hakeem Olajuwon 1.7

Blocks Per Game Eric Money 0.1 Hakeem Olajuwon 3.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Eric Money 5,211 Hakeem Olajuwon 26,946

Total Rebounds Eric Money 894 Hakeem Olajuwon 13,748

Total Assists Eric Money 1,623 Hakeem Olajuwon 3,058

Total Steals Eric Money 524 Hakeem Olajuwon 2,162

Total Blocks Eric Money 62 Hakeem Olajuwon 3,830

Total Games Eric Money 426 Hakeem Olajuwon 1,238

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Eric Money .494 Hakeem Olajuwon .512

3-Point Percentage Eric Money - * Hakeem Olajuwon .202

Free Throw Percentage Eric Money .748 Hakeem Olajuwon .712

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Eric Money 18.6 (1978) Hakeem Olajuwon 27.8 (1995)

Rebounds Per Game Eric Money 2.8 (1978) Hakeem Olajuwon 14.0 (1990)

Assists Per Game Eric Money 4.7 (1979) Hakeem Olajuwon 3.6 (1994)

Steals Per Game Eric Money 1.7 (1976) Hakeem Olajuwon 2.6 (1989)

Blocks Per Game Eric Money 0.2 (1977) Hakeem Olajuwon 4.6 (1990)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Eric Money 11.1 Hakeem Olajuwon 25.9

Rebounds Per Game Eric Money 2.1 Hakeem Olajuwon 11.2

Assists Per Game Eric Money 4.7 Hakeem Olajuwon 3.2

Steals Per Game Eric Money 1.2 Hakeem Olajuwon 1.7

Blocks Per Game Eric Money 0.1 Hakeem Olajuwon 3.3

Totals Stats

Total Points Eric Money 222 Hakeem Olajuwon 3,755

Total Rebounds Eric Money 42 Hakeem Olajuwon 1,621

Total Assists Eric Money 93 Hakeem Olajuwon 458

Total Steals Eric Money 23 Hakeem Olajuwon 245

Total Blocks Eric Money 1 Hakeem Olajuwon 472

Total Games Eric Money 20 Hakeem Olajuwon 145

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Eric Money .457 Hakeem Olajuwon .528

3-Point Percentage Eric Money - * Hakeem Olajuwon .222

Free Throw Percentage Eric Money .789 Hakeem Olajuwon .719

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Eric Money 18.3 (1977) Hakeem Olajuwon 37.5 (1988)

Rebounds Per Game Eric Money 3.0 (1977) Hakeem Olajuwon 16.8 (1988)

Assists Per Game Eric Money 6.7 (1977) Hakeem Olajuwon 4.8 (1993)

Steals Per Game Eric Money 2.0 (1977) Hakeem Olajuwon 2.5 (1990)

Blocks Per Game Eric Money 0.1 (1976) Hakeem Olajuwon 5.8 (1990)

Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.