Glenn Hansen vs. Hakeem Olajuwon Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Hakeem Olajuwon and Glenn Hansen 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
Glenn Hansen:
1975-76 to 1977-78
Hakeem Olajuwon:
1984-85 to 2001-02

NBA Championships and Seasons

Glenn Hansen0
Hakeem Olajuwon2
Glenn Hansen3
Hakeem Olajuwon18
Glenn Hansen0
Hakeem Olajuwon15
Glenn Hansen0
Hakeem Olajuwon12

Honors and Awards

Glenn Hansen0
Hakeem Olajuwon1
Glenn Hansen0
Hakeem Olajuwon2
Glenn Hansen0
Hakeem Olajuwon6
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Glenn Hansen0
Hakeem Olajuwon12
Glenn Hansen0
Hakeem Olajuwon5
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Glenn Hansen0
Hakeem Olajuwon9
Glenn Hansen0 *
Hakeem Olajuwon2
Glenn Hansen0
Hakeem Olajuwon2
Glenn Hansen0
Hakeem Olajuwon3
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Glenn Hansen 5.3
Hakeem Olajuwon 21.8

Glenn Hansen 2.2
Hakeem Olajuwon 11.1

Glenn Hansen 0.8
Hakeem Olajuwon 2.5

Glenn Hansen 0.5
Hakeem Olajuwon 1.7

Glenn Hansen 0.1
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.1

Totals Stats

Glenn Hansen 588
Hakeem Olajuwon 26,946

Glenn Hansen 247
Hakeem Olajuwon 13,748

Glenn Hansen 93
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,058

Glenn Hansen 61
Hakeem Olajuwon 2,162

Glenn Hansen 16
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,830

Glenn Hansen 112
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,238

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Glenn Hansen .412
Hakeem Olajuwon .512

3-Point Percentage
Glenn Hansen -
n/a **
Hakeem Olajuwon .202

Free Throw Percentage
Glenn Hansen .725
Hakeem Olajuwon .712

Best Season (no game minimum)

Glenn Hansen 6.5
(1976)
Hakeem Olajuwon 27.8
(1995)

Glenn Hansen 2.8
(1976)
Hakeem Olajuwon 14.0
(1990)

Glenn Hansen 1.0
(1976)
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.6
(1994)

Glenn Hansen 0.7
(1976)
Hakeem Olajuwon 2.6
(1989)

Glenn Hansen 0.2
(1976)
Hakeem Olajuwon 4.6
(1990)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Glenn Hansen -
Hakeem Olajuwon 25.9

Glenn Hansen -
Hakeem Olajuwon 11.2

Glenn Hansen -
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.2

Glenn Hansen -
Hakeem Olajuwon 1.7

Glenn Hansen -
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.3

Totals Stats

Glenn Hansen -
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,755

Glenn Hansen -
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,621

Glenn Hansen -
Hakeem Olajuwon 458

Glenn Hansen -
Hakeem Olajuwon 245

Glenn Hansen -
Hakeem Olajuwon 472

Glenn Hansen 0
Hakeem Olajuwon 145

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Glenn Hansen -
Hakeem Olajuwon .528

3-Point Percentage
Glenn Hansen -
n/a **
Hakeem Olajuwon .222

Free Throw Percentage
Glenn Hansen -
Hakeem Olajuwon .719

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Glenn Hansen -
Hakeem Olajuwon 37.5
(1988)

Glenn Hansen -
Hakeem Olajuwon 16.8
(1988)

Glenn Hansen -
Hakeem Olajuwon 4.8
(1993)

Glenn Hansen -
Hakeem Olajuwon 2.5
(1990)

Glenn Hansen -
Hakeem Olajuwon 5.8
(1990)

Notes: ** Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80, this player has no data for the stat.