Hakeem Olajuwon vs. David Thompson Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars David Thompson and Hakeem Olajuwon 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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Hakeem Olajuwon:
1984-85 to 2001-02
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David Thompson:
1976-77 to 1983-84
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NBA Regular Season Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
21.8 | | |
| David Thompson |
22.1 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
11.1 | | |
| David Thompson |
3.8 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
2.5 | | |
| David Thompson |
3.2 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
1.7 | | |
| David Thompson |
0.9 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
3.1 | | |
| David Thompson |
0.8 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
26,946 | | |
| David Thompson |
11,264 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
13,748 | | |
| David Thompson |
1,921 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
3,058 | | |
| David Thompson |
1,631 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
2,162 | | |
| David Thompson |
459 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
3,830 | | |
| David Thompson |
407 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
1,238 | | |
| David Thompson |
509 | | |
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Percentages |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
.512 | | |
| David Thompson |
.504 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
.202 | | |
| David Thompson |
.277 | |   *
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
.712 | | |
| David Thompson |
.778 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
27.8 | | (1995) | |
| David Thompson |
27.2 | | (1978) | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
14.0 | | (1990) | |
| David Thompson |
4.9 | | (1978) | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
3.6 | | (1994) | |
| David Thompson |
4.5 | | (1978) | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
2.6 | | (1989) | |
| David Thompson |
1.4 | | (1977) | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
4.6 | | (1990) | |
| David Thompson |
1.2 | | (1978) | |
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
25.9 | | |
| David Thompson |
22.9 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
11.2 | | |
| David Thompson |
4.3 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
3.2 | | |
| David Thompson |
3.7 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
1.7 | | |
| David Thompson |
0.9 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
3.3 | | |
| David Thompson |
1.0 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
3,755 | | |
| David Thompson |
619 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
1,621 | | |
| David Thompson |
115 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
458 | | |
| David Thompson |
101 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
245 | | |
| David Thompson |
24 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
472 | | |
| David Thompson |
27 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
145 | | |
| David Thompson |
27 | | |
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Percentages |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
.528 | | |
| David Thompson |
.462 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
.222 | | |
| David Thompson |
.333 | | *
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
.719 | | |
| David Thompson |
.745 | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
37.5 | | (1988) | |
| David Thompson |
28.0 | | (1979) | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
16.8 | | (1988) | |
| David Thompson |
7.0 | | (1979) | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
4.8 | | (1993) | |
| David Thompson |
4.0 | | (1979) | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
2.5 | | (1990) | |
| David Thompson |
1.5 | | (1977) | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
5.8 | | (1990) | |
| David Thompson |
1.6 | | (1978) | |
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| Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats. |
