Hakeem Olajuwon vs. Frank Russell Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Frank Russell 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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Frank Russell:
1972-73 to 1972-73
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Honors and Awards |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon | 1 |
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| Frank Russell | 0 | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon | 2 |
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| Frank Russell | 0 | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon | 2 |
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| Frank Russell | 0 | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon | 2 |
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| Frank Russell | 0 | |
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* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.
Blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74. |
NBA Regular Season Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
21.8 | | |
| Frank Russell |
3.2 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
11.1 | | |
| Frank Russell |
0.7 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
2.5 | | |
| Frank Russell |
0.7 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
1.7 | | |
| Frank Russell |
- | |   n/a **
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
3.1 | | |
| Frank Russell |
- | | n/a **
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Totals Stats |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
26,946 | | |
| Frank Russell |
74 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
13,748 | | |
| Frank Russell |
17 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
3,058 | | |
| Frank Russell |
15 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
2,162 | | |
| Frank Russell |
- | | n/a **
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
3,830 | | |
| Frank Russell |
- | | n/a **
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
1,238 | | |
| Frank Russell |
23 | | |
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Percentages |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
.512 | | |
| Frank Russell |
.377 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
.202 | | |
| Frank Russell |
- | | n/a **
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
.712 | | |
| Frank Russell |
.889 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
27.8 | | (1995) | |
| Frank Russell |
3.2 | | (1973) | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
14.0 | | (1990) | |
| Frank Russell |
0.7 | | (1973) | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
3.6 | | (1994) | |
| Frank Russell |
0.7 | | (1973) | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
2.6 | | (1989) | |
| Frank Russell |
- | | | n/a **
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
4.6 | | (1990) | |
| Frank Russell |
- | | | n/a **
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
25.9 | | |
| Frank Russell |
- | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
11.2 | | |
| Frank Russell |
- | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
3.2 | | |
| Frank Russell |
- | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
1.7 | | |
| Frank Russell |
- | | n/a **
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
3.3 | | |
| Frank Russell |
- | | n/a **
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Totals Stats |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
3,755 | | |
| Frank Russell |
- | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
1,621 | | |
| Frank Russell |
- | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
458 | | |
| Frank Russell |
- | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
245 | | |
| Frank Russell |
- | | n/a **
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
472 | | |
| Frank Russell |
- | | n/a **
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
145 | | |
| Frank Russell |
0 | | |
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Percentages |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
.528 | | |
| Frank Russell |
- | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
.222 | | |
| Frank Russell |
- | | n/a **
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
.719 | | |
| Frank Russell |
- | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
37.5 | | (1988) | |
| Frank Russell |
- | | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
16.8 | | (1988) | |
| Frank Russell |
- | | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
4.8 | | (1993) | |
| Frank Russell |
- | | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
2.5 | | (1990) | |
| Frank Russell |
- | | | n/a **
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
5.8 | | (1990) | |
| Frank Russell |
- | | | n/a **
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Notes: ** Blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74, this player has no data for the stat.
Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80, this player has no data for the stat. |
