Hakeem Olajuwon vs. Herb White Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Herb White 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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Herb White:
1970-71 to 1970-71
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Honors and Awards |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon | 1 |
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| Herb White | 0 | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon | 2 |
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| Herb White | 0 | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon | 2 |
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| Herb White | 0 | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon | 2 |
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| Herb White | 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 | | |
| Herb White |
2.4 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
11.1 | | |
| Herb White |
1.3 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
2.5 | | |
| Herb White |
1.2 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
1.7 | | |
| Herb White |
- | |   n/a **
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
3.1 | | |
| Herb White |
- | | n/a **
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Totals Stats |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
26,946 | | |
| Herb White |
90 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
13,748 | | |
| Herb White |
48 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
3,058 | | |
| Herb White |
47 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
2,162 | | |
| Herb White |
- | | n/a **
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
3,830 | | |
| Herb White |
- | | n/a **
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
1,238 | | |
| Herb White |
38 | | |
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Percentages |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
.512 | | |
| Herb White |
.405 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
.202 | | |
| Herb White |
- | | n/a **
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
.712 | | |
| Herb White |
.564 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
27.8 | | (1995) | |
| Herb White |
2.4 | | (1971) | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
14.0 | | (1990) | |
| Herb White |
1.3 | | (1971) | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
3.6 | | (1994) | |
| Herb White |
1.2 | | (1971) | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
2.6 | | (1989) | |
| Herb White |
- | | | n/a **
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
4.6 | | (1990) | |
| Herb White |
- | | | n/a **
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
25.9 | | |
| Herb White |
- | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
11.2 | | |
| Herb White |
- | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
3.2 | | |
| Herb White |
- | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
1.7 | | |
| Herb White |
- | | n/a **
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
3.3 | | |
| Herb White |
- | | n/a **
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Totals Stats |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
3,755 | | |
| Herb White |
- | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
1,621 | | |
| Herb White |
- | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
458 | | |
| Herb White |
- | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
245 | | |
| Herb White |
- | | n/a **
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
472 | | |
| Herb White |
- | | n/a **
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
145 | | |
| Herb White |
0 | | |
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Percentages |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
.528 | | |
| Herb White |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
.222 | | |
| Herb White |
- | | n/a **
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
.719 | | |
| Herb White |
- | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
37.5 | | (1988) | |
| Herb White |
- | | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
16.8 | | (1988) | |
| Herb White |
- | | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
4.8 | | (1993) | |
| Herb White |
- | | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
2.5 | | (1990) | |
| Herb White |
- | | | n/a **
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
5.8 | | (1990) | |
| Herb White |
- | | | 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. |
