Hakeem Olajuwon vs. John Richter Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars John Richter 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
NBA Timeline: |
1946-47
2023-24
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Hakeem Olajuwon:
1984-85 to 2001-02
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John Richter:
1959-60 to 1959-60
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Honors and Awards |
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Hakeem Olajuwon | 1 |
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John Richter | 0 | |
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Hakeem Olajuwon | 2 |
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John Richter | 0 | |
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Hakeem Olajuwon | 2 |
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John Richter | 0 | |
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Hakeem Olajuwon | 2 |
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John Richter | 0 | |
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* Notes: Finals MVP and Defensive Teams awarded since 1968-69. 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 | | |
John Richter |
4.3 | | |
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Hakeem Olajuwon |
11.1 | | |
John Richter |
4.7 | | |
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Hakeem Olajuwon |
2.5 | | |
John Richter |
0.4 | | |
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Hakeem Olajuwon |
1.7 | | |
John Richter |
- | | n/a **
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Hakeem Olajuwon |
3.1 | | |
John Richter |
- | | n/a **
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Totals Stats |
Hakeem Olajuwon |
26,946 | | |
John Richter |
285 | | |
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Hakeem Olajuwon |
13,748 | | |
John Richter |
312 | | |
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Hakeem Olajuwon |
3,058 | | |
John Richter |
27 | | |
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Hakeem Olajuwon |
2,162 | | |
John Richter |
- | | n/a **
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Hakeem Olajuwon |
3,830 | | |
John Richter |
- | | n/a **
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Hakeem Olajuwon |
1,238 | | |
John Richter |
66 | | |
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Percentages |
Hakeem Olajuwon |
.512 | | |
John Richter |
.340 | | |
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Hakeem Olajuwon |
.202 | | |
John Richter |
- | | n/a **
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Hakeem Olajuwon |
.712 | | |
John Richter |
.504 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
Hakeem Olajuwon |
27.8 | | (1995) | |
John Richter |
4.3 | | (1960) | |
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Hakeem Olajuwon |
14.0 | | (1990) | |
John Richter |
4.7 | | (1960) | |
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Hakeem Olajuwon |
3.6 | | (1994) | |
John Richter |
0.4 | | (1960) | |
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Hakeem Olajuwon |
2.6 | | (1989) | |
John Richter |
- | | | n/a **
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Hakeem Olajuwon |
4.6 | | (1990) | |
John Richter |
- | | | n/a **
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
Hakeem Olajuwon |
25.9 | | |
John Richter |
4.4 | | |
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Hakeem Olajuwon |
11.2 | | |
John Richter |
3.6 | | |
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Hakeem Olajuwon |
3.2 | | |
John Richter |
0.3 | | |
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Hakeem Olajuwon |
1.7 | | |
John Richter |
- | | n/a **
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Hakeem Olajuwon |
3.3 | | |
John Richter |
- | | n/a **
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Totals Stats |
Hakeem Olajuwon |
3,755 | | |
John Richter |
35 | | |
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Hakeem Olajuwon |
1,621 | | |
John Richter |
29 | | |
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Hakeem Olajuwon |
458 | | |
John Richter |
2 | | |
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Hakeem Olajuwon |
245 | | |
John Richter |
- | | n/a **
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Hakeem Olajuwon |
472 | | |
John Richter |
- | | n/a **
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Hakeem Olajuwon |
145 | | |
John Richter |
8 | | |
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Percentages |
Hakeem Olajuwon |
.528 | | |
John Richter |
.395 | | |
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Hakeem Olajuwon |
.222 | | |
John Richter |
- | | n/a **
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Hakeem Olajuwon |
.719 | | |
John Richter |
.357 | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
Hakeem Olajuwon |
37.5 | | (1988) | |
John Richter |
4.4 | | (1960) | |
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Hakeem Olajuwon |
16.8 | | (1988) | |
John Richter |
3.6 | | (1960) | |
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Hakeem Olajuwon |
4.8 | | (1993) | |
John Richter |
0.3 | | (1960) | |
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Hakeem Olajuwon |
2.5 | | (1990) | |
John Richter |
- | | | n/a **
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Hakeem Olajuwon |
5.8 | | (1990) | |
John Richter |
- | | | 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. |