Hakeem Olajuwon vs. John Shumate Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars John Shumate 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
Honors and Awards |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon | 1 |
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| John Shumate | 0 | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon | 2 |
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| John Shumate | 0 | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon | 2 |
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| John Shumate | 0 | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon | 2 |
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| John Shumate | 0 | |
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* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83. |
NBA Regular Season Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
21.8 | | |
| John Shumate |
12.3 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
11.1 | | |
| John Shumate |
7.5 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
2.5 | | |
| John Shumate |
1.8 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
1.7 | | |
| John Shumate |
1.0 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
3.1 | | |
| John Shumate |
0.7 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
26,946 | | |
| John Shumate |
3,920 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
13,748 | | |
| John Shumate |
2,388 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
3,058 | | |
| John Shumate |
574 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
2,162 | | |
| John Shumate |
323 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
3,830 | | |
| John Shumate |
224 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
1,238 | | |
| John Shumate |
318 | | |
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Percentages |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
.512 | | |
| John Shumate |
.516 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
.202 | | |
| John Shumate |
.000 | |   *
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
.712 | | |
| John Shumate |
.720 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
27.8 | | (1995) | |
| John Shumate |
15.1 | | (1977) | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
14.0 | | (1990) | |
| John Shumate |
9.5 | | (1977) | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
3.6 | | (1994) | |
| John Shumate |
2.3 | | (1978) | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
2.6 | | (1989) | |
| John Shumate |
1.2 | | (1977) | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
4.6 | | (1990) | |
| John Shumate |
1.1 | | (1977) | |
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
25.9 | | |
| John Shumate |
12.3 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
11.2 | | |
| John Shumate |
7.5 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
3.2 | | |
| John Shumate |
2.5 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
1.7 | | |
| John Shumate |
1.1 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
3.3 | | |
| John Shumate |
1.4 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
3,755 | | |
| John Shumate |
148 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
1,621 | | |
| John Shumate |
90 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
458 | | |
| John Shumate |
30 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
245 | | |
| John Shumate |
13 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
472 | | |
| John Shumate |
17 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
145 | | |
| John Shumate |
12 | | |
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Percentages |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
.528 | | |
| John Shumate |
.563 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
.222 | | |
| John Shumate |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
.719 | | |
| John Shumate |
.537 | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
37.5 | | (1988) | |
| John Shumate |
14.1 | | (1976) | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
16.8 | | (1988) | |
| John Shumate |
8.6 | | (1976) | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
4.8 | | (1993) | |
| John Shumate |
2.8 | | (1976) | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
2.5 | | (1990) | |
| John Shumate |
1.3 | | (1980) | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
5.8 | | (1990) | |
| John Shumate |
1.4 | | (1976) | |
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| Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats. |
