Hakeem Olajuwon vs. Kenny Smith Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Kenny Smith 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
Hakeem Olajuwon:
1984-85 to 2001-02
Kenny Smith:
1987-88 to 1996-97

NBA Championships and Seasons

Hakeem Olajuwon2
Kenny Smith2
Hakeem Olajuwon18
Kenny Smith10
Hakeem Olajuwon15
Kenny Smith5
Hakeem Olajuwon12
Kenny Smith0

Honors and Awards

Hakeem Olajuwon1
Kenny Smith0
Hakeem Olajuwon2
Kenny Smith0
Hakeem Olajuwon6
Kenny Smith0
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Hakeem Olajuwon12
Kenny Smith0
Hakeem Olajuwon5
Kenny Smith0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Hakeem Olajuwon9
Kenny Smith0
Hakeem Olajuwon2
Kenny Smith0
Hakeem Olajuwon2
Kenny Smith0
Hakeem Olajuwon3
Kenny Smith0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Hakeem Olajuwon 21.8
Kenny Smith 12.8

Hakeem Olajuwon 11.1
Kenny Smith 2.0

Hakeem Olajuwon 2.5
Kenny Smith 5.5

Hakeem Olajuwon 1.7
Kenny Smith 1.0

Hakeem Olajuwon 3.1
Kenny Smith 0.1

Totals Stats

Hakeem Olajuwon 26,946
Kenny Smith 9,397

Hakeem Olajuwon 13,748
Kenny Smith 1,454

Hakeem Olajuwon 3,058
Kenny Smith 4,073

Hakeem Olajuwon 2,162
Kenny Smith 759

Hakeem Olajuwon 3,830
Kenny Smith 65

Hakeem Olajuwon 1,238
Kenny Smith 737

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Hakeem Olajuwon .512
Kenny Smith .480

3-Point Percentage
Hakeem Olajuwon .202
Kenny Smith .399

Free Throw Percentage
Hakeem Olajuwon .712
Kenny Smith .829

Best Season (no game minimum)

Hakeem Olajuwon 27.8
(1995)
Kenny Smith 17.7
(1991)

Hakeem Olajuwon 14.0
(1990)
Kenny Smith 2.8
(1989)

Hakeem Olajuwon 3.6
(1994)
Kenny Smith 7.7
(1989)

Hakeem Olajuwon 2.6
(1989)
Kenny Smith 1.5
(1988)

Hakeem Olajuwon 4.6
(1990)
Kenny Smith 0.1
(1991)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Hakeem Olajuwon 25.9
Kenny Smith 11.5

Hakeem Olajuwon 11.2
Kenny Smith 2.2

Hakeem Olajuwon 3.2
Kenny Smith 4.5

Hakeem Olajuwon 1.7
Kenny Smith 0.8

Hakeem Olajuwon 3.3
Kenny Smith 0.1

Totals Stats

Hakeem Olajuwon 3,755
Kenny Smith 780

Hakeem Olajuwon 1,621
Kenny Smith 147

Hakeem Olajuwon 458
Kenny Smith 305

Hakeem Olajuwon 245
Kenny Smith 54

Hakeem Olajuwon 472
Kenny Smith 9

Hakeem Olajuwon 145
Kenny Smith 68

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Hakeem Olajuwon .528
Kenny Smith .457

3-Point Percentage
Hakeem Olajuwon .222
Kenny Smith .448

Free Throw Percentage
Hakeem Olajuwon .719
Kenny Smith .847

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Hakeem Olajuwon 37.5
(1988)
Kenny Smith 15.3
(1991)

Hakeem Olajuwon 16.8
(1988)
Kenny Smith 2.7
(1991)

Hakeem Olajuwon 4.8
(1993)
Kenny Smith 8.0
(1991)

Hakeem Olajuwon 2.5
(1990)
Kenny Smith 1.3
(1991)

Hakeem Olajuwon 5.8
(1990)
Kenny Smith 0.3
(1991)