Hakeem Olajuwon vs. Robert Parish Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Robert Parish 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
Robert Parish:
1976-77 to 1996-97

NBA Championships and Seasons

Hakeem Olajuwon2
Robert Parish4
Hakeem Olajuwon18
Robert Parish21
Hakeem Olajuwon15
Robert Parish16
Hakeem Olajuwon12
Robert Parish9

Honors and Awards

Hakeem Olajuwon1
Robert Parish0
Hakeem Olajuwon2
Robert Parish0
Hakeem Olajuwon6
Robert Parish0
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Hakeem Olajuwon12
Robert Parish2
Hakeem Olajuwon5
Robert Parish0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Hakeem Olajuwon9
Robert Parish0
Hakeem Olajuwon2
Robert Parish0
*
Hakeem Olajuwon2
Robert Parish0
Hakeem Olajuwon3
Robert Parish0
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Hakeem Olajuwon 21.8
Robert Parish 14.5

Hakeem Olajuwon 11.1
Robert Parish 9.1

Hakeem Olajuwon 2.5
Robert Parish 1.4

Hakeem Olajuwon 1.7
Robert Parish 0.8

Hakeem Olajuwon 3.1
Robert Parish 1.5

Totals Stats

Hakeem Olajuwon 26,946
Robert Parish 23,334

Hakeem Olajuwon 13,748
Robert Parish 14,715

Hakeem Olajuwon 3,058
Robert Parish 2,180

Hakeem Olajuwon 2,162
Robert Parish 1,219

Hakeem Olajuwon 3,830
Robert Parish 2,361

Hakeem Olajuwon 1,238
Robert Parish 1,611

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Hakeem Olajuwon .512
Robert Parish .537

3-Point Percentage
Hakeem Olajuwon .202
Robert Parish .000

*
Free Throw Percentage
Hakeem Olajuwon .712
Robert Parish .721

Best Season (no game minimum)

Hakeem Olajuwon 27.8
(1995)
Robert Parish 19.9
(1982)

Hakeem Olajuwon 14.0
(1990)
Robert Parish 12.5
(1989)

Hakeem Olajuwon 3.6
(1994)
Robert Parish 2.2
(1989)

Hakeem Olajuwon 2.6
(1989)
Robert Parish 1.3
(1979)

Hakeem Olajuwon 4.6
(1990)
Robert Parish 2.9
(1979)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Hakeem Olajuwon 25.9
Robert Parish 15.3

Hakeem Olajuwon 11.2
Robert Parish 9.6

Hakeem Olajuwon 3.2
Robert Parish 1.3

Hakeem Olajuwon 1.7
Robert Parish 0.8

Hakeem Olajuwon 3.3
Robert Parish 1.7

Totals Stats

Hakeem Olajuwon 3,755
Robert Parish 2,820

Hakeem Olajuwon 1,621
Robert Parish 1,765

Hakeem Olajuwon 458
Robert Parish 234

Hakeem Olajuwon 245
Robert Parish 145

Hakeem Olajuwon 472
Robert Parish 309

Hakeem Olajuwon 145
Robert Parish 184

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Hakeem Olajuwon .528
Robert Parish .506

3-Point Percentage
Hakeem Olajuwon .222
Robert Parish .000

*
Free Throw Percentage
Hakeem Olajuwon .719
Robert Parish .722

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Hakeem Olajuwon 37.5
(1988)
Robert Parish 21.3
(1982)

Hakeem Olajuwon 16.8
(1988)
Robert Parish 11.3
(1982)

Hakeem Olajuwon 4.8
(1993)
Robert Parish 2.6
(1990)

Hakeem Olajuwon 2.5
(1990)
Robert Parish 1.3
(1989)

Hakeem Olajuwon 5.8
(1990)
Robert Parish 4.0
(1982)

Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.