Michael Olowokandi vs. Ben Simmons Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Ben Simmons and Michael Olowokandi 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

Michael Olowokandi

vs.

Ben Simmons

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Michael Olowokandi: 1998-99 to 2006-07
Ben Simmons: 2017-18 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Olowokandi 0 Ben Simmons 0

NBA Seasons Michael Olowokandi 9 Ben Simmons 6

Playoffs Played Michael Olowokandi 1 Ben Simmons 3

All-Star Games Michael Olowokandi 0 Ben Simmons 3

Honors and Awards

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Michael Olowokandi 0 Ben Simmons 1

All-Defensive 1st Team Michael Olowokandi 0 Ben Simmons 2

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Michael Olowokandi 0 Ben Simmons 2

Steals Leader Michael Olowokandi 0 Ben Simmons 1

Rookie of The Year Michael Olowokandi 0 Ben Simmons 1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Olowokandi 8.3 Ben Simmons 14.4

Rebounds Per Game Michael Olowokandi 6.8 Ben Simmons 7.8

Assists Per Game Michael Olowokandi 0.7 Ben Simmons 7.4

Steals Per Game Michael Olowokandi 0.5 Ben Simmons 1.6

Blocks Per Game Michael Olowokandi 1.4 Ben Simmons 0.7

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Olowokandi 4,135 Ben Simmons 4,765

Total Rebounds Michael Olowokandi 3,414 Ben Simmons 2,599

Total Assists Michael Olowokandi 327 Ben Simmons 2,469

Total Steals Michael Olowokandi 226 Ben Simmons 530

Total Blocks Michael Olowokandi 697 Ben Simmons 232

Total Games Michael Olowokandi 500 Ben Simmons 332

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Olowokandi .435 Ben Simmons .560

3-Point Percentage Michael Olowokandi - Ben Simmons .139

Free Throw Percentage Michael Olowokandi .597 Ben Simmons .589

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Olowokandi 12.3 (2003) Ben Simmons 16.9 (2019)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Olowokandi 9.1 (2003) Ben Simmons 8.8 (2019)

Assists Per Game Michael Olowokandi 1.3 (2003) Ben Simmons 8.2 (2018)

Steals Per Game Michael Olowokandi 0.7 (2002) Ben Simmons 2.1 (2020)

Blocks Per Game Michael Olowokandi 2.2 (2003) Ben Simmons 0.9 (2018)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Olowokandi 2.1 Ben Simmons 13.9

Rebounds Per Game Michael Olowokandi 3.5 Ben Simmons 8.0

Assists Per Game Michael Olowokandi 0.1 Ben Simmons 7.5

Steals Per Game Michael Olowokandi 0.1 Ben Simmons 1.4

Blocks Per Game Michael Olowokandi 0.7 Ben Simmons 0.9

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Olowokandi 31 Ben Simmons 473

Total Rebounds Michael Olowokandi 52 Ben Simmons 273

Total Assists Michael Olowokandi 2 Ben Simmons 255

Total Steals Michael Olowokandi 2 Ben Simmons 47

Total Blocks Michael Olowokandi 11 Ben Simmons 30

Total Games Michael Olowokandi 15 Ben Simmons 34

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Olowokandi .324 Ben Simmons .571

3-Point Percentage Michael Olowokandi .000 Ben Simmons .000

Free Throw Percentage Michael Olowokandi .875 Ben Simmons .520

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Olowokandi 2.1 (2004) Ben Simmons 16.3 (2018)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Olowokandi 3.5 (2004) Ben Simmons 9.4 (2018)

Assists Per Game Michael Olowokandi 0.1 (2004) Ben Simmons 8.8 (2021)

Steals Per Game Michael Olowokandi 0.1 (2004) Ben Simmons 1.7 (2018)

Blocks Per Game Michael Olowokandi 0.7 (2004) Ben Simmons 1.0 (2019)