Nikola Jokic vs. Hakeem Olajuwon Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Hakeem Olajuwon and Nikola Jokic 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
Nikola Jokic:
2015-16 to 2023-24
Hakeem Olajuwon:
1984-85 to 2001-02

NBA Championships and Seasons

Nikola Jokic1
Hakeem Olajuwon2
Nikola Jokic9
Hakeem Olajuwon18
Nikola Jokic5
Hakeem Olajuwon15
Nikola Jokic6
Hakeem Olajuwon12

Honors and Awards

Nikola Jokic2
Hakeem Olajuwon1
Nikola Jokic1
Hakeem Olajuwon2
Nikola Jokic3
Hakeem Olajuwon6
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Nikola Jokic5
Hakeem Olajuwon12
Nikola Jokic0
Hakeem Olajuwon5
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Nikola Jokic0
Hakeem Olajuwon9
Nikola Jokic0
Hakeem Olajuwon2
Nikola Jokic0
Hakeem Olajuwon2
Nikola Jokic0
Hakeem Olajuwon3

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Nikola Jokic 20.8
Hakeem Olajuwon 21.8

Nikola Jokic 10.7
Hakeem Olajuwon 11.1

Nikola Jokic 6.9
Hakeem Olajuwon 2.5

Nikola Jokic 1.2
Hakeem Olajuwon 1.7

Nikola Jokic 0.7
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.1

Totals Stats

Nikola Jokic 13,878
Hakeem Olajuwon 26,946

Nikola Jokic 7,128
Hakeem Olajuwon 13,748

Nikola Jokic 4,588
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,058

Nikola Jokic 804
Hakeem Olajuwon 2,162

Nikola Jokic 486
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,830

Nikola Jokic 666
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,238

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Nikola Jokic .557
Hakeem Olajuwon .512

3-Point Percentage
Nikola Jokic .349
Hakeem Olajuwon .202

Free Throw Percentage
Nikola Jokic .829
Hakeem Olajuwon .712

Best Season (no game minimum)

Nikola Jokic 27.1
(2022)
Hakeem Olajuwon 27.8
(1995)

Nikola Jokic 13.8
(2022)
Hakeem Olajuwon 14.0
(1990)

Nikola Jokic 9.8
(2023)
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.6
(1994)

Nikola Jokic 1.5
(2022)
Hakeem Olajuwon 2.6
(1989)

Nikola Jokic 0.9
(2024)
Hakeem Olajuwon 4.6
(1990)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Nikola Jokic 27.5
Hakeem Olajuwon 25.9

Nikola Jokic 12.1
Hakeem Olajuwon 11.2

Nikola Jokic 7.3
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.2

Nikola Jokic 1.0
Hakeem Olajuwon 1.7

Nikola Jokic 0.9
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.3

Totals Stats

Nikola Jokic 1,869
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,755

Nikola Jokic 820
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,621

Nikola Jokic 496
Hakeem Olajuwon 458

Nikola Jokic 71
Hakeem Olajuwon 245

Nikola Jokic 62
Hakeem Olajuwon 472

Nikola Jokic 68
Hakeem Olajuwon 145

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Nikola Jokic .528
Hakeem Olajuwon .528

3-Point Percentage
Nikola Jokic .412
Hakeem Olajuwon .222

Free Throw Percentage
Nikola Jokic .826
Hakeem Olajuwon .719

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Nikola Jokic 31.0
(2022)
Hakeem Olajuwon 37.5
(1988)

Nikola Jokic 13.5
(2023)
Hakeem Olajuwon 16.8
(1988)

Nikola Jokic 9.5
(2023)
Hakeem Olajuwon 4.8
(1993)

Nikola Jokic 1.6
(2022)
Hakeem Olajuwon 2.5
(1990)

Nikola Jokic 1.0
(2023)
Hakeem Olajuwon 5.8
(1990)