Pete Maravich vs. Hakeem Olajuwon Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Hakeem Olajuwon and Pete Maravich 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
Pete Maravich:
1970-71 to 1979-80
Hakeem Olajuwon:
1984-85 to 2001-02

NBA Championships and Seasons

Pete Maravich0
Hakeem Olajuwon2
Pete Maravich10
Hakeem Olajuwon18
Pete Maravich4
Hakeem Olajuwon15
Pete Maravich5
Hakeem Olajuwon12

Honors and Awards

Pete Maravich0
Hakeem Olajuwon1
Pete Maravich0
Hakeem Olajuwon2
Pete Maravich2
Hakeem Olajuwon6
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Pete Maravich4
Hakeem Olajuwon12
Pete Maravich0
Hakeem Olajuwon5
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Pete Maravich0
Hakeem Olajuwon9
Pete Maravich0 *
Hakeem Olajuwon2
Pete Maravich1
Hakeem Olajuwon0
Pete Maravich0
Hakeem Olajuwon2
Pete Maravich0 *
Hakeem Olajuwon3
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.
Blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Pete Maravich 24.2
Hakeem Olajuwon 21.8

Pete Maravich 4.2
Hakeem Olajuwon 11.1

Pete Maravich 5.4
Hakeem Olajuwon 2.5

Pete Maravich 1.4
*
Hakeem Olajuwon 1.7

Pete Maravich 0.3
*
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.1

Totals Stats

Pete Maravich 15,948
Hakeem Olajuwon 26,946

Pete Maravich 2,747
Hakeem Olajuwon 13,748

Pete Maravich 3,563
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,058

Pete Maravich 587
*
Hakeem Olajuwon 2,162

Pete Maravich 108
*
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,830

Pete Maravich 658
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,238

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Pete Maravich .441
Hakeem Olajuwon .512

3-Point Percentage
Pete Maravich .667
*
Hakeem Olajuwon .202

Free Throw Percentage
Pete Maravich .820
Hakeem Olajuwon .712

Best Season (no game minimum)

Pete Maravich 31.1
(1977)
Hakeem Olajuwon 27.8
(1995)

Pete Maravich 5.3
(1975)
Hakeem Olajuwon 14.0
(1990)

Pete Maravich 6.9
(1973)
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.6
(1994)

Pete Maravich 2.0
(1978)
*
Hakeem Olajuwon 2.6
(1989)

Pete Maravich 0.4
(1976)
*
Hakeem Olajuwon 4.6
(1990)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Pete Maravich 18.7
Hakeem Olajuwon 25.9

Pete Maravich 3.7
Hakeem Olajuwon 11.2

Pete Maravich 3.8
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.2

Pete Maravich 0.3
*
Hakeem Olajuwon 1.7

Pete Maravich 0.0
*
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.3

Totals Stats

Pete Maravich 487
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,755

Pete Maravich 95
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,621

Pete Maravich 98
Hakeem Olajuwon 458

Pete Maravich 3
*
Hakeem Olajuwon 245

Pete Maravich 0
*
Hakeem Olajuwon 472

Pete Maravich 26
Hakeem Olajuwon 145

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Pete Maravich .423
Hakeem Olajuwon .528

3-Point Percentage
Pete Maravich .333
*
Hakeem Olajuwon .222

Free Throw Percentage
Pete Maravich .784
Hakeem Olajuwon .719

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Pete Maravich 27.7
(1972)
Hakeem Olajuwon 37.5
(1988)

Pete Maravich 5.3
(1972)
Hakeem Olajuwon 16.8
(1988)

Pete Maravich 6.7
(1973)
Hakeem Olajuwon 4.8
(1993)

Pete Maravich 0.3
(1980)
*
Hakeem Olajuwon 2.5
(1990)

Pete Maravich 0.0
(1980)
*
Hakeem Olajuwon 5.8
(1990)

Notes: * Blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.
Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.