Complete Stats Comparison of Anthony Davis and Hakeem Olajuwon

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Anthony Davis and Hakeem Olajuwon during their NBA careers. First we show you a summary of who had better numbers on each statistical category and then we compare in detail the performance of each of these stars in the regular season and the Playoffs, both in total stats and averages per game.

Player comparisons:
Career comparison / Season by season / Stats / Stats Rankings

This in-depth comparison includes all the numbers, if you prefer a simplified version of this analysis with only the basic statistics, you will find it at the career comparison of these two NBA stars.

On this page we compare:

Who has better stats? Main stats / All stats
Regular Season: Averages / Totals / Pecentages
Playoffs: Averages / Totals / Pecentages

Main Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Anthony Davis2
(points, assists)		0
14
seasons
Hakeem Olajuwon3
(rebounds, steals, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		18
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Anthony Davis2
(points, rebounds)		0
6
Playoffs
Hakeem Olajuwon3
(assists, steals, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		15
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Anthony Davis8
stats		3
stats		3
stats
Hakeem Olajuwon4
stats		11
stats		0
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Anthony Davis7
stats		3
stats		3
stats
Hakeem Olajuwon5
stats		11
stats		0
stats

- "Better Career Total" includes games and years played as stats.

- For turnovers and personal fouls, lower numbers are better.

- Field goal, free-throw and three-point attempts are not included on these tables since it can't be said that higher is better.

Now, lets compare all their stats in detail, one by one...

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Hakeem Olajuwon has better averages in rebounds, steals and blocks while Anthony Davis has better averages in points and assists.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Anthony Davis has better averages in points (+2.3), field goals made (+0.3), 3-pointers made (+0.5), free throws made (+1.2), defensive rebounds (+0.2) and assists (+0.1)
- Hakeem Olajuwon has better averages in offensive rebounds (+0.6), total rebounds (+0.4), steals (+0.4) and blocks (+0.8)
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- Hakeem Olajuwon has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.0) and personal fouls (+1.2)
- Anthony Davis has higher averages in field goals attempted (+0.3), 3-pointers attempted (+1.5) and free throws attempted (+0.9)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Anthony Davis 24.1
+2.3
Hakeem Olajuwon 21.8
Field Goals Made
Anthony Davis 9.0
+0.3
Hakeem Olajuwon 8.7
Field Goals Attempted
Anthony Davis 17.3
+0.3
Hakeem Olajuwon 17.0
3-Pointers Made
Anthony Davis 0.5
+0.5
Hakeem Olajuwon 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Anthony Davis 1.6
+1.5
Hakeem Olajuwon 0.1
Free Throws Made
Anthony Davis 5.6
+1.2
Hakeem Olajuwon 4.4
Free Throws Attempted
Anthony Davis 7.1
+0.9
Hakeem Olajuwon 6.2
Offensive Rebounds
Anthony Davis 2.7
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.3
+0.6
Defensive Rebounds
Anthony Davis 8.0
+0.2
Hakeem Olajuwon 7.8
Total Rebounds
Anthony Davis 10.7
Hakeem Olajuwon 11.1
+0.4
Assists
Anthony Davis 2.6
+0.1
Hakeem Olajuwon 2.5
Steals
Anthony Davis 1.3
Hakeem Olajuwon 1.7
+0.4
Blocks
Anthony Davis 2.3
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.1
+0.8
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Anthony Davis 2.0
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.0
+1.0
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Anthony Davis 2.3
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.5
+1.2

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Hakeem Olajuwon has more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Anthony Davis.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Anthony Davis has more 3-pointers made (+353)
- Hakeem Olajuwon played more years (+4) and games (+447), and has more points (+7,868), field goals made (+3,612), free throws made (+997), offensive rebounds (+1,932), defensive rebounds (+3,353), total rebounds (+5,285), assists (+1,038), steals (+1,122) and blocks (+2,009)
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- Hakeem Olajuwon has more turnovers (+2,085) and personal fouls (+2,530)
- Anthony Davis has more 3-pointers attempted (+1,156)
- Hakeem Olajuwon has more field goals attempted (+7,331) and free throws attempted (+2,044)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Anthony Davis 14
Hakeem Olajuwon 18
+4
Games
Anthony Davis 791
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,238
+447
Points
Anthony Davis 19,078
Hakeem Olajuwon 26,946
+7,868
Field Goals Made
Anthony Davis 7,137
Hakeem Olajuwon 10,749
+3,612
Field Goals Attempted
Anthony Davis 13,660
Hakeem Olajuwon 20,991
+7,331
3-Pointers Made
Anthony Davis 378
+353
Hakeem Olajuwon 25
3-Pointers Attempted
Anthony Davis 1,280
+1,156
Hakeem Olajuwon 124
Free Throws Made
Anthony Davis 4,426
Hakeem Olajuwon 5,423
+997
Free Throws Attempted
Anthony Davis 5,577
Hakeem Olajuwon 7,621
+2,044
Offensive Rebounds
Anthony Davis 2,102
Hakeem Olajuwon 4,034
+1,932
Defensive Rebounds
Anthony Davis 6,361
Hakeem Olajuwon 9,714
+3,353
Total Rebounds
Anthony Davis 8,463
Hakeem Olajuwon 13,748
+5,285
Assists
Anthony Davis 2,020
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,058
+1,038
Steals
Anthony Davis 1,040
Hakeem Olajuwon 2,162
+1,122
Blocks
Anthony Davis 1,821
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,830
+2,009
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Anthony Davis 1,582
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,667
+2,085
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Anthony Davis 1,853
Hakeem Olajuwon 4,383
+2,530

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Anthony Davis has better field goal percentage, 3-point percentage and free throw percentage than Hakeem Olajuwon.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Anthony Davis 52.2%
+1.0
Hakeem Olajuwon 51.2%
3-Point Percentage
Anthony Davis 29.5%
+9.3
Hakeem Olajuwon 20.2%
Free Throw Percentage
Anthony Davis 79.4%
+8.2
Hakeem Olajuwon 71.2%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Hakeem Olajuwon has better averages in assists, steals and blocks while Anthony Davis has better averages in points and rebounds.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Anthony Davis has better averages in points (+0.2), 3-pointers made (+0.6), free throws made (+1.3), defensive rebounds (+1.4) and total rebounds (+0.6)
- Hakeem Olajuwon has better averages in field goals made (+0.8), offensive rebounds (+0.7), assists (+0.4), steals (+0.4) and blocks (+1.1)
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- Hakeem Olajuwon has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.6) and personal fouls (+1.0)
- Anthony Davis has higher averages in 3-pointers attempted (+1.8) and free throws attempted (+0.5)
- Hakeem Olajuwon has higher average in field goals attempted (+1.9)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Anthony Davis 26.1
+0.2
Hakeem Olajuwon 25.9
Field Goals Made
Anthony Davis 9.6
Hakeem Olajuwon 10.4
+0.8
Field Goals Attempted
Anthony Davis 17.7
Hakeem Olajuwon 19.6
+1.9
3-Pointers Made
Anthony Davis 0.6
+0.6
Hakeem Olajuwon 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Anthony Davis 1.9
+1.8
Hakeem Olajuwon 0.1
Free Throws Made
Anthony Davis 6.4
+1.3
Hakeem Olajuwon 5.1
Free Throws Attempted
Anthony Davis 7.6
+0.5
Hakeem Olajuwon 7.1
Offensive Rebounds
Anthony Davis 2.5
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.2
+0.7
Defensive Rebounds
Anthony Davis 9.3
+1.4
Hakeem Olajuwon 7.9
Total Rebounds
Anthony Davis 11.8
+0.6
Hakeem Olajuwon 11.2
Assists
Anthony Davis 2.8
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.2
+0.4
Steals
Anthony Davis 1.3
Hakeem Olajuwon 1.7
+0.4
Blocks
Anthony Davis 2.2
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.3
+1.1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Anthony Davis 2.3
Hakeem Olajuwon 2.9
+0.6
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Anthony Davis 2.9
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.9
+1.0

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Hakeem Olajuwon has more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Anthony Davis.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Anthony Davis has more 3-pointers made (+32)
- Hakeem Olajuwon played more years (+9) and games (+85), and has more points (+2,189), field goals made (+930), free throws made (+361), offensive rebounds (+323), defensive rebounds (+593), total rebounds (+916), assists (+288), steals (+169) and blocks (+343)
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- Hakeem Olajuwon has more turnovers (+284) and personal fouls (+390)
- Anthony Davis has more 3-pointers attempted (+97)
- Hakeem Olajuwon has more field goals attempted (+1,788) and free throws attempted (+579)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Anthony Davis 6
Hakeem Olajuwon 15
+9
Games
Anthony Davis 60
Hakeem Olajuwon 145
+85
Points
Anthony Davis 1,566
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,755
+2,189
Field Goals Made
Anthony Davis 574
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,504
+930
Field Goals Attempted
Anthony Davis 1,059
Hakeem Olajuwon 2,847
+1,788
3-Pointers Made
Anthony Davis 36
+32
Hakeem Olajuwon 4
3-Pointers Attempted
Anthony Davis 115
+97
Hakeem Olajuwon 18
Free Throws Made
Anthony Davis 382
Hakeem Olajuwon 743
+361
Free Throws Attempted
Anthony Davis 455
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,034
+579
Offensive Rebounds
Anthony Davis 148
Hakeem Olajuwon 471
+323
Defensive Rebounds
Anthony Davis 557
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,150
+593
Total Rebounds
Anthony Davis 705
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,621
+916
Assists
Anthony Davis 170
Hakeem Olajuwon 458
+288
Steals
Anthony Davis 76
Hakeem Olajuwon 245
+169
Blocks
Anthony Davis 129
Hakeem Olajuwon 472
+343
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Anthony Davis 140
Hakeem Olajuwon 424
+284
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Anthony Davis 172
Hakeem Olajuwon 562
+390

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Anthony Davis has better field goal percentage, 3-point percentage and free throw percentage than Hakeem Olajuwon.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Anthony Davis 54.2%
+1.4
Hakeem Olajuwon 52.8%
3-Point Percentage
Anthony Davis 31.3%
+9.1
Hakeem Olajuwon 22.2%
Free Throw Percentage
Anthony Davis 84.0%
+12.1
Hakeem Olajuwon 71.9%
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