Complete Stats Comparison of Baron Davis and Hakeem Olajuwon

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Baron 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 / Games against each other

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
Baron Davis2
(assists, steals)		1
(assists)		13
seasons
Hakeem Olajuwon3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		4
(points, rebounds, steals, blocks)		18
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Baron Davis2
(assists, steals)		0
7
Playoffs
Hakeem Olajuwon3
(points, rebounds, 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
Baron Davis5
stats		4
stats		1
stat
Hakeem Olajuwon7
stats		10
stats		2
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Baron Davis5
stats		3
stats		1
stat
Hakeem Olajuwon7
stats		11
stats		2
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 had better averages in points, rebounds and blocks while Baron Davis had better averages in assists and steals.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Baron Davis had better averages in 3-pointers made (+1.6), assists (+4.7) and steals (+0.1)
- Hakeem Olajuwon had better averages in points (+5.7), field goals made (+2.8), free throws made (+1.6), offensive rebounds (+2.4), defensive rebounds (+4.9), total rebounds (+7.3) and blocks (+2.7)
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- Hakeem Olajuwon had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.2) and personal fouls (+0.7)
- Baron Davis had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+4.9)
- Hakeem Olajuwon had higher averages in field goals attempted (+2.7) and free throws attempted (+2.3)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Baron Davis 16.1
Hakeem Olajuwon 21.8
+5.7
Field Goals Made
Baron Davis 5.9
Hakeem Olajuwon 8.7
+2.8
Field Goals Attempted
Baron Davis 14.3
Hakeem Olajuwon 17.0
+2.7
3-Pointers Made
Baron Davis 1.6
+1.6
Hakeem Olajuwon 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Baron Davis 5.0
+4.9
Hakeem Olajuwon 0.1
Free Throws Made
Baron Davis 2.8
Hakeem Olajuwon 4.4
+1.6
Free Throws Attempted
Baron Davis 3.9
Hakeem Olajuwon 6.2
+2.3
Offensive Rebounds
Baron Davis 0.9
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.3
+2.4
Defensive Rebounds
Baron Davis 2.9
Hakeem Olajuwon 7.8
+4.9
Total Rebounds
Baron Davis 3.8
Hakeem Olajuwon 11.1
+7.3
Assists
Baron Davis 7.2
+4.7
Hakeem Olajuwon 2.5
Steals
Baron Davis 1.8
+0.1
Hakeem Olajuwon 1.7
Blocks
Baron Davis 0.4
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.1
+2.7
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Baron Davis 2.8
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.0
+0.2
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Baron Davis 2.8
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.5
+0.7

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Hakeem Olajuwon had more total points, rebounds, steals and blocks while Baron Davis had more total assists.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Baron Davis had more 3-pointers made (+1,307) and assists (+2,967)
- Hakeem Olajuwon played more years (+5) and games (+403), and had more points (+13,499), field goals made (+5,861), free throws made (+3,084), offensive rebounds (+3,272), defensive rebounds (+7,293), total rebounds (+10,565), steals (+632) and blocks (+3,470)
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- Hakeem Olajuwon had more turnovers (+1,359) and personal fouls (+2,022)
- Baron Davis had more 3-pointers attempted (+4,035)
- Hakeem Olajuwon had more field goals attempted (+9,040) and free throws attempted (+4,329)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Baron Davis 13
Hakeem Olajuwon 18
+5
Games
Baron Davis 835
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,238
+403
Points
Baron Davis 13,447
Hakeem Olajuwon 26,946
+13,499
Field Goals Made
Baron Davis 4,888
Hakeem Olajuwon 10,749
+5,861
Field Goals Attempted
Baron Davis 11,951
Hakeem Olajuwon 20,991
+9,040
3-Pointers Made
Baron Davis 1,332
+1,307
Hakeem Olajuwon 25
3-Pointers Attempted
Baron Davis 4,159
+4,035
Hakeem Olajuwon 124
Free Throws Made
Baron Davis 2,339
Hakeem Olajuwon 5,423
+3,084
Free Throws Attempted
Baron Davis 3,292
Hakeem Olajuwon 7,621
+4,329
Offensive Rebounds
Baron Davis 762
Hakeem Olajuwon 4,034
+3,272
Defensive Rebounds
Baron Davis 2,421
Hakeem Olajuwon 9,714
+7,293
Total Rebounds
Baron Davis 3,183
Hakeem Olajuwon 13,748
+10,565
Assists
Baron Davis 6,025
+2,967
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,058
Steals
Baron Davis 1,530
Hakeem Olajuwon 2,162
+632
Blocks
Baron Davis 360
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,830
+3,470
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Baron Davis 2,308
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,667
+1,359
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Baron Davis 2,361
Hakeem Olajuwon 4,383
+2,022

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Hakeem Olajuwon had better field goal percentage and free throw percentage while Baron Davis had better 3-point percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Baron Davis 40.9%
Hakeem Olajuwon 51.2%
+10.3
3-Point Percentage
Baron Davis 32.0%
+11.8
Hakeem Olajuwon 20.2%
Free Throw Percentage
Baron Davis 71.1%
Hakeem Olajuwon 71.2%
+0.1

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Baron Davis had better averages in 3-pointers made (+2.0), assists (+3.0) and steals (+0.6)
- Hakeem Olajuwon had better averages in points (+7.1), field goals made (+3.8), free throws made (+1.4), offensive rebounds (+2.2), defensive rebounds (+4.6), total rebounds (+6.9) and blocks (+2.8)
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- Hakeem Olajuwon had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.3) and personal fouls (+0.4)
- Baron Davis had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+5.6)
- Hakeem Olajuwon had higher averages in field goals attempted (+4.7) and free throws attempted (+1.9)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Baron Davis 18.8
Hakeem Olajuwon 25.9
+7.1
Field Goals Made
Baron Davis 6.6
Hakeem Olajuwon 10.4
+3.8
Field Goals Attempted
Baron Davis 14.9
Hakeem Olajuwon 19.6
+4.7
3-Pointers Made
Baron Davis 2.0
+2.0
Hakeem Olajuwon 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Baron Davis 5.7
+5.6
Hakeem Olajuwon 0.1
Free Throws Made
Baron Davis 3.7
Hakeem Olajuwon 5.1
+1.4
Free Throws Attempted
Baron Davis 5.2
Hakeem Olajuwon 7.1
+1.9
Offensive Rebounds
Baron Davis 1.0
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.2
+2.2
Defensive Rebounds
Baron Davis 3.3
Hakeem Olajuwon 7.9
+4.6
Total Rebounds
Baron Davis 4.3
Hakeem Olajuwon 11.2
+6.9
Assists
Baron Davis 6.2
+3.0
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.2
Steals
Baron Davis 2.3
+0.6
Hakeem Olajuwon 1.7
Blocks
Baron Davis 0.5
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.3
+2.8
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Baron Davis 2.6
Hakeem Olajuwon 2.9
+0.3
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Baron Davis 3.5
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.9
+0.4

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Baron Davis had more 3-pointers made (+95)
- Hakeem Olajuwon played more years (+8) and games (+95), and had more points (+2,813), field goals made (+1,175), free throws made (+558), offensive rebounds (+422), defensive rebounds (+986), total rebounds (+1,408), assists (+147), steals (+131) and blocks (+448)
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- Hakeem Olajuwon had more turnovers (+293) and personal fouls (+385)
- Baron Davis had more 3-pointers attempted (+265)
- Hakeem Olajuwon had more field goals attempted (+2,102) and free throws attempted (+773)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Baron Davis 7
Hakeem Olajuwon 15
+8
Games
Baron Davis 50
Hakeem Olajuwon 145
+95
Points
Baron Davis 942
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,755
+2,813
Field Goals Made
Baron Davis 329
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,504
+1,175
Field Goals Attempted
Baron Davis 745
Hakeem Olajuwon 2,847
+2,102
3-Pointers Made
Baron Davis 99
+95
Hakeem Olajuwon 4
3-Pointers Attempted
Baron Davis 283
+265
Hakeem Olajuwon 18
Free Throws Made
Baron Davis 185
Hakeem Olajuwon 743
+558
Free Throws Attempted
Baron Davis 261
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,034
+773
Offensive Rebounds
Baron Davis 49
Hakeem Olajuwon 471
+422
Defensive Rebounds
Baron Davis 164
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,150
+986
Total Rebounds
Baron Davis 213
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,621
+1,408
Assists
Baron Davis 311
Hakeem Olajuwon 458
+147
Steals
Baron Davis 114
Hakeem Olajuwon 245
+131
Blocks
Baron Davis 24
Hakeem Olajuwon 472
+448
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Baron Davis 131
Hakeem Olajuwon 424
+293
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Baron Davis 177
Hakeem Olajuwon 562
+385

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Hakeem Olajuwon had better field goal percentage and free throw percentage while Baron Davis had better 3-point percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Baron Davis 44.2%
Hakeem Olajuwon 52.8%
+8.6
3-Point Percentage
Baron Davis 35.0%
+12.8
Hakeem Olajuwon 22.2%
Free Throw Percentage
Baron Davis 70.9%
Hakeem Olajuwon 71.9%
+1.0
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