Complete Stats Comparison of Carmelo Anthony and Hakeem Olajuwon

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Carmelo Anthony 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
Carmelo Anthony2
(points, assists)		2
(points, assists)		19
seasons
Hakeem Olajuwon3
(rebounds, steals, blocks)		3
(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
Carmelo Anthony0
0
13
Playoffs
Hakeem Olajuwon5
(points, rebounds, 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
Carmelo Anthony6
stats		8
stats		2
stats
Hakeem Olajuwon6
stats		6
stats		1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Carmelo Anthony4
stats		3
stats		2
stats
Hakeem Olajuwon8
stats		11
stats		1
stat

- "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 rebounds, steals and blocks while Carmelo Anthony had better averages in points and assists.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Carmelo Anthony had better averages in points (+0.7), 3-pointers made (+1.4), free throws made (+0.6) and assists (+0.2)
- Hakeem Olajuwon had better averages in field goals made (+0.7), offensive rebounds (+1.7), defensive rebounds (+3.2), total rebounds (+4.9), steals (+0.7) and blocks (+2.6)
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- Hakeem Olajuwon had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.6) and personal fouls (+0.7)
- Carmelo Anthony had higher averages in field goals attempted (+1.0) and 3-pointers attempted (+3.8)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Carmelo Anthony 22.5
+0.7
Hakeem Olajuwon 21.8
Field Goals Made
Carmelo Anthony 8.0
Hakeem Olajuwon 8.7
+0.7
Field Goals Attempted
Carmelo Anthony 18.0
+1.0
Hakeem Olajuwon 17.0
3-Pointers Made
Carmelo Anthony 1.4
+1.4
Hakeem Olajuwon 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Carmelo Anthony 3.9
+3.8
Hakeem Olajuwon 0.1
Free Throws Made
Carmelo Anthony 5.0
+0.6
Hakeem Olajuwon 4.4
Free Throws Attempted
Carmelo Anthony 6.2
Hakeem Olajuwon 6.2
Offensive Rebounds
Carmelo Anthony 1.6
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.3
+1.7
Defensive Rebounds
Carmelo Anthony 4.6
Hakeem Olajuwon 7.8
+3.2
Total Rebounds
Carmelo Anthony 6.2
Hakeem Olajuwon 11.1
+4.9
Assists
Carmelo Anthony 2.7
+0.2
Hakeem Olajuwon 2.5
Steals
Carmelo Anthony 1.0
Hakeem Olajuwon 1.7
+0.7
Blocks
Carmelo Anthony 0.5
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.1
+2.6
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Carmelo Anthony 2.4
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.0
+0.6
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Carmelo Anthony 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 rebounds, steals and blocks while Carmelo Anthony had more total points and assists.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Carmelo Anthony played more years (+1) and games (+22), and had more points (+1,343), 3-pointers made (+1,706), free throws made (+897) and assists (+364)
- Hakeem Olajuwon had more field goals made (+630), offensive rebounds (+2,051), defensive rebounds (+3,889), total rebounds (+5,940), steals (+939) and blocks (+3,186)
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- Hakeem Olajuwon had more turnovers (+615) and personal fouls (+840)
- Carmelo Anthony had more field goals attempted (+1,652), 3-pointers attempted (+4,749) and free throws attempted (+143)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Carmelo Anthony 19
+1
Hakeem Olajuwon 18
Games
Carmelo Anthony 1,260
+22
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,238
Points
Carmelo Anthony 28,289
+1,343
Hakeem Olajuwon 26,946
Field Goals Made
Carmelo Anthony 10,119
Hakeem Olajuwon 10,749
+630
Field Goals Attempted
Carmelo Anthony 22,643
+1,652
Hakeem Olajuwon 20,991
3-Pointers Made
Carmelo Anthony 1,731
+1,706
Hakeem Olajuwon 25
3-Pointers Attempted
Carmelo Anthony 4,873
+4,749
Hakeem Olajuwon 124
Free Throws Made
Carmelo Anthony 6,320
+897
Hakeem Olajuwon 5,423
Free Throws Attempted
Carmelo Anthony 7,764
+143
Hakeem Olajuwon 7,621
Offensive Rebounds
Carmelo Anthony 1,983
Hakeem Olajuwon 4,034
+2,051
Defensive Rebounds
Carmelo Anthony 5,825
Hakeem Olajuwon 9,714
+3,889
Total Rebounds
Carmelo Anthony 7,808
Hakeem Olajuwon 13,748
+5,940
Assists
Carmelo Anthony 3,422
+364
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,058
Steals
Carmelo Anthony 1,223
Hakeem Olajuwon 2,162
+939
Blocks
Carmelo Anthony 644
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,830
+3,186
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Carmelo Anthony 3,052
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,667
+615
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Carmelo Anthony 3,543
Hakeem Olajuwon 4,383
+840

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Carmelo Anthony 44.7%
Hakeem Olajuwon 51.2%
+6.5
3-Point Percentage
Carmelo Anthony 35.5%
+15.3
Hakeem Olajuwon 20.2%
Free Throw Percentage
Carmelo Anthony 81.4%
+10.2
Hakeem Olajuwon 71.2%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Hakeem Olajuwon had better averages in points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Carmelo Anthony.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Carmelo Anthony had better averages in 3-pointers made (+1.2) and free throws made (+0.6)
- Hakeem Olajuwon had better averages in points (+2.8), field goals made (+2.3), offensive rebounds (+1.4), defensive rebounds (+3.0), total rebounds (+4.5), assists (+0.7), steals (+0.5) and blocks (+3.0)
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- Hakeem Olajuwon had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.3) and personal fouls (+0.3)
- Carmelo Anthony had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+3.7)
- Hakeem Olajuwon had higher averages in field goals attempted (+0.2) and free throws attempted (+0.2)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Carmelo Anthony 23.1
Hakeem Olajuwon 25.9
+2.8
Field Goals Made
Carmelo Anthony 8.1
Hakeem Olajuwon 10.4
+2.3
Field Goals Attempted
Carmelo Anthony 19.4
Hakeem Olajuwon 19.6
+0.2
3-Pointers Made
Carmelo Anthony 1.2
+1.2
Hakeem Olajuwon 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Carmelo Anthony 3.8
+3.7
Hakeem Olajuwon 0.1
Free Throws Made
Carmelo Anthony 5.7
+0.6
Hakeem Olajuwon 5.1
Free Throws Attempted
Carmelo Anthony 6.9
Hakeem Olajuwon 7.1
+0.2
Offensive Rebounds
Carmelo Anthony 1.8
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.2
+1.4
Defensive Rebounds
Carmelo Anthony 4.9
Hakeem Olajuwon 7.9
+3.0
Total Rebounds
Carmelo Anthony 6.7
Hakeem Olajuwon 11.2
+4.5
Assists
Carmelo Anthony 2.5
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.2
+0.7
Steals
Carmelo Anthony 1.2
Hakeem Olajuwon 1.7
+0.5
Blocks
Carmelo Anthony 0.3
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.3
+3.0
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Carmelo Anthony 2.6
Hakeem Olajuwon 2.9
+0.3
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Carmelo Anthony 3.6
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.9
+0.3

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 Carmelo Anthony.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Carmelo Anthony had more 3-pointers made (+97)
- Hakeem Olajuwon played more years (+2) and games (+62), and had more points (+1,841), field goals made (+835), free throws made (+268), offensive rebounds (+318), defensive rebounds (+746), total rebounds (+1,064), assists (+254), steals (+145) and blocks (+443)
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- Hakeem Olajuwon had more turnovers (+206) and personal fouls (+264)
- Carmelo Anthony had more 3-pointers attempted (+294)
- Hakeem Olajuwon had more field goals attempted (+1,233) and free throws attempted (+459)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Carmelo Anthony 13
Hakeem Olajuwon 15
+2
Games
Carmelo Anthony 83
Hakeem Olajuwon 145
+62
Points
Carmelo Anthony 1,914
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,755
+1,841
Field Goals Made
Carmelo Anthony 669
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,504
+835
Field Goals Attempted
Carmelo Anthony 1,614
Hakeem Olajuwon 2,847
+1,233
3-Pointers Made
Carmelo Anthony 101
+97
Hakeem Olajuwon 4
3-Pointers Attempted
Carmelo Anthony 312
+294
Hakeem Olajuwon 18
Free Throws Made
Carmelo Anthony 475
Hakeem Olajuwon 743
+268
Free Throws Attempted
Carmelo Anthony 575
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,034
+459
Offensive Rebounds
Carmelo Anthony 153
Hakeem Olajuwon 471
+318
Defensive Rebounds
Carmelo Anthony 404
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,150
+746
Total Rebounds
Carmelo Anthony 557
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,621
+1,064
Assists
Carmelo Anthony 204
Hakeem Olajuwon 458
+254
Steals
Carmelo Anthony 100
Hakeem Olajuwon 245
+145
Blocks
Carmelo Anthony 29
Hakeem Olajuwon 472
+443
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Carmelo Anthony 218
Hakeem Olajuwon 424
+206
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Carmelo Anthony 298
Hakeem Olajuwon 562
+264

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Carmelo Anthony 41.4%
Hakeem Olajuwon 52.8%
+11.4
3-Point Percentage
Carmelo Anthony 32.4%
+10.2
Hakeem Olajuwon 22.2%
Free Throw Percentage
Carmelo Anthony 82.6%
+10.7
Hakeem Olajuwon 71.9%
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