Complete Stats Comparison of Charles Barkley and Hakeem Olajuwon

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Charles Barkley 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
Charles Barkley3
(points, rebounds, assists)		1
(assists)		16
seasons
Hakeem Olajuwon2
(steals, 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
Charles Barkley2
(rebounds, assists)		1
(assists)		13
Playoffs
Hakeem Olajuwon3
(points, steals, blocks)		4
(points, rebounds, 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
Charles Barkley7
stats		6
stats		3
stats
Hakeem Olajuwon5
stats		8
stats		0
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Charles Barkley7
stats		6
stats		1
stat
Hakeem Olajuwon4
stats		8
stats		2
stats
they are tied1
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, Charles Barkley had better averages in points, rebounds and assists while Hakeem Olajuwon had better averages in steals and blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Charles Barkley had better averages in points (+0.3), 3-pointers made (+0.5), free throws made (+1.5), offensive rebounds (+0.7), total rebounds (+0.6) and assists (+1.4)
- Hakeem Olajuwon had better averages in field goals made (+0.8), defensive rebounds (+0.1), steals (+0.2) and blocks (+2.3)
- Charles Barkley had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.1)
- Hakeem Olajuwon had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.4)
- Charles Barkley had higher averages in 3-pointers attempted (+1.8) and free throws attempted (+1.9)
- Hakeem Olajuwon had higher average in field goals attempted (+2.5)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Charles Barkley 22.1
+0.3
Hakeem Olajuwon 21.8
Field Goals Made
Charles Barkley 7.9
Hakeem Olajuwon 8.7
+0.8
Field Goals Attempted
Charles Barkley 14.5
Hakeem Olajuwon 17.0
+2.5
3-Pointers Made
Charles Barkley 0.5
+0.5
Hakeem Olajuwon 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Charles Barkley 1.9
+1.8
Hakeem Olajuwon 0.1
Free Throws Made
Charles Barkley 5.9
+1.5
Hakeem Olajuwon 4.4
Free Throws Attempted
Charles Barkley 8.1
+1.9
Hakeem Olajuwon 6.2
Offensive Rebounds
Charles Barkley 4.0
+0.7
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.3
Defensive Rebounds
Charles Barkley 7.7
Hakeem Olajuwon 7.8
+0.1
Total Rebounds
Charles Barkley 11.7
+0.6
Hakeem Olajuwon 11.1
Assists
Charles Barkley 3.9
+1.4
Hakeem Olajuwon 2.5
Steals
Charles Barkley 1.5
Hakeem Olajuwon 1.7
+0.2
Blocks
Charles Barkley 0.8
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.1
+2.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Charles Barkley 3.1
+0.1
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.0
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Charles Barkley 3.1
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.5
+0.4

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 Charles Barkley had more total assists.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Charles Barkley had more 3-pointers made (+513), free throws made (+926), offensive rebounds (+226) and assists (+1,157)
- Hakeem Olajuwon played more years (+2) and games (+165), and had more points (+3,189), field goals made (+2,314), defensive rebounds (+1,428), total rebounds (+1,202), steals (+514) and blocks (+2,942)
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- Hakeem Olajuwon had more turnovers (+291) and personal fouls (+1,096)
- Charles Barkley had more 3-pointers attempted (+1,896) and free throws attempted (+1,022)
- Hakeem Olajuwon had more field goals attempted (+5,386)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Charles Barkley 16
Hakeem Olajuwon 18
+2
Games
Charles Barkley 1,073
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,238
+165
Points
Charles Barkley 23,757
Hakeem Olajuwon 26,946
+3,189
Field Goals Made
Charles Barkley 8,435
Hakeem Olajuwon 10,749
+2,314
Field Goals Attempted
Charles Barkley 15,605
Hakeem Olajuwon 20,991
+5,386
3-Pointers Made
Charles Barkley 538
+513
Hakeem Olajuwon 25
3-Pointers Attempted
Charles Barkley 2,020
+1,896
Hakeem Olajuwon 124
Free Throws Made
Charles Barkley 6,349
+926
Hakeem Olajuwon 5,423
Free Throws Attempted
Charles Barkley 8,643
+1,022
Hakeem Olajuwon 7,621
Offensive Rebounds
Charles Barkley 4,260
+226
Hakeem Olajuwon 4,034
Defensive Rebounds
Charles Barkley 8,286
Hakeem Olajuwon 9,714
+1,428
Total Rebounds
Charles Barkley 12,546
Hakeem Olajuwon 13,748
+1,202
Assists
Charles Barkley 4,215
+1,157
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,058
Steals
Charles Barkley 1,648
Hakeem Olajuwon 2,162
+514
Blocks
Charles Barkley 888
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,830
+2,942
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Charles Barkley 3,376
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,667
+291
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Charles Barkley 3,287
Hakeem Olajuwon 4,383
+1,096

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Charles Barkley had better field goal percentage, 3-point percentage and free throw percentage than Hakeem Olajuwon.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Charles Barkley 54.1%
+2.9
Hakeem Olajuwon 51.2%
3-Point Percentage
Charles Barkley 26.6%
+6.4
Hakeem Olajuwon 20.2%
Free Throw Percentage
Charles Barkley 73.5%
+2.3
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 had better averages in points, steals and blocks while Charles Barkley had better averages in rebounds and assists.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Charles Barkley had better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.5), free throws made (+1.0), offensive rebounds (+0.9), defensive rebounds (+0.8), total rebounds (+1.7) and assists (+0.7)
- Hakeem Olajuwon had better averages in points (+2.9), field goals made (+2.2), steals (+0.1) and blocks (+2.4)
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- Hakeem Olajuwon had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.6)
- Charles Barkley had higher averages in 3-pointers attempted (+1.9) and free throws attempted (+1.4)
- Hakeem Olajuwon had higher average in field goals attempted (+3.6)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Charles Barkley 23.0
Hakeem Olajuwon 25.9
+2.9
Field Goals Made
Charles Barkley 8.2
Hakeem Olajuwon 10.4
+2.2
Field Goals Attempted
Charles Barkley 16.0
Hakeem Olajuwon 19.6
+3.6
3-Pointers Made
Charles Barkley 0.5
+0.5
Hakeem Olajuwon 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Charles Barkley 2.0
+1.9
Hakeem Olajuwon 0.1
Free Throws Made
Charles Barkley 6.1
+1.0
Hakeem Olajuwon 5.1
Free Throws Attempted
Charles Barkley 8.5
+1.4
Hakeem Olajuwon 7.1
Offensive Rebounds
Charles Barkley 4.1
+0.9
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.2
Defensive Rebounds
Charles Barkley 8.7
+0.8
Hakeem Olajuwon 7.9
Total Rebounds
Charles Barkley 12.9
+1.7
Hakeem Olajuwon 11.2
Assists
Charles Barkley 3.9
+0.7
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.2
Steals
Charles Barkley 1.6
Hakeem Olajuwon 1.7
+0.1
Blocks
Charles Barkley 0.9
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.3
+2.4
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Charles Barkley 2.9
Hakeem Olajuwon 2.9
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Charles Barkley 3.3
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.9
+0.6

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Hakeem Olajuwon had more total points, rebounds, steals and blocks while Charles Barkley had more total assists.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Charles Barkley had more 3-pointers made (+60), free throws made (+8), offensive rebounds (+39) and assists (+24)
- Hakeem Olajuwon played more years (+2) and games (+22), and had more points (+922), field goals made (+495), defensive rebounds (+78), total rebounds (+39), steals (+52) and blocks (+364)
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- Hakeem Olajuwon had more turnovers (+71) and personal fouls (+154)
- Charles Barkley had more 3-pointers attempted (+233) and free throws attempted (+14)
- Hakeem Olajuwon had more field goals attempted (+882)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Charles Barkley 13
Hakeem Olajuwon 15
+2
Games
Charles Barkley 123
Hakeem Olajuwon 145
+22
Points
Charles Barkley 2,833
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,755
+922
Field Goals Made
Charles Barkley 1,009
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,504
+495
Field Goals Attempted
Charles Barkley 1,965
Hakeem Olajuwon 2,847
+882
3-Pointers Made
Charles Barkley 64
+60
Hakeem Olajuwon 4
3-Pointers Attempted
Charles Barkley 251
+233
Hakeem Olajuwon 18
Free Throws Made
Charles Barkley 751
+8
Hakeem Olajuwon 743
Free Throws Attempted
Charles Barkley 1,048
+14
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,034
Offensive Rebounds
Charles Barkley 510
+39
Hakeem Olajuwon 471
Defensive Rebounds
Charles Barkley 1,072
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,150
+78
Total Rebounds
Charles Barkley 1,582
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,621
+39
Assists
Charles Barkley 482
+24
Hakeem Olajuwon 458
Steals
Charles Barkley 193
Hakeem Olajuwon 245
+52
Blocks
Charles Barkley 108
Hakeem Olajuwon 472
+364
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Charles Barkley 353
Hakeem Olajuwon 424
+71
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Charles Barkley 408
Hakeem Olajuwon 562
+154

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 Charles Barkley had better 3-point percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Charles Barkley 51.3%
Hakeem Olajuwon 52.8%
+1.5
3-Point Percentage
Charles Barkley 25.5%
+3.3
Hakeem Olajuwon 22.2%
Free Throw Percentage
Charles Barkley 71.7%
Hakeem Olajuwon 71.9%
+0.2
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