Complete Stats Comparison of Chris Mullin and Hakeem Olajuwon

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Chris Mullin 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
Chris Mullin1
(assists)		1
(assists)		16
seasons
Hakeem Olajuwon4
(points, rebounds, 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
Chris Mullin0
0
8
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
Chris Mullin4
stats		4
stats		2
stats
Hakeem Olajuwon8
stats		10
stats		1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Chris Mullin3
stats		3
stats		2
stats
Hakeem Olajuwon9
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 points, rebounds, steals and blocks while Chris Mullin had better average in assists.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Chris Mullin had better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.8) and assists (+1.0)
- Hakeem Olajuwon had better averages in points (+3.6), field goals made (+1.9), free throws made (+0.7), offensive rebounds (+2.3), defensive rebounds (+4.7), total rebounds (+7.0), steals (+0.1) and blocks (+2.5)
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- Hakeem Olajuwon had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.7) and personal fouls (+1.4)
- Chris Mullin had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+2.1)
- Hakeem Olajuwon had higher averages in field goals attempted (+3.6) and free throws attempted (+2.0)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Chris Mullin 18.2
Hakeem Olajuwon 21.8
+3.6
Field Goals Made
Chris Mullin 6.8
Hakeem Olajuwon 8.7
+1.9
Field Goals Attempted
Chris Mullin 13.4
Hakeem Olajuwon 17.0
+3.6
3-Pointers Made
Chris Mullin 0.8
+0.8
Hakeem Olajuwon 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Chris Mullin 2.2
+2.1
Hakeem Olajuwon 0.1
Free Throws Made
Chris Mullin 3.7
Hakeem Olajuwon 4.4
+0.7
Free Throws Attempted
Chris Mullin 4.2
Hakeem Olajuwon 6.2
+2.0
Offensive Rebounds
Chris Mullin 1.0
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.3
+2.3
Defensive Rebounds
Chris Mullin 3.1
Hakeem Olajuwon 7.8
+4.7
Total Rebounds
Chris Mullin 4.1
Hakeem Olajuwon 11.1
+7.0
Assists
Chris Mullin 3.5
+1.0
Hakeem Olajuwon 2.5
Steals
Chris Mullin 1.6
Hakeem Olajuwon 1.7
+0.1
Blocks
Chris Mullin 0.6
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.1
+2.5
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Chris Mullin 2.3
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.0
+0.7
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Chris Mullin 2.1
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.5
+1.4

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 Chris Mullin had more total assists.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Chris Mullin had more 3-pointers made (+790) and assists (+392)
- Hakeem Olajuwon played more years (+2) and games (+252), and had more points (+9,035), field goals made (+4,009), free throws made (+1,807), offensive rebounds (+3,008), defensive rebounds (+6,706), total rebounds (+9,714), steals (+632) and blocks (+3,281)
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- Hakeem Olajuwon had more turnovers (+1,352) and personal fouls (+2,333)
- Chris Mullin had more 3-pointers attempted (+1,996)
- Hakeem Olajuwon had more field goals attempted (+7,748) and free throws attempted (+3,443)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Chris Mullin 16
Hakeem Olajuwon 18
+2
Games
Chris Mullin 986
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,238
+252
Points
Chris Mullin 17,911
Hakeem Olajuwon 26,946
+9,035
Field Goals Made
Chris Mullin 6,740
Hakeem Olajuwon 10,749
+4,009
Field Goals Attempted
Chris Mullin 13,243
Hakeem Olajuwon 20,991
+7,748
3-Pointers Made
Chris Mullin 815
+790
Hakeem Olajuwon 25
3-Pointers Attempted
Chris Mullin 2,120
+1,996
Hakeem Olajuwon 124
Free Throws Made
Chris Mullin 3,616
Hakeem Olajuwon 5,423
+1,807
Free Throws Attempted
Chris Mullin 4,178
Hakeem Olajuwon 7,621
+3,443
Offensive Rebounds
Chris Mullin 1,026
Hakeem Olajuwon 4,034
+3,008
Defensive Rebounds
Chris Mullin 3,008
Hakeem Olajuwon 9,714
+6,706
Total Rebounds
Chris Mullin 4,034
Hakeem Olajuwon 13,748
+9,714
Assists
Chris Mullin 3,450
+392
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,058
Steals
Chris Mullin 1,530
Hakeem Olajuwon 2,162
+632
Blocks
Chris Mullin 549
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,830
+3,281
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Chris Mullin 2,315
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,667
+1,352
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Chris Mullin 2,050
Hakeem Olajuwon 4,383
+2,333

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Chris Mullin 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
Chris Mullin 50.9%
Hakeem Olajuwon 51.2%
+0.3
3-Point Percentage
Chris Mullin 38.4%
+18.2
Hakeem Olajuwon 20.2%
Free Throw Percentage
Chris Mullin 86.5%
+15.3
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 Chris Mullin.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Chris Mullin had better average in 3-pointers made (+0.9)
- Hakeem Olajuwon had better averages in points (+12.1), field goals made (+5.2), free throws made (+2.5), offensive rebounds (+2.6), defensive rebounds (+5.2), total rebounds (+7.9), assists (+1.1), steals (+0.7) and blocks (+2.7)
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- Hakeem Olajuwon had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.0) and personal fouls (+1.9)
- Chris Mullin had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+2.2)
- Hakeem Olajuwon had higher averages in field goals attempted (+9.2) and free throws attempted (+4.1)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Chris Mullin 13.8
Hakeem Olajuwon 25.9
+12.1
Field Goals Made
Chris Mullin 5.2
Hakeem Olajuwon 10.4
+5.2
Field Goals Attempted
Chris Mullin 10.4
Hakeem Olajuwon 19.6
+9.2
3-Pointers Made
Chris Mullin 0.9
+0.9
Hakeem Olajuwon 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Chris Mullin 2.3
+2.2
Hakeem Olajuwon 0.1
Free Throws Made
Chris Mullin 2.6
Hakeem Olajuwon 5.1
+2.5
Free Throws Attempted
Chris Mullin 3.0
Hakeem Olajuwon 7.1
+4.1
Offensive Rebounds
Chris Mullin 0.6
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.2
+2.6
Defensive Rebounds
Chris Mullin 2.7
Hakeem Olajuwon 7.9
+5.2
Total Rebounds
Chris Mullin 3.3
Hakeem Olajuwon 11.2
+7.9
Assists
Chris Mullin 2.1
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.2
+1.1
Steals
Chris Mullin 1.0
Hakeem Olajuwon 1.7
+0.7
Blocks
Chris Mullin 0.6
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.3
+2.7
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Chris Mullin 1.9
Hakeem Olajuwon 2.9
+1.0
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Chris Mullin 2.0
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.9
+1.9

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 Chris Mullin.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Chris Mullin had more 3-pointers made (+63)
- Hakeem Olajuwon played more years (+7) and games (+74), and had more points (+2,773), field goals made (+1,138), free throws made (+560), offensive rebounds (+425), defensive rebounds (+959), total rebounds (+1,384), assists (+310), steals (+171) and blocks (+427)
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- Hakeem Olajuwon had more turnovers (+288) and personal fouls (+417)
- Chris Mullin had more 3-pointers attempted (+146)
- Hakeem Olajuwon had more field goals attempted (+2,107) and free throws attempted (+821)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Chris Mullin 8
Hakeem Olajuwon 15
+7
Games
Chris Mullin 71
Hakeem Olajuwon 145
+74
Points
Chris Mullin 982
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,755
+2,773
Field Goals Made
Chris Mullin 366
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,504
+1,138
Field Goals Attempted
Chris Mullin 740
Hakeem Olajuwon 2,847
+2,107
3-Pointers Made
Chris Mullin 67
+63
Hakeem Olajuwon 4
3-Pointers Attempted
Chris Mullin 164
+146
Hakeem Olajuwon 18
Free Throws Made
Chris Mullin 183
Hakeem Olajuwon 743
+560
Free Throws Attempted
Chris Mullin 213
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,034
+821
Offensive Rebounds
Chris Mullin 46
Hakeem Olajuwon 471
+425
Defensive Rebounds
Chris Mullin 191
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,150
+959
Total Rebounds
Chris Mullin 237
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,621
+1,384
Assists
Chris Mullin 148
Hakeem Olajuwon 458
+310
Steals
Chris Mullin 74
Hakeem Olajuwon 245
+171
Blocks
Chris Mullin 45
Hakeem Olajuwon 472
+427
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Chris Mullin 136
Hakeem Olajuwon 424
+288
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Chris Mullin 145
Hakeem Olajuwon 562
+417

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Chris Mullin 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
Chris Mullin 49.5%
Hakeem Olajuwon 52.8%
+3.3
3-Point Percentage
Chris Mullin 40.9%
+18.7
Hakeem Olajuwon 22.2%
Free Throw Percentage
Chris Mullin 85.9%
+14.0
Hakeem Olajuwon 71.9%
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