Complete Stats Comparison of Desmond Bane and Hakeem Olajuwon

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Desmond Bane 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
Desmond Bane1
(assists)		0
5
seasons
Hakeem Olajuwon4
(points, 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
Desmond Bane0
0
4
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
Desmond Bane4
stats		3
stats		2
stats
Hakeem Olajuwon8
stats		11
stats		1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Desmond Bane3
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 has better averages in points, rebounds, steals and blocks while Desmond Bane has better average in assists.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Desmond Bane has better averages in 3-pointers made (+2.6) and assists (+1.3)
- Hakeem Olajuwon has better averages in points (+4.0), field goals made (+2.2), free throws made (+2.2), offensive rebounds (+2.6), defensive rebounds (+3.9), total rebounds (+6.5), steals (+0.7) and blocks (+2.7)
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- Hakeem Olajuwon has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.2) and personal fouls (+1.1)
- Desmond Bane has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+6.2)
- Hakeem Olajuwon has higher averages in field goals attempted (+3.2) and free throws attempted (+3.7)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Desmond Bane 17.8
Hakeem Olajuwon 21.8
+4.0
Field Goals Made
Desmond Bane 6.5
Hakeem Olajuwon 8.7
+2.2
Field Goals Attempted
Desmond Bane 13.8
Hakeem Olajuwon 17.0
+3.2
3-Pointers Made
Desmond Bane 2.6
+2.6
Hakeem Olajuwon 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Desmond Bane 6.3
+6.2
Hakeem Olajuwon 0.1
Free Throws Made
Desmond Bane 2.2
Hakeem Olajuwon 4.4
+2.2
Free Throws Attempted
Desmond Bane 2.5
Hakeem Olajuwon 6.2
+3.7
Offensive Rebounds
Desmond Bane 0.7
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.3
+2.6
Defensive Rebounds
Desmond Bane 3.9
Hakeem Olajuwon 7.8
+3.9
Total Rebounds
Desmond Bane 4.6
Hakeem Olajuwon 11.1
+6.5
Assists
Desmond Bane 3.8
+1.3
Hakeem Olajuwon 2.5
Steals
Desmond Bane 1.0
Hakeem Olajuwon 1.7
+0.7
Blocks
Desmond Bane 0.4
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.1
+2.7
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Desmond Bane 1.8
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.0
+1.2
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Desmond Bane 2.4
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.5
+1.1

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 Desmond Bane.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Desmond Bane has more 3-pointers made (+787)
- Hakeem Olajuwon played more years (+13) and games (+925), and has more points (+21,366), field goals made (+8,704), free throws made (+4,745), offensive rebounds (+3,816), defensive rebounds (+8,494), total rebounds (+12,310), assists (+1,879), steals (+1,850) and blocks (+3,713)
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- Hakeem Olajuwon has more turnovers (+3,090) and personal fouls (+3,628)
- Desmond Bane has more 3-pointers attempted (+1,855)
- Hakeem Olajuwon has more field goals attempted (+16,658) and free throws attempted (+6,853)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Desmond Bane 5
Hakeem Olajuwon 18
+13
Games
Desmond Bane 313
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,238
+925
Points
Desmond Bane 5,580
Hakeem Olajuwon 26,946
+21,366
Field Goals Made
Desmond Bane 2,045
Hakeem Olajuwon 10,749
+8,704
Field Goals Attempted
Desmond Bane 4,333
Hakeem Olajuwon 20,991
+16,658
3-Pointers Made
Desmond Bane 812
+787
Hakeem Olajuwon 25
3-Pointers Attempted
Desmond Bane 1,979
+1,855
Hakeem Olajuwon 124
Free Throws Made
Desmond Bane 678
Hakeem Olajuwon 5,423
+4,745
Free Throws Attempted
Desmond Bane 768
Hakeem Olajuwon 7,621
+6,853
Offensive Rebounds
Desmond Bane 218
Hakeem Olajuwon 4,034
+3,816
Defensive Rebounds
Desmond Bane 1,220
Hakeem Olajuwon 9,714
+8,494
Total Rebounds
Desmond Bane 1,438
Hakeem Olajuwon 13,748
+12,310
Assists
Desmond Bane 1,179
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,058
+1,879
Steals
Desmond Bane 312
Hakeem Olajuwon 2,162
+1,850
Blocks
Desmond Bane 117
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,830
+3,713
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Desmond Bane 577
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,667
+3,090
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Desmond Bane 755
Hakeem Olajuwon 4,383
+3,628

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Desmond Bane has better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Hakeem Olajuwon has better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Desmond Bane 47.2%
Hakeem Olajuwon 51.2%
+4.0
3-Point Percentage
Desmond Bane 41.0%
+20.8
Hakeem Olajuwon 20.2%
Free Throw Percentage
Desmond Bane 88.3%
+17.1
Hakeem Olajuwon 71.2%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Hakeem Olajuwon has better averages in points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Desmond Bane.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Desmond Bane has better average in 3-pointers made (+2.7)
- Hakeem Olajuwon has better averages in points (+9.0), field goals made (+4.6), free throws made (+2.5), offensive rebounds (+2.5), defensive rebounds (+4.0), total rebounds (+6.6), assists (+0.7), steals (+0.9) and blocks (+2.8)
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- Hakeem Olajuwon has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.0) and personal fouls (+1.8)
- Desmond Bane has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+6.6)
- Hakeem Olajuwon has higher averages in field goals attempted (+6.4) and free throws attempted (+4.2)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Desmond Bane 16.9
Hakeem Olajuwon 25.9
+9.0
Field Goals Made
Desmond Bane 5.8
Hakeem Olajuwon 10.4
+4.6
Field Goals Attempted
Desmond Bane 13.2
Hakeem Olajuwon 19.6
+6.4
3-Pointers Made
Desmond Bane 2.7
+2.7
Hakeem Olajuwon 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Desmond Bane 6.7
+6.6
Hakeem Olajuwon 0.1
Free Throws Made
Desmond Bane 2.6
Hakeem Olajuwon 5.1
+2.5
Free Throws Attempted
Desmond Bane 2.9
Hakeem Olajuwon 7.1
+4.2
Offensive Rebounds
Desmond Bane 0.7
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.2
+2.5
Defensive Rebounds
Desmond Bane 3.9
Hakeem Olajuwon 7.9
+4.0
Total Rebounds
Desmond Bane 4.6
Hakeem Olajuwon 11.2
+6.6
Assists
Desmond Bane 2.5
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.2
+0.7
Steals
Desmond Bane 0.8
Hakeem Olajuwon 1.7
+0.9
Blocks
Desmond Bane 0.5
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.3
+2.8
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Desmond Bane 1.9
Hakeem Olajuwon 2.9
+1.0
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Desmond Bane 2.1
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.9
+1.8

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 Desmond Bane.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Desmond Bane has more 3-pointers made (+68)
- Hakeem Olajuwon played more years (+11) and games (+118), and has more points (+3,300), field goals made (+1,348), free throws made (+672), offensive rebounds (+452), defensive rebounds (+1,044), total rebounds (+1,496), assists (+390), steals (+224) and blocks (+459)
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- Hakeem Olajuwon has more turnovers (+373) and personal fouls (+505)
- Desmond Bane has more 3-pointers attempted (+164)
- Hakeem Olajuwon has more field goals attempted (+2,490) and free throws attempted (+955)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Desmond Bane 4
Hakeem Olajuwon 15
+11
Games
Desmond Bane 27
Hakeem Olajuwon 145
+118
Points
Desmond Bane 455
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,755
+3,300
Field Goals Made
Desmond Bane 156
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,504
+1,348
Field Goals Attempted
Desmond Bane 357
Hakeem Olajuwon 2,847
+2,490
3-Pointers Made
Desmond Bane 72
+68
Hakeem Olajuwon 4
3-Pointers Attempted
Desmond Bane 182
+164
Hakeem Olajuwon 18
Free Throws Made
Desmond Bane 71
Hakeem Olajuwon 743
+672
Free Throws Attempted
Desmond Bane 79
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,034
+955
Offensive Rebounds
Desmond Bane 19
Hakeem Olajuwon 471
+452
Defensive Rebounds
Desmond Bane 106
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,150
+1,044
Total Rebounds
Desmond Bane 125
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,621
+1,496
Assists
Desmond Bane 68
Hakeem Olajuwon 458
+390
Steals
Desmond Bane 21
Hakeem Olajuwon 245
+224
Blocks
Desmond Bane 13
Hakeem Olajuwon 472
+459
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Desmond Bane 51
Hakeem Olajuwon 424
+373
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Desmond Bane 57
Hakeem Olajuwon 562
+505

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Desmond Bane has better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Hakeem Olajuwon has better field goal percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Desmond Bane 43.7%
Hakeem Olajuwon 52.8%
+9.1
3-Point Percentage
Desmond Bane 39.6%
+17.4
Hakeem Olajuwon 22.2%
Free Throw Percentage
Desmond Bane 89.9%
+18.0
Hakeem Olajuwon 71.9%
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