Complete Stats Comparison of Gilbert Arenas and Hakeem Olajuwon

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Gilbert Arenas 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
Gilbert Arenas1
(assists)		0
11
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
Gilbert Arenas1
(assists)		0
5
Playoffs
Hakeem Olajuwon4
(points, rebounds, 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
Gilbert Arenas4
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
Gilbert Arenas4
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 points, rebounds, steals and blocks while Gilbert Arenas had better average in assists.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Gilbert Arenas had better averages in 3-pointers made (+2.0), free throws made (+0.8) and assists (+2.8)
- Hakeem Olajuwon had better averages in points (+1.1), field goals made (+2.0), offensive rebounds (+2.5), defensive rebounds (+4.7), total rebounds (+7.2), steals (+0.1) and blocks (+2.9)
- Gilbert Arenas had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.2)
- Hakeem Olajuwon had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.5)
- Gilbert Arenas had higher averages in 3-pointers attempted (+5.5) and free throws attempted (+0.3)
- Hakeem Olajuwon had higher average in field goals attempted (+1.0)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Gilbert Arenas 20.7
Hakeem Olajuwon 21.8
+1.1
Field Goals Made
Gilbert Arenas 6.7
Hakeem Olajuwon 8.7
+2.0
Field Goals Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 16.0
Hakeem Olajuwon 17.0
+1.0
3-Pointers Made
Gilbert Arenas 2.0
+2.0
Hakeem Olajuwon 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 5.6
+5.5
Hakeem Olajuwon 0.1
Free Throws Made
Gilbert Arenas 5.2
+0.8
Hakeem Olajuwon 4.4
Free Throws Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 6.5
+0.3
Hakeem Olajuwon 6.2
Offensive Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 0.8
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.3
+2.5
Defensive Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 3.1
Hakeem Olajuwon 7.8
+4.7
Total Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 3.9
Hakeem Olajuwon 11.1
+7.2
Assists
Gilbert Arenas 5.3
+2.8
Hakeem Olajuwon 2.5
Steals
Gilbert Arenas 1.6
Hakeem Olajuwon 1.7
+0.1
Blocks
Gilbert Arenas 0.2
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.1
+2.9
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Gilbert Arenas 3.2
+0.2
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.0
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Gilbert Arenas 3.0
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.5
+0.5

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Hakeem Olajuwon had more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Gilbert Arenas.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Gilbert Arenas had more 3-pointers made (+1,054)
- Hakeem Olajuwon played more years (+7) and games (+686), and had more points (+15,544), field goals made (+7,027), free throws made (+2,544), offensive rebounds (+3,590), defensive rebounds (+7,990), total rebounds (+11,580), assists (+149), steals (+1,278) and blocks (+3,696)
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- Hakeem Olajuwon had more turnovers (+1,923) and personal fouls (+2,700)
- Gilbert Arenas had more 3-pointers attempted (+2,953)
- Hakeem Olajuwon had more field goals attempted (+12,141) and free throws attempted (+4,037)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Gilbert Arenas 11
Hakeem Olajuwon 18
+7
Games
Gilbert Arenas 552
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,238
+686
Points
Gilbert Arenas 11,402
Hakeem Olajuwon 26,946
+15,544
Field Goals Made
Gilbert Arenas 3,722
Hakeem Olajuwon 10,749
+7,027
Field Goals Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 8,850
Hakeem Olajuwon 20,991
+12,141
3-Pointers Made
Gilbert Arenas 1,079
+1,054
Hakeem Olajuwon 25
3-Pointers Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 3,077
+2,953
Hakeem Olajuwon 124
Free Throws Made
Gilbert Arenas 2,879
Hakeem Olajuwon 5,423
+2,544
Free Throws Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 3,584
Hakeem Olajuwon 7,621
+4,037
Offensive Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 444
Hakeem Olajuwon 4,034
+3,590
Defensive Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 1,724
Hakeem Olajuwon 9,714
+7,990
Total Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 2,168
Hakeem Olajuwon 13,748
+11,580
Assists
Gilbert Arenas 2,909
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,058
+149
Steals
Gilbert Arenas 884
Hakeem Olajuwon 2,162
+1,278
Blocks
Gilbert Arenas 134
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,830
+3,696
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Gilbert Arenas 1,744
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,667
+1,923
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Gilbert Arenas 1,683
Hakeem Olajuwon 4,383
+2,700

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Gilbert Arenas 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
Gilbert Arenas 42.1%
Hakeem Olajuwon 51.2%
+9.1
3-Point Percentage
Gilbert Arenas 35.1%
+14.9
Hakeem Olajuwon 20.2%
Free Throw Percentage
Gilbert Arenas 80.3%
+9.1
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, rebounds, steals and blocks while Gilbert Arenas had better average in assists.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Gilbert Arenas had better averages in 3-pointers made (+1.5) and assists (+0.6)
- Hakeem Olajuwon had better averages in points (+8.8), field goals made (+4.9), free throws made (+0.6), offensive rebounds (+2.6), defensive rebounds (+5.1), total rebounds (+7.7), steals (+0.5) and blocks (+2.9)
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- Hakeem Olajuwon had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.5) and personal fouls (+1.1)
- Gilbert Arenas had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+4.8)
- Hakeem Olajuwon had higher averages in field goals attempted (+6.1) and free throws attempted (+1.2)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Gilbert Arenas 17.1
Hakeem Olajuwon 25.9
+8.8
Field Goals Made
Gilbert Arenas 5.5
Hakeem Olajuwon 10.4
+4.9
Field Goals Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 13.5
Hakeem Olajuwon 19.6
+6.1
3-Pointers Made
Gilbert Arenas 1.5
+1.5
Hakeem Olajuwon 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 4.9
+4.8
Hakeem Olajuwon 0.1
Free Throws Made
Gilbert Arenas 4.5
Hakeem Olajuwon 5.1
+0.6
Free Throws Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 5.9
Hakeem Olajuwon 7.1
+1.2
Offensive Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 0.6
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.2
+2.6
Defensive Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 2.8
Hakeem Olajuwon 7.9
+5.1
Total Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 3.5
Hakeem Olajuwon 11.2
+7.7
Assists
Gilbert Arenas 3.8
+0.6
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.2
Steals
Gilbert Arenas 1.2
Hakeem Olajuwon 1.7
+0.5
Blocks
Gilbert Arenas 0.4
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.3
+2.9
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Gilbert Arenas 2.4
Hakeem Olajuwon 2.9
+0.5
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Gilbert Arenas 2.8
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.9
+1.1

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 Gilbert Arenas.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Gilbert Arenas had more 3-pointers made (+42)
- Hakeem Olajuwon played more years (+10) and games (+114), and had more points (+3,225), field goals made (+1,332), free throws made (+603), offensive rebounds (+452), defensive rebounds (+1,062), total rebounds (+1,514), assists (+340), steals (+208) and blocks (+461)
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- Hakeem Olajuwon had more turnovers (+350) and personal fouls (+474)
- Gilbert Arenas had more 3-pointers attempted (+133)
- Hakeem Olajuwon had more field goals attempted (+2,427) and free throws attempted (+852)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Gilbert Arenas 5
Hakeem Olajuwon 15
+10
Games
Gilbert Arenas 31
Hakeem Olajuwon 145
+114
Points
Gilbert Arenas 530
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,755
+3,225
Field Goals Made
Gilbert Arenas 172
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,504
+1,332
Field Goals Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 420
Hakeem Olajuwon 2,847
+2,427
3-Pointers Made
Gilbert Arenas 46
+42
Hakeem Olajuwon 4
3-Pointers Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 151
+133
Hakeem Olajuwon 18
Free Throws Made
Gilbert Arenas 140
Hakeem Olajuwon 743
+603
Free Throws Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 182
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,034
+852
Offensive Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 19
Hakeem Olajuwon 471
+452
Defensive Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 88
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,150
+1,062
Total Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 107
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,621
+1,514
Assists
Gilbert Arenas 118
Hakeem Olajuwon 458
+340
Steals
Gilbert Arenas 37
Hakeem Olajuwon 245
+208
Blocks
Gilbert Arenas 11
Hakeem Olajuwon 472
+461
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Gilbert Arenas 74
Hakeem Olajuwon 424
+350
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Gilbert Arenas 88
Hakeem Olajuwon 562
+474

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Gilbert Arenas 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
Gilbert Arenas 41.0%
Hakeem Olajuwon 52.8%
+11.8
3-Point Percentage
Gilbert Arenas 30.5%
+8.3
Hakeem Olajuwon 22.2%
Free Throw Percentage
Gilbert Arenas 76.9%
+5.0
Hakeem Olajuwon 71.9%
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