Complete Stats Comparison of Hakeem Olajuwon and Arvydas Sabonis

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Hakeem Olajuwon and Arvydas Sabonis 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
Hakeem Olajuwon5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		18
seasons
Arvydas Sabonis0
0
7
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Hakeem Olajuwon5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		15
Playoffs
Arvydas Sabonis0
0
7
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Hakeem Olajuwon9
stats		11
stats		1
stat
Arvydas Sabonis3
stats		3
stats		2
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Hakeem Olajuwon9
stats		11
stats		1
stat
Arvydas Sabonis3
stats		3
stats		2
stats

- "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, Hakeem Olajuwon had better averages in points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Arvydas Sabonis.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Hakeem Olajuwon had better averages in points (+9.8), field goals made (+4.3), free throws made (+1.6), offensive rebounds (+1.7), defensive rebounds (+2.1), total rebounds (+3.8), assists (+0.4), steals (+0.9) and blocks (+2.0)
- Arvydas Sabonis had better average in 3-pointers made (+0.3)
- Hakeem Olajuwon had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.2) and personal fouls (+0.8)
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- Hakeem Olajuwon had higher averages in field goals attempted (+8.1) and free throws attempted (+2.6)
- Arvydas Sabonis had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+0.8)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Hakeem Olajuwon 21.8
+9.8
Arvydas Sabonis 12.0
Field Goals Made
Hakeem Olajuwon 8.7
+4.3
Arvydas Sabonis 4.4
Field Goals Attempted
Hakeem Olajuwon 17.0
+8.1
Arvydas Sabonis 8.9
3-Pointers Made
Hakeem Olajuwon 0.0
Arvydas Sabonis 0.3
+0.3
3-Pointers Attempted
Hakeem Olajuwon 0.1
Arvydas Sabonis 0.9
+0.8
Free Throws Made
Hakeem Olajuwon 4.4
+1.6
Arvydas Sabonis 2.8
Free Throws Attempted
Hakeem Olajuwon 6.2
+2.6
Arvydas Sabonis 3.6
Offensive Rebounds
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.3
+1.7
Arvydas Sabonis 1.6
Defensive Rebounds
Hakeem Olajuwon 7.8
+2.1
Arvydas Sabonis 5.7
Total Rebounds
Hakeem Olajuwon 11.1
+3.8
Arvydas Sabonis 7.3
Assists
Hakeem Olajuwon 2.5
+0.4
Arvydas Sabonis 2.1
Steals
Hakeem Olajuwon 1.7
+0.9
Arvydas Sabonis 0.8
Blocks
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.1
+2.0
Arvydas Sabonis 1.1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.0
+1.2
Arvydas Sabonis 1.8
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.5
+0.8
Arvydas Sabonis 2.7

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 Arvydas Sabonis.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Hakeem Olajuwon played more years (+11) and games (+768), and had more points (+21,317), field goals made (+8,667), free throws made (+4,094), offensive rebounds (+3,300), defensive rebounds (+7,012), total rebounds (+10,312), assists (+2,094), steals (+1,792) and blocks (+3,336)
- Arvydas Sabonis had more 3-pointers made (+111)
- Hakeem Olajuwon had more turnovers (+2,830) and personal fouls (+3,093)
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- Hakeem Olajuwon had more field goals attempted (+16,831) and free throws attempted (+5,931)
- Arvydas Sabonis had more 3-pointers attempted (+291)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Hakeem Olajuwon 18
+11
Arvydas Sabonis 7
Games
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,238
+768
Arvydas Sabonis 470
Points
Hakeem Olajuwon 26,946
+21,317
Arvydas Sabonis 5,629
Field Goals Made
Hakeem Olajuwon 10,749
+8,667
Arvydas Sabonis 2,082
Field Goals Attempted
Hakeem Olajuwon 20,991
+16,831
Arvydas Sabonis 4,160
3-Pointers Made
Hakeem Olajuwon 25
Arvydas Sabonis 136
+111
3-Pointers Attempted
Hakeem Olajuwon 124
Arvydas Sabonis 415
+291
Free Throws Made
Hakeem Olajuwon 5,423
+4,094
Arvydas Sabonis 1,329
Free Throws Attempted
Hakeem Olajuwon 7,621
+5,931
Arvydas Sabonis 1,690
Offensive Rebounds
Hakeem Olajuwon 4,034
+3,300
Arvydas Sabonis 734
Defensive Rebounds
Hakeem Olajuwon 9,714
+7,012
Arvydas Sabonis 2,702
Total Rebounds
Hakeem Olajuwon 13,748
+10,312
Arvydas Sabonis 3,436
Assists
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,058
+2,094
Arvydas Sabonis 964
Steals
Hakeem Olajuwon 2,162
+1,792
Arvydas Sabonis 370
Blocks
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,830
+3,336
Arvydas Sabonis 494
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,667
+2,830
Arvydas Sabonis 837
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Hakeem Olajuwon 4,383
+3,093
Arvydas Sabonis 1,290

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Arvydas Sabonis 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
Hakeem Olajuwon 51.2%
+1.2
Arvydas Sabonis 50.0%
3-Point Percentage
Hakeem Olajuwon 20.2%
Arvydas Sabonis 32.8%
+12.6
Free Throw Percentage
Hakeem Olajuwon 71.2%
Arvydas Sabonis 78.6%
+7.4

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 Arvydas Sabonis.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Hakeem Olajuwon had better averages in points (+13.8), field goals made (+6.0), free throws made (+2.0), offensive rebounds (+1.8), defensive rebounds (+1.9), total rebounds (+3.8), assists (+1.3), steals (+0.8) and blocks (+2.4)
- Arvydas Sabonis had better average in 3-pointers made (+0.3)
- Hakeem Olajuwon had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.3) and personal fouls (+0.5)
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- Hakeem Olajuwon had higher averages in field goals attempted (+10.0) and free throws attempted (+3.2)
- Arvydas Sabonis had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+0.8)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Hakeem Olajuwon 25.9
+13.8
Arvydas Sabonis 12.1
Field Goals Made
Hakeem Olajuwon 10.4
+6.0
Arvydas Sabonis 4.4
Field Goals Attempted
Hakeem Olajuwon 19.6
+10.0
Arvydas Sabonis 9.6
3-Pointers Made
Hakeem Olajuwon 0.0
Arvydas Sabonis 0.3
+0.3
3-Pointers Attempted
Hakeem Olajuwon 0.1
Arvydas Sabonis 0.9
+0.8
Free Throws Made
Hakeem Olajuwon 5.1
+2.0
Arvydas Sabonis 3.1
Free Throws Attempted
Hakeem Olajuwon 7.1
+3.2
Arvydas Sabonis 3.9
Offensive Rebounds
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.2
+1.8
Arvydas Sabonis 1.4
Defensive Rebounds
Hakeem Olajuwon 7.9
+1.9
Arvydas Sabonis 6.0
Total Rebounds
Hakeem Olajuwon 11.2
+3.8
Arvydas Sabonis 7.4
Assists
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.2
+1.3
Arvydas Sabonis 1.9
Steals
Hakeem Olajuwon 1.7
+0.8
Arvydas Sabonis 0.9
Blocks
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.3
+2.4
Arvydas Sabonis 0.9
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Hakeem Olajuwon 2.9
+1.3
Arvydas Sabonis 1.6
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.9
+0.5
Arvydas Sabonis 3.4

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 Arvydas Sabonis.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Hakeem Olajuwon played more years (+8) and games (+94), and had more points (+3,138), field goals made (+1,282), free throws made (+585), offensive rebounds (+399), defensive rebounds (+844), total rebounds (+1,243), assists (+361), steals (+197) and blocks (+424)
- Arvydas Sabonis had more 3-pointers made (+11)
- Hakeem Olajuwon had more turnovers (+342) and personal fouls (+387)
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- Hakeem Olajuwon had more field goals attempted (+2,356) and free throws attempted (+837)
- Arvydas Sabonis had more 3-pointers attempted (+29)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Hakeem Olajuwon 15
+8
Arvydas Sabonis 7
Games
Hakeem Olajuwon 145
+94
Arvydas Sabonis 51
Points
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,755
+3,138
Arvydas Sabonis 617
Field Goals Made
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,504
+1,282
Arvydas Sabonis 222
Field Goals Attempted
Hakeem Olajuwon 2,847
+2,356
Arvydas Sabonis 491
3-Pointers Made
Hakeem Olajuwon 4
Arvydas Sabonis 15
+11
3-Pointers Attempted
Hakeem Olajuwon 18
Arvydas Sabonis 47
+29
Free Throws Made
Hakeem Olajuwon 743
+585
Arvydas Sabonis 158
Free Throws Attempted
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,034
+837
Arvydas Sabonis 197
Offensive Rebounds
Hakeem Olajuwon 471
+399
Arvydas Sabonis 72
Defensive Rebounds
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,150
+844
Arvydas Sabonis 306
Total Rebounds
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,621
+1,243
Arvydas Sabonis 378
Assists
Hakeem Olajuwon 458
+361
Arvydas Sabonis 97
Steals
Hakeem Olajuwon 245
+197
Arvydas Sabonis 48
Blocks
Hakeem Olajuwon 472
+424
Arvydas Sabonis 48
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Hakeem Olajuwon 424
+342
Arvydas Sabonis 82
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Hakeem Olajuwon 562
+387
Arvydas Sabonis 175

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Arvydas Sabonis 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
Hakeem Olajuwon 52.8%
+7.6
Arvydas Sabonis 45.2%
3-Point Percentage
Hakeem Olajuwon 22.2%
Arvydas Sabonis 31.9%
+9.7
Free Throw Percentage
Hakeem Olajuwon 71.9%
Arvydas Sabonis 80.2%
+8.3
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