Complete Stats Comparison of Hakeem Olajuwon and Bill Walton

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Hakeem Olajuwon and Bill Walton 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 Olajuwon4
(points, rebounds, steals, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		18
seasons
Bill Walton1
(assists)		0
10
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
Bill Walton0
0
4
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Hakeem Olajuwon7
stats		12
stats		2
stats
Bill Walton4
stats		2
stats		1
stat
they are tied1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Hakeem Olajuwon9
stats		12
stats		3
stats
Bill Walton2
stats		2
stats		0
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...

Notes: Turnovers started to be recorded in 1977-78. Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80.
(*) = some years in his career don't have the stat.

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 Bill Walton had better average in assists.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Hakeem Olajuwon had better averages in points (+8.5), field goals made (+3.2), free throws made (+2.0), offensive rebounds (+0.9), total rebounds (+0.6), steals (+0.9) and blocks (+0.9)
- Bill Walton had better averages in defensive rebounds (+0.4) and assists (+0.9)
- Hakeem Olajuwon had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.3) and personal fouls (+0.7)
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- Hakeem Olajuwon had higher averages in field goals attempted (+6.5), 3-pointers attempted (+0.1) and free throws attempted (+2.6)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Hakeem Olajuwon 21.8
+8.5
Bill Walton 13.3
Field Goals Made
Hakeem Olajuwon 8.7
+3.2
Bill Walton 5.5
Field Goals Attempted
Hakeem Olajuwon 17.0
+6.5
Bill Walton 10.5
3-Pointers Made
Hakeem Olajuwon 0.0
Bill Walton 0.0
*
3-Pointers Attempted
Hakeem Olajuwon 0.1
+0.1
Bill Walton 0.0
*
Free Throws Made
Hakeem Olajuwon 4.4
+2.0
Bill Walton 2.4
Free Throws Attempted
Hakeem Olajuwon 6.2
+2.6
Bill Walton 3.6
Offensive Rebounds
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.3
+0.9
Bill Walton 2.4
Defensive Rebounds
Hakeem Olajuwon 7.8
Bill Walton 8.2
+0.4
Total Rebounds
Hakeem Olajuwon 11.1
+0.6
Bill Walton 10.5
Assists
Hakeem Olajuwon 2.5
Bill Walton 3.4
+0.9
Steals
Hakeem Olajuwon 1.7
+0.9
Bill Walton 0.8
Blocks
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.1
+0.9
Bill Walton 2.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.0
+0.3
Bill Walton 2.7
*
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.5
+0.7
Bill Walton 2.8

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 Bill Walton.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Hakeem Olajuwon played more years (+8) and games (+770), and had more points (+20,731), field goals made (+8,197), 3-pointers made (+25), free throws made (+4,312), offensive rebounds (+2,931), defensive rebounds (+5,894), total rebounds (+8,825), assists (+1,468), steals (+1,782) and blocks (+2,796)
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- Hakeem Olajuwon had more turnovers (+2,802) and personal fouls (+3,085)
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- Hakeem Olajuwon had more field goals attempted (+16,091), 3-pointers attempted (+120) and free throws attempted (+5,938)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Hakeem Olajuwon 18
+8
Bill Walton 10
Games
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,238
+770
Bill Walton 468
Points
Hakeem Olajuwon 26,946
+20,731
Bill Walton 6,215
Field Goals Made
Hakeem Olajuwon 10,749
+8,197
Bill Walton 2,552
Field Goals Attempted
Hakeem Olajuwon 20,991
+16,091
Bill Walton 4,900
3-Pointers Made
Hakeem Olajuwon 25
+25
Bill Walton 0
*
3-Pointers Attempted
Hakeem Olajuwon 124
+120
Bill Walton 4
*
Free Throws Made
Hakeem Olajuwon 5,423
+4,312
Bill Walton 1,111
Free Throws Attempted
Hakeem Olajuwon 7,621
+5,938
Bill Walton 1,683
Offensive Rebounds
Hakeem Olajuwon 4,034
+2,931
Bill Walton 1,103
Defensive Rebounds
Hakeem Olajuwon 9,714
+5,894
Bill Walton 3,820
Total Rebounds
Hakeem Olajuwon 13,748
+8,825
Bill Walton 4,923
Assists
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,058
+1,468
Bill Walton 1,590
Steals
Hakeem Olajuwon 2,162
+1,782
Bill Walton 380
Blocks
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,830
+2,796
Bill Walton 1,034
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,667
+2,802
Bill Walton 865
*
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Hakeem Olajuwon 4,383
+3,085
Bill Walton 1,298

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Hakeem Olajuwon had better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Bill Walton had better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Hakeem Olajuwon 51.2%
Bill Walton 52.1%
+0.9
3-Point Percentage
Hakeem Olajuwon 20.2%
+20.2
Bill Walton 0.0%
*
Free Throw Percentage
Hakeem Olajuwon 71.2%
+5.2
Bill Walton 66.0%

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 Bill Walton.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Hakeem Olajuwon had better averages in points (+15.1), field goals made (+5.7), free throws made (+3.7), offensive rebounds (+1.3), defensive rebounds (+0.8), total rebounds (+2.1), assists (+0.2), steals (+1.0) and blocks (+1.6)
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- Hakeem Olajuwon had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.7) and personal fouls (+0.9)
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- Hakeem Olajuwon had higher averages in field goals attempted (+10.7), 3-pointers attempted (+0.1) and free throws attempted (+5.0)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Hakeem Olajuwon 25.9
+15.1
Bill Walton 10.8
Field Goals Made
Hakeem Olajuwon 10.4
+5.7
Bill Walton 4.7
Field Goals Attempted
Hakeem Olajuwon 19.6
+10.7
Bill Walton 8.9
3-Pointers Made
Hakeem Olajuwon 0.0
Bill Walton 0.0
*
3-Pointers Attempted
Hakeem Olajuwon 0.1
+0.1
Bill Walton 0.0
*
Free Throws Made
Hakeem Olajuwon 5.1
+3.7
Bill Walton 1.4
Free Throws Attempted
Hakeem Olajuwon 7.1
+5.0
Bill Walton 2.1
Offensive Rebounds
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.2
+1.3
Bill Walton 1.9
Defensive Rebounds
Hakeem Olajuwon 7.9
+0.8
Bill Walton 7.1
Total Rebounds
Hakeem Olajuwon 11.2
+2.1
Bill Walton 9.1
Assists
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.2
+0.2
Bill Walton 3.0
Steals
Hakeem Olajuwon 1.7
+1.0
Bill Walton 0.7
Blocks
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.3
+1.6
Bill Walton 1.7
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Hakeem Olajuwon 2.9
+1.7
Bill Walton 1.2
*
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.9
+0.9
Bill Walton 3.0

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 Bill Walton.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Hakeem Olajuwon played more years (+11) and games (+96), and had more points (+3,227), field goals made (+1,274), 3-pointers made (+4), free throws made (+675), offensive rebounds (+376), defensive rebounds (+801), total rebounds (+1,177), assists (+313), steals (+213) and blocks (+389)
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- Hakeem Olajuwon had more turnovers (+388) and personal fouls (+413)
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- Hakeem Olajuwon had more field goals attempted (+2,409), 3-pointers attempted (+17) and free throws attempted (+933)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Hakeem Olajuwon 15
+11
Bill Walton 4
Games
Hakeem Olajuwon 145
+96
Bill Walton 49
Points
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,755
+3,227
Bill Walton 528
Field Goals Made
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,504
+1,274
Bill Walton 230
Field Goals Attempted
Hakeem Olajuwon 2,847
+2,409
Bill Walton 438
3-Pointers Made
Hakeem Olajuwon 4
+4
Bill Walton 0
*
3-Pointers Attempted
Hakeem Olajuwon 18
+17
Bill Walton 1
*
Free Throws Made
Hakeem Olajuwon 743
+675
Bill Walton 68
Free Throws Attempted
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,034
+933
Bill Walton 101
Offensive Rebounds
Hakeem Olajuwon 471
+376
Bill Walton 95
Defensive Rebounds
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,150
+801
Bill Walton 349
Total Rebounds
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,621
+1,177
Bill Walton 444
Assists
Hakeem Olajuwon 458
+313
Bill Walton 145
Steals
Hakeem Olajuwon 245
+213
Bill Walton 32
Blocks
Hakeem Olajuwon 472
+389
Bill Walton 83
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Hakeem Olajuwon 424
+388
Bill Walton 36
*
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Hakeem Olajuwon 562
+413
Bill Walton 149

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Hakeem Olajuwon had better field goal percentage, 3-point percentage and free throw percentage than Bill Walton.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Hakeem Olajuwon 52.8%
+0.3
Bill Walton 52.5%
3-Point Percentage
Hakeem Olajuwon 22.2%
+22.2
Bill Walton 0.0%
*
Free Throw Percentage
Hakeem Olajuwon 71.9%
+4.6
Bill Walton 67.3%
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