Complete Stats Comparison of Hakeem Olajuwon and David Robinson

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Hakeem Olajuwon and David Robinson 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
David Robinson0
0
14
seasons
they are tied1
(assists)
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
David Robinson0
0
12
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		10
stats		0
stats
David Robinson3
stats		3
stats		3
stats
they are tied2
stats		1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Hakeem Olajuwon8
stats		12
stats		3
stats
David Robinson3
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...

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, steals and blocks than David Robinson. They are tied in assists.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Hakeem Olajuwon had better averages in points (+0.7), field goals made (+1.2), offensive rebounds (+0.2), defensive rebounds (+0.3), total rebounds (+0.5), steals (+0.3) and blocks (+0.1)
- David Robinson had better average in free throws made (+1.7)
- Hakeem Olajuwon had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.6) and personal fouls (+0.6)
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- Hakeem Olajuwon had higher average in field goals attempted (+2.6)
- David Robinson had higher average in free throws attempted (+2.1)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Hakeem Olajuwon 21.8
+0.7
David Robinson 21.1
Field Goals Made
Hakeem Olajuwon 8.7
+1.2
David Robinson 7.5
Field Goals Attempted
Hakeem Olajuwon 17.0
+2.6
David Robinson 14.4
3-Pointers Made
Hakeem Olajuwon 0.0
David Robinson 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Hakeem Olajuwon 0.1
David Robinson 0.1
Free Throws Made
Hakeem Olajuwon 4.4
David Robinson 6.1
+1.7
Free Throws Attempted
Hakeem Olajuwon 6.2
David Robinson 8.3
+2.1
Offensive Rebounds
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.3
+0.2
David Robinson 3.1
Defensive Rebounds
Hakeem Olajuwon 7.8
+0.3
David Robinson 7.5
Total Rebounds
Hakeem Olajuwon 11.1
+0.5
David Robinson 10.6
Assists
Hakeem Olajuwon 2.5
David Robinson 2.5
Steals
Hakeem Olajuwon 1.7
+0.3
David Robinson 1.4
Blocks
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.1
+0.1
David Robinson 3.0
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.0
+0.6
David Robinson 2.4
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.5
+0.6
David Robinson 2.9

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 David Robinson.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Hakeem Olajuwon played more years (+4) and games (+251), and had more points (+6,156), field goals made (+3,384), offensive rebounds (+951), defensive rebounds (+2,300), total rebounds (+3,251), assists (+617), steals (+774) and blocks (+876)
- David Robinson had more free throws made (+612)
- Hakeem Olajuwon had more turnovers (+1,250) and personal fouls (+1,548)
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- Hakeem Olajuwon had more field goals attempted (+6,770) and 3-pointers attempted (+24)
- David Robinson had more free throws attempted (+580)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Hakeem Olajuwon 18
+4
David Robinson 14
Games
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,238
+251
David Robinson 987
Points
Hakeem Olajuwon 26,946
+6,156
David Robinson 20,790
Field Goals Made
Hakeem Olajuwon 10,749
+3,384
David Robinson 7,365
Field Goals Attempted
Hakeem Olajuwon 20,991
+6,770
David Robinson 14,221
3-Pointers Made
Hakeem Olajuwon 25
David Robinson 25
3-Pointers Attempted
Hakeem Olajuwon 124
+24
David Robinson 100
Free Throws Made
Hakeem Olajuwon 5,423
David Robinson 6,035
+612
Free Throws Attempted
Hakeem Olajuwon 7,621
David Robinson 8,201
+580
Offensive Rebounds
Hakeem Olajuwon 4,034
+951
David Robinson 3,083
Defensive Rebounds
Hakeem Olajuwon 9,714
+2,300
David Robinson 7,414
Total Rebounds
Hakeem Olajuwon 13,748
+3,251
David Robinson 10,497
Assists
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,058
+617
David Robinson 2,441
Steals
Hakeem Olajuwon 2,162
+774
David Robinson 1,388
Blocks
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,830
+876
David Robinson 2,954
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,667
+1,250
David Robinson 2,417
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Hakeem Olajuwon 4,383
+1,548
David Robinson 2,835

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, David Robinson had better field goal percentage, 3-point percentage and free throw percentage than Hakeem Olajuwon.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Hakeem Olajuwon 51.2%
David Robinson 51.8%
+0.6
3-Point Percentage
Hakeem Olajuwon 20.2%
David Robinson 25.0%
+4.8
Free Throw Percentage
Hakeem Olajuwon 71.2%
David Robinson 73.6%
+2.4

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 David Robinson.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Hakeem Olajuwon had better averages in points (+7.8), field goals made (+4.2), offensive rebounds (+0.2), defensive rebounds (+0.3), total rebounds (+0.6), assists (+0.9), steals (+0.5) and blocks (+0.8)
- David Robinson had better average in free throws made (+0.5)
- Hakeem Olajuwon had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.6) and personal fouls (+0.5)
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- Hakeem Olajuwon had higher average in field goals attempted (+6.6)
- David Robinson had higher average in free throws attempted (+0.8)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Hakeem Olajuwon 25.9
+7.8
David Robinson 18.1
Field Goals Made
Hakeem Olajuwon 10.4
+4.2
David Robinson 6.2
Field Goals Attempted
Hakeem Olajuwon 19.6
+6.6
David Robinson 13.0
3-Pointers Made
Hakeem Olajuwon 0.0
David Robinson 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Hakeem Olajuwon 0.1
David Robinson 0.1
Free Throws Made
Hakeem Olajuwon 5.1
David Robinson 5.6
+0.5
Free Throws Attempted
Hakeem Olajuwon 7.1
David Robinson 7.9
+0.8
Offensive Rebounds
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.2
+0.2
David Robinson 3.0
Defensive Rebounds
Hakeem Olajuwon 7.9
+0.3
David Robinson 7.6
Total Rebounds
Hakeem Olajuwon 11.2
+0.6
David Robinson 10.6
Assists
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.2
+0.9
David Robinson 2.3
Steals
Hakeem Olajuwon 1.7
+0.5
David Robinson 1.2
Blocks
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.3
+0.8
David Robinson 2.5
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Hakeem Olajuwon 2.9
+0.6
David Robinson 2.3
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.9
+0.5
David Robinson 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 David Robinson.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Hakeem Olajuwon played more years (+3) and games (+22), and had more points (+1,534), field goals made (+736), 3-pointers made (+3), free throws made (+59), offensive rebounds (+104), defensive rebounds (+216), total rebounds (+320), assists (+178), steals (+94) and blocks (+160)
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- Hakeem Olajuwon had more turnovers (+144) and personal fouls (+139)
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- Hakeem Olajuwon had more field goals attempted (+1,243), 3-pointers attempted (+8) and free throws attempted (+68)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Hakeem Olajuwon 15
+3
David Robinson 12
Games
Hakeem Olajuwon 145
+22
David Robinson 123
Points
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,755
+1,534
David Robinson 2,221
Field Goals Made
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,504
+736
David Robinson 768
Field Goals Attempted
Hakeem Olajuwon 2,847
+1,243
David Robinson 1,604
3-Pointers Made
Hakeem Olajuwon 4
+3
David Robinson 1
3-Pointers Attempted
Hakeem Olajuwon 18
+8
David Robinson 10
Free Throws Made
Hakeem Olajuwon 743
+59
David Robinson 684
Free Throws Attempted
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,034
+68
David Robinson 966
Offensive Rebounds
Hakeem Olajuwon 471
+104
David Robinson 367
Defensive Rebounds
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,150
+216
David Robinson 934
Total Rebounds
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,621
+320
David Robinson 1,301
Assists
Hakeem Olajuwon 458
+178
David Robinson 280
Steals
Hakeem Olajuwon 245
+94
David Robinson 151
Blocks
Hakeem Olajuwon 472
+160
David Robinson 312
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Hakeem Olajuwon 424
+144
David Robinson 280
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Hakeem Olajuwon 562
+139
David Robinson 423

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 David Robinson.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Hakeem Olajuwon 52.8%
+4.9
David Robinson 47.9%
3-Point Percentage
Hakeem Olajuwon 22.2%
+12.2
David Robinson 10.0%
Free Throw Percentage
Hakeem Olajuwon 71.9%
+1.1
David Robinson 70.8%
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