Complete Stats Comparison of Hakeem Olajuwon and Karl-Anthony Towns

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Hakeem Olajuwon and Karl-Anthony Towns 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
Hakeem Olajuwon2
(steals, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		18
seasons
Karl-Anthony Towns2
(points, assists)		0
11
seasons
they are tied1
(rebounds)
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
Karl-Anthony Towns0
0
5
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Hakeem Olajuwon4
stats		11
stats		0
stats
Karl-Anthony Towns6
stats		3
stats		3
stats
they are tied2
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Hakeem Olajuwon8
stats		11
stats		1
stat
Karl-Anthony Towns3
stats		3
stats		2
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, out of the five main statistical categories, Hakeem Olajuwon has better averages in steals and blocks while Karl-Anthony Towns has better averages in points and assists. They are tied in rebounds.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Hakeem Olajuwon has better averages in field goals made (+0.3), offensive rebounds (+0.5), steals (+0.9) and blocks (+1.9)
- Karl-Anthony Towns has better averages in points (+1.2), 3-pointers made (+1.7), defensive rebounds (+0.5) and assists (+0.7)
- Hakeem Olajuwon has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.3) and personal fouls (+0.1)
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- Hakeem Olajuwon has higher averages in field goals attempted (+0.9) and free throws attempted (+0.9)
- Karl-Anthony Towns has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+4.2)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Hakeem Olajuwon 21.8
Karl-Anthony Towns 23.0
+1.2
Field Goals Made
Hakeem Olajuwon 8.7
+0.3
Karl-Anthony Towns 8.4
Field Goals Attempted
Hakeem Olajuwon 17.0
+0.9
Karl-Anthony Towns 16.1
3-Pointers Made
Hakeem Olajuwon 0.0
Karl-Anthony Towns 1.7
+1.7
3-Pointers Attempted
Hakeem Olajuwon 0.1
Karl-Anthony Towns 4.3
+4.2
Free Throws Made
Hakeem Olajuwon 4.4
Karl-Anthony Towns 4.4
Free Throws Attempted
Hakeem Olajuwon 6.2
+0.9
Karl-Anthony Towns 5.3
Offensive Rebounds
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.3
+0.5
Karl-Anthony Towns 2.8
Defensive Rebounds
Hakeem Olajuwon 7.8
Karl-Anthony Towns 8.3
+0.5
Total Rebounds
Hakeem Olajuwon 11.1
Karl-Anthony Towns 11.1
Assists
Hakeem Olajuwon 2.5
Karl-Anthony Towns 3.2
+0.7
Steals
Hakeem Olajuwon 1.7
+0.9
Karl-Anthony Towns 0.8
Blocks
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.1
+1.9
Karl-Anthony Towns 1.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.0
+0.3
Karl-Anthony Towns 2.7
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.5
+0.1
Karl-Anthony Towns 3.4

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 Karl-Anthony Towns.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Hakeem Olajuwon played more years (+7) and games (+589), and has more points (+11,998), field goals made (+5,270), free throws made (+2,557), offensive rebounds (+2,219), defensive rebounds (+4,339), total rebounds (+6,558), assists (+1,013), steals (+1,636) and blocks (+3,055)
- Karl-Anthony Towns has more 3-pointers made (+1,099)
- Hakeem Olajuwon has more turnovers (+1,908) and personal fouls (+2,170)
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- Hakeem Olajuwon has more field goals attempted (+10,513) and free throws attempted (+4,199)
- Karl-Anthony Towns has more 3-pointers attempted (+2,687)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Hakeem Olajuwon 18
+7
Karl-Anthony Towns 11
Games
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,238
+589
Karl-Anthony Towns 649
Points
Hakeem Olajuwon 26,946
+11,998
Karl-Anthony Towns 14,948
Field Goals Made
Hakeem Olajuwon 10,749
+5,270
Karl-Anthony Towns 5,479
Field Goals Attempted
Hakeem Olajuwon 20,991
+10,513
Karl-Anthony Towns 10,478
3-Pointers Made
Hakeem Olajuwon 25
Karl-Anthony Towns 1,124
+1,099
3-Pointers Attempted
Hakeem Olajuwon 124
Karl-Anthony Towns 2,811
+2,687
Free Throws Made
Hakeem Olajuwon 5,423
+2,557
Karl-Anthony Towns 2,866
Free Throws Attempted
Hakeem Olajuwon 7,621
+4,199
Karl-Anthony Towns 3,422
Offensive Rebounds
Hakeem Olajuwon 4,034
+2,219
Karl-Anthony Towns 1,815
Defensive Rebounds
Hakeem Olajuwon 9,714
+4,339
Karl-Anthony Towns 5,375
Total Rebounds
Hakeem Olajuwon 13,748
+6,558
Karl-Anthony Towns 7,190
Assists
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,058
+1,013
Karl-Anthony Towns 2,045
Steals
Hakeem Olajuwon 2,162
+1,636
Karl-Anthony Towns 526
Blocks
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,830
+3,055
Karl-Anthony Towns 775
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,667
+1,908
Karl-Anthony Towns 1,759
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Hakeem Olajuwon 4,383
+2,170
Karl-Anthony Towns 2,213

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Karl-Anthony Towns has 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%
Karl-Anthony Towns 52.3%
+1.1
3-Point Percentage
Hakeem Olajuwon 20.2%
Karl-Anthony Towns 40.0%
+19.8
Free Throw Percentage
Hakeem Olajuwon 71.2%
Karl-Anthony Towns 83.8%
+12.6

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 Karl-Anthony Towns.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Hakeem Olajuwon has better averages in points (+6.1), field goals made (+3.5), free throws made (+0.7), offensive rebounds (+1.1), total rebounds (+0.5), assists (+1.2), steals (+1.0) and blocks (+2.6)
- Karl-Anthony Towns has better averages in 3-pointers made (+1.5) and defensive rebounds (+0.7)
- Hakeem Olajuwon has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.4)
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- Hakeem Olajuwon has higher averages in field goals attempted (+5.1) and free throws attempted (+1.8)
- Karl-Anthony Towns has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+4.2)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Hakeem Olajuwon 25.9
+6.1
Karl-Anthony Towns 19.8
Field Goals Made
Hakeem Olajuwon 10.4
+3.5
Karl-Anthony Towns 6.9
Field Goals Attempted
Hakeem Olajuwon 19.6
+5.1
Karl-Anthony Towns 14.5
3-Pointers Made
Hakeem Olajuwon 0.0
Karl-Anthony Towns 1.5
+1.5
3-Pointers Attempted
Hakeem Olajuwon 0.1
Karl-Anthony Towns 4.3
+4.2
Free Throws Made
Hakeem Olajuwon 5.1
+0.7
Karl-Anthony Towns 4.4
Free Throws Attempted
Hakeem Olajuwon 7.1
+1.8
Karl-Anthony Towns 5.3
Offensive Rebounds
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.2
+1.1
Karl-Anthony Towns 2.1
Defensive Rebounds
Hakeem Olajuwon 7.9
Karl-Anthony Towns 8.6
+0.7
Total Rebounds
Hakeem Olajuwon 11.2
+0.5
Karl-Anthony Towns 10.7
Assists
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.2
+1.2
Karl-Anthony Towns 2.0
Steals
Hakeem Olajuwon 1.7
+1.0
Karl-Anthony Towns 0.7
Blocks
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.3
+2.6
Karl-Anthony Towns 0.7
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Hakeem Olajuwon 2.9
+0.4
Karl-Anthony Towns 2.5
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.9
Karl-Anthony Towns 3.9

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 Karl-Anthony Towns.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Hakeem Olajuwon played more years (+10) and games (+95), and has more points (+2,766), field goals made (+1,158), free throws made (+521), offensive rebounds (+366), defensive rebounds (+719), total rebounds (+1,085), assists (+358), steals (+211) and blocks (+436)
- Karl-Anthony Towns has more 3-pointers made (+71)
- Hakeem Olajuwon has more turnovers (+300) and personal fouls (+369)
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- Hakeem Olajuwon has more field goals attempted (+2,120) and free throws attempted (+767)
- Karl-Anthony Towns has more 3-pointers attempted (+196)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Hakeem Olajuwon 15
+10
Karl-Anthony Towns 5
Games
Hakeem Olajuwon 145
+95
Karl-Anthony Towns 50
Points
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,755
+2,766
Karl-Anthony Towns 989
Field Goals Made
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,504
+1,158
Karl-Anthony Towns 346
Field Goals Attempted
Hakeem Olajuwon 2,847
+2,120
Karl-Anthony Towns 727
3-Pointers Made
Hakeem Olajuwon 4
Karl-Anthony Towns 75
+71
3-Pointers Attempted
Hakeem Olajuwon 18
Karl-Anthony Towns 214
+196
Free Throws Made
Hakeem Olajuwon 743
+521
Karl-Anthony Towns 222
Free Throws Attempted
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,034
+767
Karl-Anthony Towns 267
Offensive Rebounds
Hakeem Olajuwon 471
+366
Karl-Anthony Towns 105
Defensive Rebounds
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,150
+719
Karl-Anthony Towns 431
Total Rebounds
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,621
+1,085
Karl-Anthony Towns 536
Assists
Hakeem Olajuwon 458
+358
Karl-Anthony Towns 100
Steals
Hakeem Olajuwon 245
+211
Karl-Anthony Towns 34
Blocks
Hakeem Olajuwon 472
+436
Karl-Anthony Towns 36
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Hakeem Olajuwon 424
+300
Karl-Anthony Towns 124
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Hakeem Olajuwon 562
+369
Karl-Anthony Towns 193

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Karl-Anthony Towns 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
Hakeem Olajuwon 52.8%
+5.2
Karl-Anthony Towns 47.6%
3-Point Percentage
Hakeem Olajuwon 22.2%
Karl-Anthony Towns 35.0%
+12.8
Free Throw Percentage
Hakeem Olajuwon 71.9%
Karl-Anthony Towns 83.1%
+11.2
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