Complete Stats Comparison of Hakeem Olajuwon and Mitch Richmond

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Hakeem Olajuwon and Mitch Richmond 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)		4
(points, rebounds, steals, blocks)		18
seasons
Mitch Richmond1
(assists)		1
(assists)		14
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
Mitch Richmond0
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		10
stats		1
stat
Mitch Richmond5
stats		4
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
Mitch Richmond3
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, out of the five main statistical categories, Hakeem Olajuwon had better averages in points, rebounds, steals and blocks while Mitch Richmond had better average in assists.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Hakeem Olajuwon had better averages in points (+0.8), field goals made (+1.2), offensive rebounds (+2.4), defensive rebounds (+4.8), total rebounds (+7.2), steals (+0.5) and blocks (+2.8)
- Mitch Richmond had better averages in 3-pointers made (+1.4), free throws made (+0.3) and assists (+1.0)
- Hakeem Olajuwon had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.4) and personal fouls (+0.9)
-
- Hakeem Olajuwon had higher averages in field goals attempted (+0.6) and free throws attempted (+0.7)
- Mitch Richmond had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+3.4)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Hakeem Olajuwon 21.8
+0.8
Mitch Richmond 21.0
Field Goals Made
Hakeem Olajuwon 8.7
+1.2
Mitch Richmond 7.5
Field Goals Attempted
Hakeem Olajuwon 17.0
+0.6
Mitch Richmond 16.4
3-Pointers Made
Hakeem Olajuwon 0.0
Mitch Richmond 1.4
+1.4
3-Pointers Attempted
Hakeem Olajuwon 0.1
Mitch Richmond 3.5
+3.4
Free Throws Made
Hakeem Olajuwon 4.4
Mitch Richmond 4.7
+0.3
Free Throws Attempted
Hakeem Olajuwon 6.2
+0.7
Mitch Richmond 5.5
Offensive Rebounds
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.3
+2.4
Mitch Richmond 0.9
Defensive Rebounds
Hakeem Olajuwon 7.8
+4.8
Mitch Richmond 3.0
Total Rebounds
Hakeem Olajuwon 11.1
+7.2
Mitch Richmond 3.9
Assists
Hakeem Olajuwon 2.5
Mitch Richmond 3.5
+1.0
Steals
Hakeem Olajuwon 1.7
+0.5
Mitch Richmond 1.2
Blocks
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.1
+2.8
Mitch Richmond 0.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.0
+0.4
Mitch Richmond 2.6
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.5
+0.9
Mitch Richmond 2.6

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Hakeem Olajuwon had more total points, rebounds, steals and blocks while Mitch Richmond had more total assists.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Hakeem Olajuwon played more years (+4) and games (+262), and had more points (+6,449), field goals made (+3,444), free throws made (+862), offensive rebounds (+3,153), defensive rebounds (+6,794), total rebounds (+9,947), steals (+951) and blocks (+3,576)
- Mitch Richmond had more 3-pointers made (+1,301) and assists (+340)
- Hakeem Olajuwon had more turnovers (+1,088) and personal fouls (+1,880)
-
- Hakeem Olajuwon had more field goals attempted (+4,953) and free throws attempted (+2,256)
- Mitch Richmond had more 3-pointers attempted (+3,293)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Hakeem Olajuwon 18
+4
Mitch Richmond 14
Games
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,238
+262
Mitch Richmond 976
Points
Hakeem Olajuwon 26,946
+6,449
Mitch Richmond 20,497
Field Goals Made
Hakeem Olajuwon 10,749
+3,444
Mitch Richmond 7,305
Field Goals Attempted
Hakeem Olajuwon 20,991
+4,953
Mitch Richmond 16,038
3-Pointers Made
Hakeem Olajuwon 25
Mitch Richmond 1,326
+1,301
3-Pointers Attempted
Hakeem Olajuwon 124
Mitch Richmond 3,417
+3,293
Free Throws Made
Hakeem Olajuwon 5,423
+862
Mitch Richmond 4,561
Free Throws Attempted
Hakeem Olajuwon 7,621
+2,256
Mitch Richmond 5,365
Offensive Rebounds
Hakeem Olajuwon 4,034
+3,153
Mitch Richmond 881
Defensive Rebounds
Hakeem Olajuwon 9,714
+6,794
Mitch Richmond 2,920
Total Rebounds
Hakeem Olajuwon 13,748
+9,947
Mitch Richmond 3,801
Assists
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,058
Mitch Richmond 3,398
+340
Steals
Hakeem Olajuwon 2,162
+951
Mitch Richmond 1,211
Blocks
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,830
+3,576
Mitch Richmond 254
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,667
+1,088
Mitch Richmond 2,579
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Hakeem Olajuwon 4,383
+1,880
Mitch Richmond 2,503

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Mitch Richmond 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%
+5.7
Mitch Richmond 45.5%
3-Point Percentage
Hakeem Olajuwon 20.2%
Mitch Richmond 38.8%
+18.6
Free Throw Percentage
Hakeem Olajuwon 71.2%
Mitch Richmond 85.0%
+13.8

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 Mitch Richmond.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Hakeem Olajuwon had better averages in points (+6.4), field goals made (+2.9), free throws made (+1.4), offensive rebounds (+2.2), defensive rebounds (+3.6), total rebounds (+5.9), assists (+0.2), steals (+0.7) and blocks (+3.0)
- Mitch Richmond had better average in 3-pointers made (+0.8)
- Hakeem Olajuwon had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.4) and personal fouls (+1.1)
-
- Hakeem Olajuwon had higher averages in field goals attempted (+4.0) and free throws attempted (+2.8)
- Mitch Richmond had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+2.6)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Hakeem Olajuwon 25.9
+6.4
Mitch Richmond 19.5
Field Goals Made
Hakeem Olajuwon 10.4
+2.9
Mitch Richmond 7.5
Field Goals Attempted
Hakeem Olajuwon 19.6
+4.0
Mitch Richmond 15.6
3-Pointers Made
Hakeem Olajuwon 0.0
Mitch Richmond 0.8
+0.8
3-Pointers Attempted
Hakeem Olajuwon 0.1
Mitch Richmond 2.7
+2.6
Free Throws Made
Hakeem Olajuwon 5.1
+1.4
Mitch Richmond 3.7
Free Throws Attempted
Hakeem Olajuwon 7.1
+2.8
Mitch Richmond 4.3
Offensive Rebounds
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.2
+2.2
Mitch Richmond 1.0
Defensive Rebounds
Hakeem Olajuwon 7.9
+3.6
Mitch Richmond 4.3
Total Rebounds
Hakeem Olajuwon 11.2
+5.9
Mitch Richmond 5.3
Assists
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.2
+0.2
Mitch Richmond 3.0
Steals
Hakeem Olajuwon 1.7
+0.7
Mitch Richmond 1.0
Blocks
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.3
+3.0
Mitch Richmond 0.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Hakeem Olajuwon 2.9
+0.4
Mitch Richmond 2.5
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.9
+1.1
Mitch Richmond 2.8

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 Mitch Richmond.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Hakeem Olajuwon played more years (+11) and games (+122), and had more points (+3,306), field goals made (+1,332), free throws made (+657), offensive rebounds (+448), defensive rebounds (+1,050), total rebounds (+1,498), assists (+389), steals (+223) and blocks (+465)
- Mitch Richmond had more 3-pointers made (+15)
- Hakeem Olajuwon had more turnovers (+367) and personal fouls (+498)
-
- Hakeem Olajuwon had more field goals attempted (+2,488) and free throws attempted (+935)
- Mitch Richmond had more 3-pointers attempted (+45)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Hakeem Olajuwon 15
+11
Mitch Richmond 4
Games
Hakeem Olajuwon 145
+122
Mitch Richmond 23
Points
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,755
+3,306
Mitch Richmond 449
Field Goals Made
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,504
+1,332
Mitch Richmond 172
Field Goals Attempted
Hakeem Olajuwon 2,847
+2,488
Mitch Richmond 359
3-Pointers Made
Hakeem Olajuwon 4
Mitch Richmond 19
+15
3-Pointers Attempted
Hakeem Olajuwon 18
Mitch Richmond 63
+45
Free Throws Made
Hakeem Olajuwon 743
+657
Mitch Richmond 86
Free Throws Attempted
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,034
+935
Mitch Richmond 99
Offensive Rebounds
Hakeem Olajuwon 471
+448
Mitch Richmond 23
Defensive Rebounds
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,150
+1,050
Mitch Richmond 100
Total Rebounds
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,621
+1,498
Mitch Richmond 123
Assists
Hakeem Olajuwon 458
+389
Mitch Richmond 69
Steals
Hakeem Olajuwon 245
+223
Mitch Richmond 22
Blocks
Hakeem Olajuwon 472
+465
Mitch Richmond 7
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Hakeem Olajuwon 424
+367
Mitch Richmond 57
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Hakeem Olajuwon 562
+498
Mitch Richmond 64

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Mitch Richmond 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%
+4.9
Mitch Richmond 47.9%
3-Point Percentage
Hakeem Olajuwon 22.2%
Mitch Richmond 30.2%
+8.0
Free Throw Percentage
Hakeem Olajuwon 71.9%
Mitch Richmond 86.9%
+15.0
Share: