Complete Stats Comparison of Hakeem Olajuwon and Rajon Rondo

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Hakeem Olajuwon and Rajon Rondo 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 Olajuwon4
(points, rebounds, steals, blocks)		4
(points, rebounds, steals, blocks)		18
seasons
Rajon Rondo1
(assists)		1
(assists)		16
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Hakeem Olajuwon3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		4
(points, rebounds, steals, blocks)		15
Playoffs
Rajon Rondo1
(assists)		1
(assists)		10
Playoffs
they are tied1
(steals)

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Hakeem Olajuwon8
stats		10
stats		2
stats
Rajon Rondo4
stats		4
stats		1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Hakeem Olajuwon7
stats		10
stats		2
stats
Rajon Rondo4
stats		4
stats		1
stat
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 had better averages in points, rebounds, steals and blocks while Rajon Rondo had better average in assists.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Hakeem Olajuwon had better averages in points (+12.0), field goals made (+4.6), free throws made (+3.2), offensive rebounds (+2.3), defensive rebounds (+4.2), total rebounds (+6.6), steals (+0.1) and blocks (+3.0)
- Rajon Rondo had better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.5) and assists (+5.4)
- Hakeem Olajuwon had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.3) and personal fouls (+1.4)
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- Hakeem Olajuwon had higher averages in field goals attempted (+8.1) and free throws attempted (+4.3)
- Rajon Rondo had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+1.3)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Hakeem Olajuwon 21.8
+12.0
Rajon Rondo 9.8
Field Goals Made
Hakeem Olajuwon 8.7
+4.6
Rajon Rondo 4.1
Field Goals Attempted
Hakeem Olajuwon 17.0
+8.1
Rajon Rondo 8.9
3-Pointers Made
Hakeem Olajuwon 0.0
Rajon Rondo 0.5
+0.5
3-Pointers Attempted
Hakeem Olajuwon 0.1
Rajon Rondo 1.4
+1.3
Free Throws Made
Hakeem Olajuwon 4.4
+3.2
Rajon Rondo 1.2
Free Throws Attempted
Hakeem Olajuwon 6.2
+4.3
Rajon Rondo 1.9
Offensive Rebounds
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.3
+2.3
Rajon Rondo 1.0
Defensive Rebounds
Hakeem Olajuwon 7.8
+4.2
Rajon Rondo 3.6
Total Rebounds
Hakeem Olajuwon 11.1
+6.6
Rajon Rondo 4.5
Assists
Hakeem Olajuwon 2.5
Rajon Rondo 7.9
+5.4
Steals
Hakeem Olajuwon 1.7
+0.1
Rajon Rondo 1.6
Blocks
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.1
+3.0
Rajon Rondo 0.1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.0
+0.3
Rajon Rondo 2.7
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.5
+1.4
Rajon Rondo 2.1

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 Rajon Rondo had more total assists.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Hakeem Olajuwon played more years (+2) and games (+281), and had more points (+17,609), field goals made (+6,863), free throws made (+4,307), offensive rebounds (+3,124), defensive rebounds (+6,275), total rebounds (+9,399), steals (+644) and blocks (+3,705)
- Rajon Rondo had more 3-pointers made (+424) and assists (+4,526)
- Hakeem Olajuwon had more turnovers (+1,081) and personal fouls (+2,386)
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- Hakeem Olajuwon had more field goals attempted (+12,475) and free throws attempted (+5,795)
- Rajon Rondo had more 3-pointers attempted (+1,260)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Hakeem Olajuwon 18
+2
Rajon Rondo 16
Games
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,238
+281
Rajon Rondo 957
Points
Hakeem Olajuwon 26,946
+17,609
Rajon Rondo 9,337
Field Goals Made
Hakeem Olajuwon 10,749
+6,863
Rajon Rondo 3,886
Field Goals Attempted
Hakeem Olajuwon 20,991
+12,475
Rajon Rondo 8,516
3-Pointers Made
Hakeem Olajuwon 25
Rajon Rondo 449
+424
3-Pointers Attempted
Hakeem Olajuwon 124
Rajon Rondo 1,384
+1,260
Free Throws Made
Hakeem Olajuwon 5,423
+4,307
Rajon Rondo 1,116
Free Throws Attempted
Hakeem Olajuwon 7,621
+5,795
Rajon Rondo 1,826
Offensive Rebounds
Hakeem Olajuwon 4,034
+3,124
Rajon Rondo 910
Defensive Rebounds
Hakeem Olajuwon 9,714
+6,275
Rajon Rondo 3,439
Total Rebounds
Hakeem Olajuwon 13,748
+9,399
Rajon Rondo 4,349
Assists
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,058
Rajon Rondo 7,584
+4,526
Steals
Hakeem Olajuwon 2,162
+644
Rajon Rondo 1,518
Blocks
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,830
+3,705
Rajon Rondo 125
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,667
+1,081
Rajon Rondo 2,586
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Hakeem Olajuwon 4,383
+2,386
Rajon Rondo 1,997

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Hakeem Olajuwon 51.2%
+5.6
Rajon Rondo 45.6%
3-Point Percentage
Hakeem Olajuwon 20.2%
Rajon Rondo 32.4%
+12.2
Free Throw Percentage
Hakeem Olajuwon 71.2%
+10.1
Rajon Rondo 61.1%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Hakeem Olajuwon had better averages in points, rebounds and blocks while Rajon Rondo had better average in assists. They are tied in steals.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Hakeem Olajuwon had better averages in points (+13.4), field goals made (+5.4), free throws made (+3.2), offensive rebounds (+1.8), defensive rebounds (+3.8), total rebounds (+5.6) and blocks (+3.1)
- Rajon Rondo had better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.5) and assists (+5.3)
- Hakeem Olajuwon had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.3) and personal fouls (+1.5)
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- Hakeem Olajuwon had higher averages in field goals attempted (+8.2) and free throws attempted (+4.2)
- Rajon Rondo had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+1.4)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Hakeem Olajuwon 25.9
+13.4
Rajon Rondo 12.5
Field Goals Made
Hakeem Olajuwon 10.4
+5.4
Rajon Rondo 5.0
Field Goals Attempted
Hakeem Olajuwon 19.6
+8.2
Rajon Rondo 11.4
3-Pointers Made
Hakeem Olajuwon 0.0
Rajon Rondo 0.5
+0.5
3-Pointers Attempted
Hakeem Olajuwon 0.1
Rajon Rondo 1.5
+1.4
Free Throws Made
Hakeem Olajuwon 5.1
+3.2
Rajon Rondo 1.9
Free Throws Attempted
Hakeem Olajuwon 7.1
+4.2
Rajon Rondo 2.9
Offensive Rebounds
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.2
+1.8
Rajon Rondo 1.4
Defensive Rebounds
Hakeem Olajuwon 7.9
+3.8
Rajon Rondo 4.1
Total Rebounds
Hakeem Olajuwon 11.2
+5.6
Rajon Rondo 5.6
Assists
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.2
Rajon Rondo 8.5
+5.3
Steals
Hakeem Olajuwon 1.7
Rajon Rondo 1.7
Blocks
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.3
+3.1
Rajon Rondo 0.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Hakeem Olajuwon 2.9
+0.3
Rajon Rondo 2.6
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.9
+1.5
Rajon Rondo 2.4

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Hakeem Olajuwon had more total points, rebounds, steals and blocks while Rajon Rondo had more total assists.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Hakeem Olajuwon played more years (+5) and games (+11), and had more points (+2,086), field goals made (+830), free throws made (+490), offensive rebounds (+282), defensive rebounds (+595), total rebounds (+877), steals (+17) and blocks (+448)
- Rajon Rondo had more 3-pointers made (+64) and assists (+678)
- Hakeem Olajuwon had more turnovers (+75) and personal fouls (+242)
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- Hakeem Olajuwon had more field goals attempted (+1,315) and free throws attempted (+644)
- Rajon Rondo had more 3-pointers attempted (+188)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Hakeem Olajuwon 15
+5
Rajon Rondo 10
Games
Hakeem Olajuwon 145
+11
Rajon Rondo 134
Points
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,755
+2,086
Rajon Rondo 1,669
Field Goals Made
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,504
+830
Rajon Rondo 674
Field Goals Attempted
Hakeem Olajuwon 2,847
+1,315
Rajon Rondo 1,532
3-Pointers Made
Hakeem Olajuwon 4
Rajon Rondo 68
+64
3-Pointers Attempted
Hakeem Olajuwon 18
Rajon Rondo 206
+188
Free Throws Made
Hakeem Olajuwon 743
+490
Rajon Rondo 253
Free Throws Attempted
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,034
+644
Rajon Rondo 390
Offensive Rebounds
Hakeem Olajuwon 471
+282
Rajon Rondo 189
Defensive Rebounds
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,150
+595
Rajon Rondo 555
Total Rebounds
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,621
+877
Rajon Rondo 744
Assists
Hakeem Olajuwon 458
Rajon Rondo 1,136
+678
Steals
Hakeem Olajuwon 245
+17
Rajon Rondo 228
Blocks
Hakeem Olajuwon 472
+448
Rajon Rondo 24
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Hakeem Olajuwon 424
+75
Rajon Rondo 349
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Hakeem Olajuwon 562
+242
Rajon Rondo 320

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Hakeem Olajuwon had better field goal percentage and free throw percentage while Rajon Rondo had better 3-point percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Hakeem Olajuwon 52.8%
+8.8
Rajon Rondo 44.0%
3-Point Percentage
Hakeem Olajuwon 22.2%
Rajon Rondo 33.0%
+10.8
Free Throw Percentage
Hakeem Olajuwon 71.9%
+7.0
Rajon Rondo 64.9%
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