Complete Stats Comparison of Hakeem Olajuwon and Shaquille O'Neal

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Hakeem Olajuwon and Shaquille O'Neal 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 Olajuwon3
(rebounds, steals, blocks)		4
(rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		18
seasons
Shaquille O'Neal1
(points)		1
(points)		19
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 Olajuwon4
(points, assists, steals, blocks)		2
(steals, blocks)		15
Playoffs
Shaquille O'Neal1
(rebounds)		3
(points, rebounds, assists)		17
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		7
stats		2
stats
Shaquille O'Neal6
stats		7
stats		1
stat
they are tied2
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Hakeem Olajuwon7
stats		5
stats		2
stats
Shaquille O'Neal4
stats		9
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 rebounds, steals and blocks while Shaquille O'Neal had better average in points. They are tied in assists.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Hakeem Olajuwon had better averages in defensive rebounds (+0.4), total rebounds (+0.2), steals (+1.1) and blocks (+0.8)
- Shaquille O'Neal had better averages in points (+1.9), field goals made (+0.7), free throws made (+0.5) and offensive rebounds (+0.2)
- Hakeem Olajuwon had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.3) and personal fouls (+0.1)
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- Hakeem Olajuwon had higher averages in field goals attempted (+0.9) and 3-pointers attempted (+0.1)
- Shaquille O'Neal had higher average in free throws attempted (+3.1)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Hakeem Olajuwon 21.8
Shaquille O'Neal 23.7
+1.9
Field Goals Made
Hakeem Olajuwon 8.7
Shaquille O'Neal 9.4
+0.7
Field Goals Attempted
Hakeem Olajuwon 17.0
+0.9
Shaquille O'Neal 16.1
3-Pointers Made
Hakeem Olajuwon 0.0
Shaquille O'Neal 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Hakeem Olajuwon 0.1
+0.1
Shaquille O'Neal 0.0
Free Throws Made
Hakeem Olajuwon 4.4
Shaquille O'Neal 4.9
+0.5
Free Throws Attempted
Hakeem Olajuwon 6.2
Shaquille O'Neal 9.3
+3.1
Offensive Rebounds
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.3
Shaquille O'Neal 3.5
+0.2
Defensive Rebounds
Hakeem Olajuwon 7.8
+0.4
Shaquille O'Neal 7.4
Total Rebounds
Hakeem Olajuwon 11.1
+0.2
Shaquille O'Neal 10.9
Assists
Hakeem Olajuwon 2.5
Shaquille O'Neal 2.5
Steals
Hakeem Olajuwon 1.7
+1.1
Shaquille O'Neal 0.6
Blocks
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.1
+0.8
Shaquille O'Neal 2.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.0
+0.3
Shaquille O'Neal 2.7
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.5
+0.1
Shaquille O'Neal 3.4

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 rebounds, assists, steals and blocks while Shaquille O'Neal had more total points.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Hakeem Olajuwon played more games (+31) and had more 3-pointers made (+24), defensive rebounds (+824), total rebounds (+649), assists (+32), steals (+1,423) and blocks (+1,098)
- Shaquille O'Neal played more years (+1) and had more points (+1,650), field goals made (+581), free throws made (+512) and offensive rebounds (+175)
- Hakeem Olajuwon had more turnovers (+357) and personal fouls (+237)
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- Hakeem Olajuwon had more field goals attempted (+1,534) and 3-pointers attempted (+102)
- Shaquille O'Neal had more free throws attempted (+3,631)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Hakeem Olajuwon 18
Shaquille O'Neal 19
+1
Games
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,238
+31
Shaquille O'Neal 1,207
Points
Hakeem Olajuwon 26,946
Shaquille O'Neal 28,596
+1,650
Field Goals Made
Hakeem Olajuwon 10,749
Shaquille O'Neal 11,330
+581
Field Goals Attempted
Hakeem Olajuwon 20,991
+1,534
Shaquille O'Neal 19,457
3-Pointers Made
Hakeem Olajuwon 25
+24
Shaquille O'Neal 1
3-Pointers Attempted
Hakeem Olajuwon 124
+102
Shaquille O'Neal 22
Free Throws Made
Hakeem Olajuwon 5,423
Shaquille O'Neal 5,935
+512
Free Throws Attempted
Hakeem Olajuwon 7,621
Shaquille O'Neal 11,252
+3,631
Offensive Rebounds
Hakeem Olajuwon 4,034
Shaquille O'Neal 4,209
+175
Defensive Rebounds
Hakeem Olajuwon 9,714
+824
Shaquille O'Neal 8,890
Total Rebounds
Hakeem Olajuwon 13,748
+649
Shaquille O'Neal 13,099
Assists
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,058
+32
Shaquille O'Neal 3,026
Steals
Hakeem Olajuwon 2,162
+1,423
Shaquille O'Neal 739
Blocks
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,830
+1,098
Shaquille O'Neal 2,732
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,667
+357
Shaquille O'Neal 3,310
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Hakeem Olajuwon 4,383
+237
Shaquille O'Neal 4,146

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 Shaquille O'Neal had better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Hakeem Olajuwon 51.2%
Shaquille O'Neal 58.2%
+7.0
3-Point Percentage
Hakeem Olajuwon 20.2%
+15.7
Shaquille O'Neal 4.5%
Free Throw Percentage
Hakeem Olajuwon 71.2%
+18.5
Shaquille O'Neal 52.7%

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, assists, steals and blocks while Shaquille O'Neal had better average in rebounds.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Hakeem Olajuwon had better averages in points (+1.6), field goals made (+1.0), defensive rebounds (+0.3), assists (+0.5), steals (+1.2) and blocks (+1.2)
- Shaquille O'Neal had better averages in free throws made (+0.3), offensive rebounds (+0.8) and total rebounds (+0.4)
- Hakeem Olajuwon had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.3)
- Shaquille O'Neal had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.1)
- Hakeem Olajuwon had higher averages in field goals attempted (+2.8) and 3-pointers attempted (+0.1)
- Shaquille O'Neal had higher average in free throws attempted (+3.6)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Hakeem Olajuwon 25.9
+1.6
Shaquille O'Neal 24.3
Field Goals Made
Hakeem Olajuwon 10.4
+1.0
Shaquille O'Neal 9.4
Field Goals Attempted
Hakeem Olajuwon 19.6
+2.8
Shaquille O'Neal 16.8
3-Pointers Made
Hakeem Olajuwon 0.0
Shaquille O'Neal 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Hakeem Olajuwon 0.1
+0.1
Shaquille O'Neal 0.0
Free Throws Made
Hakeem Olajuwon 5.1
Shaquille O'Neal 5.4
+0.3
Free Throws Attempted
Hakeem Olajuwon 7.1
Shaquille O'Neal 10.7
+3.6
Offensive Rebounds
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.2
Shaquille O'Neal 4.0
+0.8
Defensive Rebounds
Hakeem Olajuwon 7.9
+0.3
Shaquille O'Neal 7.6
Total Rebounds
Hakeem Olajuwon 11.2
Shaquille O'Neal 11.6
+0.4
Assists
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.2
+0.5
Shaquille O'Neal 2.7
Steals
Hakeem Olajuwon 1.7
+1.2
Shaquille O'Neal 0.5
Blocks
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.3
+1.2
Shaquille O'Neal 2.1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Hakeem Olajuwon 2.9
Shaquille O'Neal 3.0
+0.1
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.9
+0.3
Shaquille O'Neal 3.6

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Hakeem Olajuwon had more 3-pointers made (+4), steals (+128) and blocks (+13)
- Shaquille O'Neal played more years (+2) and games (+71), and had more points (+1,495), field goals made (+537), free throws made (+425), offensive rebounds (+395), defensive rebounds (+492), total rebounds (+887) and assists (+124)
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- Shaquille O'Neal had more turnovers (+225) and personal fouls (+207)
- Hakeem Olajuwon had more 3-pointers attempted (+18)
- Shaquille O'Neal had more field goals attempted (+780) and free throws attempted (+1,283)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Hakeem Olajuwon 15
Shaquille O'Neal 17
+2
Games
Hakeem Olajuwon 145
Shaquille O'Neal 216
+71
Points
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,755
Shaquille O'Neal 5,250
+1,495
Field Goals Made
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,504
Shaquille O'Neal 2,041
+537
Field Goals Attempted
Hakeem Olajuwon 2,847
Shaquille O'Neal 3,627
+780
3-Pointers Made
Hakeem Olajuwon 4
+4
Shaquille O'Neal 0
3-Pointers Attempted
Hakeem Olajuwon 18
+18
Shaquille O'Neal 0
Free Throws Made
Hakeem Olajuwon 743
Shaquille O'Neal 1,168
+425
Free Throws Attempted
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,034
Shaquille O'Neal 2,317
+1,283
Offensive Rebounds
Hakeem Olajuwon 471
Shaquille O'Neal 866
+395
Defensive Rebounds
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,150
Shaquille O'Neal 1,642
+492
Total Rebounds
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,621
Shaquille O'Neal 2,508
+887
Assists
Hakeem Olajuwon 458
Shaquille O'Neal 582
+124
Steals
Hakeem Olajuwon 245
+128
Shaquille O'Neal 117
Blocks
Hakeem Olajuwon 472
+13
Shaquille O'Neal 459
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Hakeem Olajuwon 424
Shaquille O'Neal 649
+225
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Hakeem Olajuwon 562
Shaquille O'Neal 769
+207

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Hakeem Olajuwon had better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Shaquille O'Neal had better field goal percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Hakeem Olajuwon 52.8%
Shaquille O'Neal 56.3%
+3.5
3-Point Percentage
Hakeem Olajuwon 22.2%
+22.2
Shaquille O'Neal 0%
Free Throw Percentage
Hakeem Olajuwon 71.9%
+21.5
Shaquille O'Neal 50.4%
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