Complete Stats Comparison of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Hakeem Olajuwon

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Hakeem Olajuwon 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
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar3
(points, rebounds, assists)		3
(points, rebounds, assists)		20
seasons
Hakeem Olajuwon2
(steals, blocks)		2
(steals, blocks)		18
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar0
4
(points, rebounds, assists, blocks)		18
Playoffs
Hakeem Olajuwon4
(points, rebounds, steals, blocks)		1
(steals)		15
Playoffs
they are tied1
(assists)

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar6
stats		8
stats		2
stats
Hakeem Olajuwon5
stats		6
stats		1
stat
they are tied1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar2
stats		10
stats		2
stats
Hakeem Olajuwon8
stats		4
stats		1
stat
they are tied2
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...

Notes: Offensive and defensive rebounds, blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74. Turnovers started to be recorded in 1977-78. Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80.
(*) = some years in his career don't have the stat.

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had better averages in points, rebounds and assists while Hakeem Olajuwon had better averages in steals and blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had better averages in points (+2.8), field goals made (+1.5), total rebounds (+0.1) and assists (+1.1)
- Hakeem Olajuwon had better averages in free throws made (+0.1), offensive rebounds (+0.9), defensive rebounds (+0.2), steals (+0.8) and blocks (+0.5)
-
- Hakeem Olajuwon had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.3) and personal fouls (+0.5)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had higher average in field goals attempted (+1.1)
- Hakeem Olajuwon had higher averages in 3-pointers attempted (+0.1) and free throws attempted (+0.2)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 24.6
+2.8
Hakeem Olajuwon 21.8
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 10.2
+1.5
Hakeem Olajuwon 8.7
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18.1
+1.1
Hakeem Olajuwon 17.0
3-Pointers Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
Hakeem Olajuwon 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
Hakeem Olajuwon 0.1
+0.1
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4.3
Hakeem Olajuwon 4.4
+0.1
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6.0
Hakeem Olajuwon 6.2
+0.2
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.4
*
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.3
+0.9
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 7.6
*
Hakeem Olajuwon 7.8
+0.2
Total Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 11.2
+0.1
Hakeem Olajuwon 11.1
Assists
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.6
+1.1
Hakeem Olajuwon 2.5
Steals
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.9
*
Hakeem Olajuwon 1.7
+0.8
Blocks
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.6
*
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.1
+0.5
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.7
*
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.0
+0.3
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.0
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.5
+0.5

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar played more years (+2) and games (+322), and had more points (+11,441), field goals made (+5,088), free throws made (+1,289), total rebounds (+3,692) and assists (+2,602)
- Hakeem Olajuwon had more 3-pointers made (+24), offensive rebounds (+1,059), defensive rebounds (+320), steals (+1,002) and blocks (+641)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had more personal fouls (+274)
- Hakeem Olajuwon had more turnovers (+1,140)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had more field goals attempted (+7,316) and free throws attempted (+1,683)
- Hakeem Olajuwon had more 3-pointers attempted (+106)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 20
+2
Hakeem Olajuwon 18
Games
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,560
+322
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,238
Points
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 38,387
+11,441
Hakeem Olajuwon 26,946
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 15,837
+5,088
Hakeem Olajuwon 10,749
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 28,307
+7,316
Hakeem Olajuwon 20,991
3-Pointers Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1
*
Hakeem Olajuwon 25
+24
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18
*
Hakeem Olajuwon 124
+106
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6,712
+1,289
Hakeem Olajuwon 5,423
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 9,304
+1,683
Hakeem Olajuwon 7,621
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,975
*
Hakeem Olajuwon 4,034
+1,059
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 9,394
*
Hakeem Olajuwon 9,714
+320
Total Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 17,440
+3,692
Hakeem Olajuwon 13,748
Assists
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 5,660
+2,602
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,058
Steals
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,160
*
Hakeem Olajuwon 2,162
+1,002
Blocks
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3,189
*
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,830
+641
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,527
*
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,667
+1,140
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4,657
+274
Hakeem Olajuwon 4,383

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 55.9%
+4.7
Hakeem Olajuwon 51.2%
3-Point Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 5.6%
*
Hakeem Olajuwon 20.2%
+14.6
Free Throw Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 72.1%
+0.9
Hakeem Olajuwon 71.2%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Hakeem Olajuwon had better averages in points, rebounds, steals and blocks than Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. They are tied in assists.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

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- Hakeem Olajuwon had better averages in points (+1.6), field goals made (+0.5), free throws made (+0.7), offensive rebounds (+0.6), defensive rebounds (+1.4), total rebounds (+0.7), steals (+0.7) and blocks (+0.9)
-
- Hakeem Olajuwon had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.3) and personal fouls (+0.5)
-
- Hakeem Olajuwon had higher averages in field goals attempted (+0.9), 3-pointers attempted (+0.1) and free throws attempted (+1.1)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 24.3
Hakeem Olajuwon 25.9
+1.6
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 9.9
Hakeem Olajuwon 10.4
+0.5
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18.7
Hakeem Olajuwon 19.6
+0.9
3-Pointers Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
Hakeem Olajuwon 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
Hakeem Olajuwon 0.1
+0.1
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4.4
Hakeem Olajuwon 5.1
+0.7
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6.0
Hakeem Olajuwon 7.1
+1.1
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.6
*
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.2
+0.6
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6.5
*
Hakeem Olajuwon 7.9
+1.4
Total Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 10.5
Hakeem Olajuwon 11.2
+0.7
Assists
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.2
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.2
Steals
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1.0
*
Hakeem Olajuwon 1.7
+0.7
Blocks
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.4
*
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.3
+0.9
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.6
*
Hakeem Olajuwon 2.9
+0.3
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.4
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.9
+0.5

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar played more years (+3) and games (+92), and had more points (+2,007), field goals made (+852), free throws made (+307), offensive rebounds (+34), defensive rebounds (+123), total rebounds (+860), assists (+309) and blocks (+4)
- Hakeem Olajuwon had more 3-pointers made (+4) and steals (+56)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had more turnovers (+23) and personal fouls (+235)
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- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had more field goals attempted (+1,575) and free throws attempted (+385)
- Hakeem Olajuwon had more 3-pointers attempted (+14)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18
+3
Hakeem Olajuwon 15
Games
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 237
+92
Hakeem Olajuwon 145
Points
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 5,762
+2,007
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,755
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,356
+852
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,504
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4,422
+1,575
Hakeem Olajuwon 2,847
3-Pointers Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0
*
Hakeem Olajuwon 4
+4
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4
*
Hakeem Olajuwon 18
+14
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,050
+307
Hakeem Olajuwon 743
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,419
+385
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,034
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 505
+34 *
Hakeem Olajuwon 471
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,273
+123 *
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,150
Total Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,481
+860
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,621
Assists
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 767
+309
Hakeem Olajuwon 458
Steals
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 189
*
Hakeem Olajuwon 245
+56
Blocks
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 476
+4 *
Hakeem Olajuwon 472
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 447
+23 *
Hakeem Olajuwon 424
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 797
+235
Hakeem Olajuwon 562

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 53.3%
+0.5
Hakeem Olajuwon 52.8%
3-Point Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0%
*
Hakeem Olajuwon 22.2%
+22.2
Free Throw Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 74.0%
+2.1
Hakeem Olajuwon 71.9%
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