Complete Stats Comparison of Kevin Garnett and Hakeem Olajuwon

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Kevin Garnett 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
Kevin Garnett1
(assists)		2
(rebounds, assists)		21
seasons
Hakeem Olajuwon4
(points, rebounds, steals, blocks)		3
(points, steals, blocks)		18
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Kevin Garnett1
(assists)		1
(assists)		14
Playoffs
Hakeem Olajuwon4
(points, rebounds, steals, blocks)		4
(points, rebounds, steals, blocks)		15
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Kevin Garnett4
stats		8
stats		2
stats
Hakeem Olajuwon7
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
Kevin Garnett5
stats		5
stats		2
stats
Hakeem Olajuwon7
stats		9
stats		1
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 Kevin Garnett had better average in assists.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Kevin Garnett had better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.1) and assists (+1.2)
- Hakeem Olajuwon had better averages in points (+4.0), field goals made (+1.5), free throws made (+1.1), offensive rebounds (+1.1), total rebounds (+1.1), steals (+0.4) and blocks (+1.7)
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- Hakeem Olajuwon had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.8) and personal fouls (+1.1)
- Kevin Garnett had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+0.3)
- Hakeem Olajuwon had higher averages in field goals attempted (+2.5) and free throws attempted (+2.0)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Kevin Garnett 17.8
Hakeem Olajuwon 21.8
+4.0
Field Goals Made
Kevin Garnett 7.2
Hakeem Olajuwon 8.7
+1.5
Field Goals Attempted
Kevin Garnett 14.5
Hakeem Olajuwon 17.0
+2.5
3-Pointers Made
Kevin Garnett 0.1
+0.1
Hakeem Olajuwon 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Kevin Garnett 0.4
+0.3
Hakeem Olajuwon 0.1
Free Throws Made
Kevin Garnett 3.3
Hakeem Olajuwon 4.4
+1.1
Free Throws Attempted
Kevin Garnett 4.2
Hakeem Olajuwon 6.2
+2.0
Offensive Rebounds
Kevin Garnett 2.2
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.3
+1.1
Defensive Rebounds
Kevin Garnett 7.8
Hakeem Olajuwon 7.8
Total Rebounds
Kevin Garnett 10.0
Hakeem Olajuwon 11.1
+1.1
Assists
Kevin Garnett 3.7
+1.2
Hakeem Olajuwon 2.5
Steals
Kevin Garnett 1.3
Hakeem Olajuwon 1.7
+0.4
Blocks
Kevin Garnett 1.4
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.1
+1.7
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kevin Garnett 2.2
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.0
+0.8
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kevin Garnett 2.4
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.5
+1.1

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, steals and blocks while Kevin Garnett had more total rebounds and assists.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Kevin Garnett played more years (+3) and games (+224), and had more 3-pointers made (+149), defensive rebounds (+1,739), total rebounds (+914) and assists (+2,387)
- Hakeem Olajuwon had more points (+875), field goals made (+244), free throws made (+536), offensive rebounds (+825), steals (+303) and blocks (+1,793)
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- Hakeem Olajuwon had more turnovers (+488) and personal fouls (+822)
- Kevin Garnett had more field goals attempted (+151) and 3-pointers attempted (+508)
- Hakeem Olajuwon had more free throws attempted (+1,431)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Kevin Garnett 21
+3
Hakeem Olajuwon 18
Games
Kevin Garnett 1,462
+224
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,238
Points
Kevin Garnett 26,071
Hakeem Olajuwon 26,946
+875
Field Goals Made
Kevin Garnett 10,505
Hakeem Olajuwon 10,749
+244
Field Goals Attempted
Kevin Garnett 21,142
+151
Hakeem Olajuwon 20,991
3-Pointers Made
Kevin Garnett 174
+149
Hakeem Olajuwon 25
3-Pointers Attempted
Kevin Garnett 632
+508
Hakeem Olajuwon 124
Free Throws Made
Kevin Garnett 4,887
Hakeem Olajuwon 5,423
+536
Free Throws Attempted
Kevin Garnett 6,190
Hakeem Olajuwon 7,621
+1,431
Offensive Rebounds
Kevin Garnett 3,209
Hakeem Olajuwon 4,034
+825
Defensive Rebounds
Kevin Garnett 11,453
+1,739
Hakeem Olajuwon 9,714
Total Rebounds
Kevin Garnett 14,662
+914
Hakeem Olajuwon 13,748
Assists
Kevin Garnett 5,445
+2,387
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,058
Steals
Kevin Garnett 1,859
Hakeem Olajuwon 2,162
+303
Blocks
Kevin Garnett 2,037
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,830
+1,793
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kevin Garnett 3,179
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,667
+488
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kevin Garnett 3,561
Hakeem Olajuwon 4,383
+822

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Kevin Garnett 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
Kevin Garnett 49.7%
Hakeem Olajuwon 51.2%
+1.5
3-Point Percentage
Kevin Garnett 27.5%
+7.3
Hakeem Olajuwon 20.2%
Free Throw Percentage
Kevin Garnett 78.9%
+7.7
Hakeem Olajuwon 71.2%

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, steals and blocks while Kevin Garnett had better average in assists.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Kevin Garnett had better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.1), defensive rebounds (+0.6) and assists (+0.1)
- Hakeem Olajuwon had better averages in points (+7.7), field goals made (+3.0), free throws made (+1.8), offensive rebounds (+1.0), total rebounds (+0.5), steals (+0.5) and blocks (+2.0)
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- Hakeem Olajuwon had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.5) and personal fouls (+0.9)
- Kevin Garnett had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+0.3)
- Hakeem Olajuwon had higher averages in field goals attempted (+4.1) and free throws attempted (+3.0)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Kevin Garnett 18.2
Hakeem Olajuwon 25.9
+7.7
Field Goals Made
Kevin Garnett 7.4
Hakeem Olajuwon 10.4
+3.0
Field Goals Attempted
Kevin Garnett 15.5
Hakeem Olajuwon 19.6
+4.1
3-Pointers Made
Kevin Garnett 0.1
+0.1
Hakeem Olajuwon 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Kevin Garnett 0.4
+0.3
Hakeem Olajuwon 0.1
Free Throws Made
Kevin Garnett 3.3
Hakeem Olajuwon 5.1
+1.8
Free Throws Attempted
Kevin Garnett 4.1
Hakeem Olajuwon 7.1
+3.0
Offensive Rebounds
Kevin Garnett 2.2
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.2
+1.0
Defensive Rebounds
Kevin Garnett 8.5
+0.6
Hakeem Olajuwon 7.9
Total Rebounds
Kevin Garnett 10.7
Hakeem Olajuwon 11.2
+0.5
Assists
Kevin Garnett 3.3
+0.1
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.2
Steals
Kevin Garnett 1.2
Hakeem Olajuwon 1.7
+0.5
Blocks
Kevin Garnett 1.3
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.3
+2.0
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kevin Garnett 2.4
Hakeem Olajuwon 2.9
+0.5
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kevin Garnett 3.0
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.9
+0.9

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 Kevin Garnett had more total assists.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Kevin Garnett had more 3-pointers made (+11), defensive rebounds (+64) and assists (+13)
- Hakeem Olajuwon played more years (+1) and games (+2), and had more points (+1,154), field goals made (+445), free throws made (+275), offensive rebounds (+151), total rebounds (+87), steals (+67) and blocks (+286)
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- Hakeem Olajuwon had more turnovers (+82) and personal fouls (+131)
- Kevin Garnett had more 3-pointers attempted (+37)
- Hakeem Olajuwon had more field goals attempted (+631) and free throws attempted (+441)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Kevin Garnett 14
Hakeem Olajuwon 15
+1
Games
Kevin Garnett 143
Hakeem Olajuwon 145
+2
Points
Kevin Garnett 2,601
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,755
+1,154
Field Goals Made
Kevin Garnett 1,059
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,504
+445
Field Goals Attempted
Kevin Garnett 2,216
Hakeem Olajuwon 2,847
+631
3-Pointers Made
Kevin Garnett 15
+11
Hakeem Olajuwon 4
3-Pointers Attempted
Kevin Garnett 55
+37
Hakeem Olajuwon 18
Free Throws Made
Kevin Garnett 468
Hakeem Olajuwon 743
+275
Free Throws Attempted
Kevin Garnett 593
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,034
+441
Offensive Rebounds
Kevin Garnett 320
Hakeem Olajuwon 471
+151
Defensive Rebounds
Kevin Garnett 1,214
+64
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,150
Total Rebounds
Kevin Garnett 1,534
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,621
+87
Assists
Kevin Garnett 471
+13
Hakeem Olajuwon 458
Steals
Kevin Garnett 178
Hakeem Olajuwon 245
+67
Blocks
Kevin Garnett 186
Hakeem Olajuwon 472
+286
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kevin Garnett 342
Hakeem Olajuwon 424
+82
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kevin Garnett 431
Hakeem Olajuwon 562
+131

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Kevin Garnett 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
Kevin Garnett 47.8%
Hakeem Olajuwon 52.8%
+5.0
3-Point Percentage
Kevin Garnett 27.3%
+5.1
Hakeem Olajuwon 22.2%
Free Throw Percentage
Kevin Garnett 78.9%
+7.0
Hakeem Olajuwon 71.9%
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