Complete Stats Comparison of Lonzo Ball and Hakeem Olajuwon

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Lonzo Ball 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

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
Lonzo Ball1
(assists)		0
6
seasons
Hakeem Olajuwon4
(points, rebounds, steals, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		18
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Lonzo Ball0
0
0
Playoffs
Hakeem Olajuwon5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, 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
Lonzo Ball4
stats		3
stats		1
stat
Hakeem Olajuwon8
stats		11
stats		2
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Lonzo Ball2
stats		2
stats		0
stats
Hakeem Olajuwon9
stats		12
stats		3
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 has better averages in points, rebounds, steals and blocks while Lonzo Ball has better average in assists.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Lonzo Ball has better averages in 3-pointers made (+2.3) and assists (+3.3)
- Hakeem Olajuwon has better averages in points (+10.4), field goals made (+4.5), free throws made (+3.7), offensive rebounds (+2.3), defensive rebounds (+3.3), total rebounds (+5.6), steals (+0.2) and blocks (+2.5)
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- Hakeem Olajuwon has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.6) and personal fouls (+1.4)
- Lonzo Ball has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+6.3)
- Hakeem Olajuwon has higher averages in field goals attempted (+6.4) and free throws attempted (+5.1)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Lonzo Ball 11.4
Hakeem Olajuwon 21.8
+10.4
Field Goals Made
Lonzo Ball 4.2
Hakeem Olajuwon 8.7
+4.5
Field Goals Attempted
Lonzo Ball 10.6
Hakeem Olajuwon 17.0
+6.4
3-Pointers Made
Lonzo Ball 2.3
+2.3
Hakeem Olajuwon 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Lonzo Ball 6.4
+6.3
Hakeem Olajuwon 0.1
Free Throws Made
Lonzo Ball 0.7
Hakeem Olajuwon 4.4
+3.7
Free Throws Attempted
Lonzo Ball 1.1
Hakeem Olajuwon 6.2
+5.1
Offensive Rebounds
Lonzo Ball 1.0
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.3
+2.3
Defensive Rebounds
Lonzo Ball 4.5
Hakeem Olajuwon 7.8
+3.3
Total Rebounds
Lonzo Ball 5.5
Hakeem Olajuwon 11.1
+5.6
Assists
Lonzo Ball 5.8
+3.3
Hakeem Olajuwon 2.5
Steals
Lonzo Ball 1.5
Hakeem Olajuwon 1.7
+0.2
Blocks
Lonzo Ball 0.6
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.1
+2.5
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Lonzo Ball 2.4
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.0
+0.6
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Lonzo Ball 2.1
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.5
+1.4

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Hakeem Olajuwon has more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Lonzo Ball.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Lonzo Ball has more 3-pointers made (+637)
- Hakeem Olajuwon played more years (+12) and games (+951), and has more points (+23,684), field goals made (+9,543), free throws made (+5,235), offensive rebounds (+3,747), defensive rebounds (+8,436), total rebounds (+12,183), assists (+1,380), steals (+1,724) and blocks (+3,651)
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- Hakeem Olajuwon has more turnovers (+2,989) and personal fouls (+3,781)
- Lonzo Ball has more 3-pointers attempted (+1,704)
- Hakeem Olajuwon has more field goals attempted (+17,958) and free throws attempted (+7,307)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Lonzo Ball 6
Hakeem Olajuwon 18
+12
Games
Lonzo Ball 287
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,238
+951
Points
Lonzo Ball 3,262
Hakeem Olajuwon 26,946
+23,684
Field Goals Made
Lonzo Ball 1,206
Hakeem Olajuwon 10,749
+9,543
Field Goals Attempted
Lonzo Ball 3,033
Hakeem Olajuwon 20,991
+17,958
3-Pointers Made
Lonzo Ball 662
+637
Hakeem Olajuwon 25
3-Pointers Attempted
Lonzo Ball 1,828
+1,704
Hakeem Olajuwon 124
Free Throws Made
Lonzo Ball 188
Hakeem Olajuwon 5,423
+5,235
Free Throws Attempted
Lonzo Ball 314
Hakeem Olajuwon 7,621
+7,307
Offensive Rebounds
Lonzo Ball 287
Hakeem Olajuwon 4,034
+3,747
Defensive Rebounds
Lonzo Ball 1,278
Hakeem Olajuwon 9,714
+8,436
Total Rebounds
Lonzo Ball 1,565
Hakeem Olajuwon 13,748
+12,183
Assists
Lonzo Ball 1,678
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,058
+1,380
Steals
Lonzo Ball 438
Hakeem Olajuwon 2,162
+1,724
Blocks
Lonzo Ball 179
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,830
+3,651
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Lonzo Ball 678
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,667
+2,989
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Lonzo Ball 602
Hakeem Olajuwon 4,383
+3,781

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Hakeem Olajuwon has better field goal percentage and free throw percentage while Lonzo Ball has better 3-point percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Lonzo Ball 39.8%
Hakeem Olajuwon 51.2%
+11.4
3-Point Percentage
Lonzo Ball 36.2%
+16.0
Hakeem Olajuwon 20.2%
Free Throw Percentage
Lonzo Ball 59.9%
Hakeem Olajuwon 71.2%
+11.3

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlightLonzo Ball didn't play in the NBA Playoffs.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

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- Hakeem Olajuwon has better averages in points (+25.9), field goals made (+10.4), free throws made (+5.1), offensive rebounds (+3.2), defensive rebounds (+7.9), total rebounds (+11.2), assists (+3.2), steals (+1.7) and blocks (+3.3)
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- Hakeem Olajuwon has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+2.9) and personal fouls (+3.9)
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- Hakeem Olajuwon has higher averages in field goals attempted (+19.6), 3-pointers attempted (+0.1) and free throws attempted (+7.1)

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlightLonzo Ball didn't play in the NBA Playoffs.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

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- Hakeem Olajuwon played more years (+15) and games (+145), and has more points (+3,755), field goals made (+1,504), 3-pointers made (+4), free throws made (+743), offensive rebounds (+471), defensive rebounds (+1,150), total rebounds (+1,621), assists (+458), steals (+245) and blocks (+472)
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- Hakeem Olajuwon has more turnovers (+424) and personal fouls (+562)
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- Hakeem Olajuwon has more field goals attempted (+2,847), 3-pointers attempted (+18) and free throws attempted (+1,034)

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlightLonzo Ball didn't play in the NBA Playoffs.

Who has higher percentages in the Playoffs?

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- Hakeem Olajuwon has field goal percentage (+52.8), 3-point percentage (+22.2) and free throw percentage (+71.9)
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