Complete Stats Comparison of Michael Jordan and Hakeem Olajuwon

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Michael Jordan 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 Total	Years
Michael Jordan	3 (points, assists, steals)	3 (points, assists, steals)	15 seasons
Hakeem Olajuwon	2 (rebounds, blocks)	2 (rebounds, blocks)	18 seasons

Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player	Better Career Average	Better Career Total	Years
Michael Jordan	3 (points, assists, steals)	3 (points, assists, steals)	13 Playoffs
Hakeem Olajuwon	2 (rebounds, blocks)	2 (rebounds, blocks)	15 Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player	Better Career Average	Better Career Total	Better Percentage
Michael Jordan	8 stats	8 stats	2 stats
Hakeem Olajuwon	4 stats	6 stats	1 stat

Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player	Better Career Average	Better Career Total	Better Percentage
Michael Jordan	7 stats	8 stats	2 stats
Hakeem Olajuwon	5 stats	6 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, Michael Jordan had better averages in points, assists and steals while Hakeem Olajuwon had better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Michael Jordan had better averages in points (+8.3), field goals made (+2.7), 3-pointers made (+0.5), free throws made (+2.4), assists (+2.8) and steals (+0.6)

- Hakeem Olajuwon had better averages in offensive rebounds (+1.7), defensive rebounds (+3.1), total rebounds (+4.9) and blocks (+2.3)

- Hakeem Olajuwon had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.3) and personal fouls (+0.9)

- Michael Jordan had higher averages in field goals attempted (+5.9), 3-pointers attempted (+1.6) and free throws attempted (+2.0)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points

Michael Jordan	30.1	+8.3
Hakeem Olajuwon	21.8

Field Goals Made

Michael Jordan	11.4	+2.7
Hakeem Olajuwon	8.7

Field Goals Attempted

Michael Jordan	22.9	+5.9
Hakeem Olajuwon	17.0

3-Pointers Made

Michael Jordan	0.5	+0.5
Hakeem Olajuwon	0.0

3-Pointers Attempted

Michael Jordan	1.7	+1.6
Hakeem Olajuwon	0.1

Free Throws Made

Michael Jordan	6.8	+2.4
Hakeem Olajuwon	4.4

Free Throws Attempted

Michael Jordan	8.2	+2.0
Hakeem Olajuwon	6.2

Offensive Rebounds

Michael Jordan	1.6
Hakeem Olajuwon	3.3	+1.7

Defensive Rebounds

Michael Jordan	4.7
Hakeem Olajuwon	7.8	+3.1

Total Rebounds

Michael Jordan	6.2
Hakeem Olajuwon	11.1	+4.9

Assists

Michael Jordan	5.3	+2.8
Hakeem Olajuwon	2.5

Steals

Michael Jordan	2.3	+0.6
Hakeem Olajuwon	1.7

Blocks

Michael Jordan	0.8
Hakeem Olajuwon	3.1	+2.3

Turnovers
(lower is better)

Michael Jordan	2.7
Hakeem Olajuwon	3.0	+0.3

Personal Fouls
(lower is better)

Michael Jordan	2.6
Hakeem Olajuwon	3.5	+0.9

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Michael Jordan had more points (+5,346), field goals made (+1,443), 3-pointers made (+556), free throws made (+1,904), assists (+2,575) and steals (+352)

- Hakeem Olajuwon played more years (+3) and games (+166), and had more offensive rebounds (+2,366), defensive rebounds (+4,710), total rebounds (+7,076) and blocks (+2,937)

- Hakeem Olajuwon had more turnovers (+743) and personal fouls (+1,600)

- Michael Jordan had more field goals attempted (+3,546), 3-pointers attempted (+1,654) and free throws attempted (+1,151)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years

Michael Jordan	15
Hakeem Olajuwon	18	+3

Games

Michael Jordan	1,072
Hakeem Olajuwon	1,238	+166

Points

Michael Jordan	32,292	+5,346
Hakeem Olajuwon	26,946

Field Goals Made

Michael Jordan	12,192	+1,443
Hakeem Olajuwon	10,749

Field Goals Attempted

Michael Jordan	24,537	+3,546
Hakeem Olajuwon	20,991

3-Pointers Made

Michael Jordan	581	+556
Hakeem Olajuwon	25

3-Pointers Attempted

Michael Jordan	1,778	+1,654
Hakeem Olajuwon	124

Free Throws Made

Michael Jordan	7,327	+1,904
Hakeem Olajuwon	5,423

Free Throws Attempted

Michael Jordan	8,772	+1,151
Hakeem Olajuwon	7,621

Offensive Rebounds

Michael Jordan	1,668
Hakeem Olajuwon	4,034	+2,366

Defensive Rebounds

Michael Jordan	5,004
Hakeem Olajuwon	9,714	+4,710

Total Rebounds

Michael Jordan	6,672
Hakeem Olajuwon	13,748	+7,076

Assists

Michael Jordan	5,633	+2,575
Hakeem Olajuwon	3,058

Steals

Michael Jordan	2,514	+352
Hakeem Olajuwon	2,162

Blocks

Michael Jordan	893
Hakeem Olajuwon	3,830	+2,937

Turnovers
(lower is better)

Michael Jordan	2,924
Hakeem Olajuwon	3,667	+743

Personal Fouls
(lower is better)

Michael Jordan	2,783
Hakeem Olajuwon	4,383	+1,600

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Michael Jordan 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

Michael Jordan	49.7%
Hakeem Olajuwon	51.2%	+1.5

3-Point Percentage

Michael Jordan	32.7%	+12.5
Hakeem Olajuwon	20.2%

Free Throw Percentage

Michael Jordan	83.5%	+12.3
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, Michael Jordan had better averages in points, assists and steals while Hakeem Olajuwon had better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Michael Jordan had better averages in points (+7.5), field goals made (+1.8), 3-pointers made (+0.8), free throws made (+3.1), assists (+2.5) and steals (+0.4)

- Hakeem Olajuwon had better averages in offensive rebounds (+1.5), defensive rebounds (+3.2), total rebounds (+4.8) and blocks (+2.4)

- Michael Jordan had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.2)

- Hakeem Olajuwon had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.9)

- Michael Jordan had higher averages in field goals attempted (+5.5), 3-pointers attempted (+2.4) and free throws attempted (+2.8)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points

Michael Jordan	33.4	+7.5
Hakeem Olajuwon	25.9

Field Goals Made

Michael Jordan	12.2	+1.8
Hakeem Olajuwon	10.4

Field Goals Attempted

Michael Jordan	25.1	+5.5
Hakeem Olajuwon	19.6

3-Pointers Made

Michael Jordan	0.8	+0.8
Hakeem Olajuwon	0.0

3-Pointers Attempted

Michael Jordan	2.5	+2.4
Hakeem Olajuwon	0.1

Free Throws Made

Michael Jordan	8.2	+3.1
Hakeem Olajuwon	5.1

Free Throws Attempted

Michael Jordan	9.9	+2.8
Hakeem Olajuwon	7.1

Offensive Rebounds

Michael Jordan	1.7
Hakeem Olajuwon	3.2	+1.5

Defensive Rebounds

Michael Jordan	4.7
Hakeem Olajuwon	7.9	+3.2

Total Rebounds

Michael Jordan	6.4
Hakeem Olajuwon	11.2	+4.8

Assists

Michael Jordan	5.7	+2.5
Hakeem Olajuwon	3.2

Steals

Michael Jordan	2.1	+0.4
Hakeem Olajuwon	1.7

Blocks

Michael Jordan	0.9
Hakeem Olajuwon	3.3	+2.4

Turnovers
(lower is better)

Michael Jordan	3.1	+0.2
Hakeem Olajuwon	2.9

Personal Fouls
(lower is better)

Michael Jordan	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, Michael Jordan had more total points, assists and steals while Hakeem Olajuwon had more total rebounds and blocks.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Michael Jordan played more games (+34) and had more points (+2,232), field goals made (+684), 3-pointers made (+144), free throws made (+720), assists (+564) and steals (+131)

- Hakeem Olajuwon played more years (+2) and had more offensive rebounds (+166), defensive rebounds (+303), total rebounds (+469) and blocks (+314)

- Michael Jordan had more turnovers (+122)

- Hakeem Olajuwon had more personal fouls (+21)

- Michael Jordan had more field goals attempted (+1,650), 3-pointers attempted (+428) and free throws attempted (+732)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years

Michael Jordan	13
Hakeem Olajuwon	15	+2

Games

Michael Jordan	179	+34
Hakeem Olajuwon	145

Points

Michael Jordan	5,987	+2,232
Hakeem Olajuwon	3,755

Field Goals Made

Michael Jordan	2,188	+684
Hakeem Olajuwon	1,504

Field Goals Attempted

Michael Jordan	4,497	+1,650
Hakeem Olajuwon	2,847

3-Pointers Made

Michael Jordan	148	+144
Hakeem Olajuwon	4

3-Pointers Attempted

Michael Jordan	446	+428
Hakeem Olajuwon	18

Free Throws Made

Michael Jordan	1,463	+720
Hakeem Olajuwon	743

Free Throws Attempted

Michael Jordan	1,766	+732
Hakeem Olajuwon	1,034

Offensive Rebounds

Michael Jordan	305
Hakeem Olajuwon	471	+166

Defensive Rebounds

Michael Jordan	847
Hakeem Olajuwon	1,150	+303

Total Rebounds

Michael Jordan	1,152
Hakeem Olajuwon	1,621	+469

Assists

Michael Jordan	1,022	+564
Hakeem Olajuwon	458

Steals

Michael Jordan	376	+131
Hakeem Olajuwon	245

Blocks

Michael Jordan	158
Hakeem Olajuwon	472	+314

Turnovers
(lower is better)

Michael Jordan	546	+122
Hakeem Olajuwon	424

Personal Fouls
(lower is better)

Michael Jordan	541
Hakeem Olajuwon	562	+21

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Michael Jordan 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

Michael Jordan	48.7%
Hakeem Olajuwon	52.8%	+4.1

3-Point Percentage

Michael Jordan	33.2%	+11.0
Hakeem Olajuwon	22.2%

Free Throw Percentage

Michael Jordan	82.8%	+10.9
Hakeem Olajuwon	71.9%