Complete Stats Comparison of Nikola Jokic and Hakeem Olajuwon

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Nikola Jokic 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
Nikola Jokic2
(points, assists)		1
(assists)		11
seasons
Hakeem Olajuwon3
(rebounds, steals, blocks)		4
(points, rebounds, steals, blocks)		18
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Nikola Jokic3
(points, rebounds, assists)		1
(assists)		7
Playoffs
Hakeem Olajuwon2
(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
Nikola Jokic6
stats		4
stats		3
stats
Hakeem Olajuwon6
stats		10
stats		0
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Nikola Jokic6
stats		4
stats		2
stats
Hakeem Olajuwon5
stats		10
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 has better averages in rebounds, steals and blocks while Nikola Jokic has better averages in points and assists.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Nikola Jokic has better averages in points (+0.2), 3-pointers made (+1.1), defensive rebounds (+0.5) and assists (+4.8)
- Hakeem Olajuwon has better averages in field goals made (+0.3), free throws made (+0.4), offensive rebounds (+0.6), total rebounds (+0.1), steals (+0.4) and blocks (+2.4)
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- Hakeem Olajuwon has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.1) and personal fouls (+0.8)
- Nikola Jokic has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+3.0)
- Hakeem Olajuwon has higher averages in field goals attempted (+2.0) and free throws attempted (+1.3)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Nikola Jokic 22.0
+0.2
Hakeem Olajuwon 21.8
Field Goals Made
Nikola Jokic 8.4
Hakeem Olajuwon 8.7
+0.3
Field Goals Attempted
Nikola Jokic 15.0
Hakeem Olajuwon 17.0
+2.0
3-Pointers Made
Nikola Jokic 1.1
+1.1
Hakeem Olajuwon 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Nikola Jokic 3.1
+3.0
Hakeem Olajuwon 0.1
Free Throws Made
Nikola Jokic 4.0
Hakeem Olajuwon 4.4
+0.4
Free Throws Attempted
Nikola Jokic 4.9
Hakeem Olajuwon 6.2
+1.3
Offensive Rebounds
Nikola Jokic 2.7
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.3
+0.6
Defensive Rebounds
Nikola Jokic 8.3
+0.5
Hakeem Olajuwon 7.8
Total Rebounds
Nikola Jokic 11.0
Hakeem Olajuwon 11.1
+0.1
Assists
Nikola Jokic 7.3
+4.8
Hakeem Olajuwon 2.5
Steals
Nikola Jokic 1.3
Hakeem Olajuwon 1.7
+0.4
Blocks
Nikola Jokic 0.7
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.1
+2.4
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Nikola Jokic 2.9
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.0
+0.1
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Nikola Jokic 2.7
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.5
+0.8

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 has more total points, rebounds, steals and blocks while Nikola Jokic has more total assists.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Nikola Jokic has more 3-pointers made (+845) and assists (+2,614)
- Hakeem Olajuwon played more years (+7) and games (+466), and has more points (+9,942), field goals made (+4,226), free throws made (+2,335), offensive rebounds (+1,973), defensive rebounds (+3,307), total rebounds (+5,280), steals (+1,176) and blocks (+3,275)
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- Hakeem Olajuwon has more turnovers (+1,395) and personal fouls (+2,309)
- Nikola Jokic has more 3-pointers attempted (+2,273)
- Hakeem Olajuwon has more field goals attempted (+9,375) and free throws attempted (+3,876)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Nikola Jokic 11
Hakeem Olajuwon 18
+7
Games
Nikola Jokic 772
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,238
+466
Points
Nikola Jokic 17,004
Hakeem Olajuwon 26,946
+9,942
Field Goals Made
Nikola Jokic 6,523
Hakeem Olajuwon 10,749
+4,226
Field Goals Attempted
Nikola Jokic 11,616
Hakeem Olajuwon 20,991
+9,375
3-Pointers Made
Nikola Jokic 870
+845
Hakeem Olajuwon 25
3-Pointers Attempted
Nikola Jokic 2,397
+2,273
Hakeem Olajuwon 124
Free Throws Made
Nikola Jokic 3,088
Hakeem Olajuwon 5,423
+2,335
Free Throws Attempted
Nikola Jokic 3,745
Hakeem Olajuwon 7,621
+3,876
Offensive Rebounds
Nikola Jokic 2,061
Hakeem Olajuwon 4,034
+1,973
Defensive Rebounds
Nikola Jokic 6,407
Hakeem Olajuwon 9,714
+3,307
Total Rebounds
Nikola Jokic 8,468
Hakeem Olajuwon 13,748
+5,280
Assists
Nikola Jokic 5,672
+2,614
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,058
Steals
Nikola Jokic 986
Hakeem Olajuwon 2,162
+1,176
Blocks
Nikola Jokic 555
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,830
+3,275
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Nikola Jokic 2,272
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,667
+1,395
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Nikola Jokic 2,074
Hakeem Olajuwon 4,383
+2,309

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Nikola Jokic has better field goal percentage, 3-point percentage and free throw percentage than Hakeem Olajuwon.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Nikola Jokic 56.2%
+5.0
Hakeem Olajuwon 51.2%
3-Point Percentage
Nikola Jokic 36.3%
+16.1
Hakeem Olajuwon 20.2%
Free Throw Percentage
Nikola Jokic 82.5%
+11.3
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, Nikola Jokic has better averages in points, rebounds and assists while Hakeem Olajuwon has better averages in steals and blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Nikola Jokic has better averages in points (+1.5), 3-pointers made (+1.8), defensive rebounds (+1.4), total rebounds (+1.1) and assists (+4.4)
- Hakeem Olajuwon has better averages in free throws made (+0.2), offensive rebounds (+0.2), steals (+0.5) and blocks (+2.4)
- Nikola Jokic has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.4)
- Hakeem Olajuwon has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.6)
- Nikola Jokic has higher averages in field goals attempted (+0.2) and 3-pointers attempted (+4.4)
- Hakeem Olajuwon has higher average in free throws attempted (+1.2)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Nikola Jokic 27.4
+1.5
Hakeem Olajuwon 25.9
Field Goals Made
Nikola Jokic 10.4
Hakeem Olajuwon 10.4
Field Goals Attempted
Nikola Jokic 19.8
+0.2
Hakeem Olajuwon 19.6
3-Pointers Made
Nikola Jokic 1.8
+1.8
Hakeem Olajuwon 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Nikola Jokic 4.5
+4.4
Hakeem Olajuwon 0.1
Free Throws Made
Nikola Jokic 4.9
Hakeem Olajuwon 5.1
+0.2
Free Throws Attempted
Nikola Jokic 5.9
Hakeem Olajuwon 7.1
+1.2
Offensive Rebounds
Nikola Jokic 3.0
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.2
+0.2
Defensive Rebounds
Nikola Jokic 9.3
+1.4
Hakeem Olajuwon 7.9
Total Rebounds
Nikola Jokic 12.3
+1.1
Hakeem Olajuwon 11.2
Assists
Nikola Jokic 7.6
+4.4
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.2
Steals
Nikola Jokic 1.2
Hakeem Olajuwon 1.7
+0.5
Blocks
Nikola Jokic 0.9
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.3
+2.4
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Nikola Jokic 3.3
+0.4
Hakeem Olajuwon 2.9
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Nikola Jokic 3.3
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.9
+0.6

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Hakeem Olajuwon has more total points, rebounds, steals and blocks while Nikola Jokic has more total assists.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Nikola Jokic has more 3-pointers made (+161) and assists (+254)
- Hakeem Olajuwon played more years (+8) and games (+51), and has more points (+1,175), field goals made (+526), free throws made (+284), offensive rebounds (+185), defensive rebounds (+277), total rebounds (+462), steals (+129) and blocks (+390)
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- Hakeem Olajuwon has more turnovers (+113) and personal fouls (+248)
- Nikola Jokic has more 3-pointers attempted (+407)
- Hakeem Olajuwon has more field goals attempted (+983) and free throws attempted (+478)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Nikola Jokic 7
Hakeem Olajuwon 15
+8
Games
Nikola Jokic 94
Hakeem Olajuwon 145
+51
Points
Nikola Jokic 2,580
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,755
+1,175
Field Goals Made
Nikola Jokic 978
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,504
+526
Field Goals Attempted
Nikola Jokic 1,864
Hakeem Olajuwon 2,847
+983
3-Pointers Made
Nikola Jokic 165
+161
Hakeem Olajuwon 4
3-Pointers Attempted
Nikola Jokic 425
+407
Hakeem Olajuwon 18
Free Throws Made
Nikola Jokic 459
Hakeem Olajuwon 743
+284
Free Throws Attempted
Nikola Jokic 556
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,034
+478
Offensive Rebounds
Nikola Jokic 286
Hakeem Olajuwon 471
+185
Defensive Rebounds
Nikola Jokic 873
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,150
+277
Total Rebounds
Nikola Jokic 1,159
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,621
+462
Assists
Nikola Jokic 712
+254
Hakeem Olajuwon 458
Steals
Nikola Jokic 116
Hakeem Olajuwon 245
+129
Blocks
Nikola Jokic 82
Hakeem Olajuwon 472
+390
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Nikola Jokic 311
Hakeem Olajuwon 424
+113
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Nikola Jokic 314
Hakeem Olajuwon 562
+248

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Nikola Jokic has better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Hakeem Olajuwon has better field goal percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Nikola Jokic 52.5%
Hakeem Olajuwon 52.8%
+0.3
3-Point Percentage
Nikola Jokic 38.8%
+16.6
Hakeem Olajuwon 22.2%
Free Throw Percentage
Nikola Jokic 82.6%
+10.7
Hakeem Olajuwon 71.9%
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