Complete Stats Comparison of Pau Gasol and Hakeem Olajuwon

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Pau Gasol 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
Pau Gasol1
(assists)		1
(assists)		18
seasons
Hakeem Olajuwon4
(points, 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
Pau Gasol0
0
12
Playoffs
Hakeem Olajuwon4
(points, rebounds, steals, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		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
Pau Gasol4
stats		4
stats		2
stats
Hakeem Olajuwon8
stats		9
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
Pau Gasol3
stats		3
stats		2
stats
Hakeem Olajuwon8
stats		11
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 had better averages in points, rebounds, steals and blocks while Pau Gasol had better average in assists.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Pau Gasol had better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.1) and assists (+0.7)
- Hakeem Olajuwon had better averages in points (+4.8), field goals made (+2.2), free throws made (+0.5), offensive rebounds (+0.8), defensive rebounds (+1.1), total rebounds (+1.9), steals (+1.2) and blocks (+1.5)
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- Hakeem Olajuwon had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.8) and personal fouls (+1.4)
- Pau Gasol had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+0.3)
- Hakeem Olajuwon had higher averages in field goals attempted (+4.2) and free throws attempted (+1.1)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Pau Gasol 17.0
Hakeem Olajuwon 21.8
+4.8
Field Goals Made
Pau Gasol 6.5
Hakeem Olajuwon 8.7
+2.2
Field Goals Attempted
Pau Gasol 12.8
Hakeem Olajuwon 17.0
+4.2
3-Pointers Made
Pau Gasol 0.1
+0.1
Hakeem Olajuwon 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Pau Gasol 0.4
+0.3
Hakeem Olajuwon 0.1
Free Throws Made
Pau Gasol 3.9
Hakeem Olajuwon 4.4
+0.5
Free Throws Attempted
Pau Gasol 5.1
Hakeem Olajuwon 6.2
+1.1
Offensive Rebounds
Pau Gasol 2.5
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.3
+0.8
Defensive Rebounds
Pau Gasol 6.7
Hakeem Olajuwon 7.8
+1.1
Total Rebounds
Pau Gasol 9.2
Hakeem Olajuwon 11.1
+1.9
Assists
Pau Gasol 3.2
+0.7
Hakeem Olajuwon 2.5
Steals
Pau Gasol 0.5
Hakeem Olajuwon 1.7
+1.2
Blocks
Pau Gasol 1.6
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.1
+1.5
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Pau Gasol 2.2
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.0
+0.8
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Pau Gasol 2.1
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.5
+1.4

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, rebounds, steals and blocks while Pau Gasol had more total assists.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Pau Gasol had more 3-pointers made (+154) and assists (+867)
- Hakeem Olajuwon played more games (+12) and had more points (+6,052), field goals made (+2,769), free throws made (+668), offensive rebounds (+949), defensive rebounds (+1,494), total rebounds (+2,443), steals (+1,556) and blocks (+1,889)
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- Hakeem Olajuwon had more turnovers (+1,029) and personal fouls (+1,751)
- Pau Gasol had more 3-pointers attempted (+362)
- Hakeem Olajuwon had more field goals attempted (+5,262) and free throws attempted (+1,310)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Pau Gasol 18
Hakeem Olajuwon 18
Games
Pau Gasol 1,226
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,238
+12
Points
Pau Gasol 20,894
Hakeem Olajuwon 26,946
+6,052
Field Goals Made
Pau Gasol 7,980
Hakeem Olajuwon 10,749
+2,769
Field Goals Attempted
Pau Gasol 15,729
Hakeem Olajuwon 20,991
+5,262
3-Pointers Made
Pau Gasol 179
+154
Hakeem Olajuwon 25
3-Pointers Attempted
Pau Gasol 486
+362
Hakeem Olajuwon 124
Free Throws Made
Pau Gasol 4,755
Hakeem Olajuwon 5,423
+668
Free Throws Attempted
Pau Gasol 6,311
Hakeem Olajuwon 7,621
+1,310
Offensive Rebounds
Pau Gasol 3,085
Hakeem Olajuwon 4,034
+949
Defensive Rebounds
Pau Gasol 8,220
Hakeem Olajuwon 9,714
+1,494
Total Rebounds
Pau Gasol 11,305
Hakeem Olajuwon 13,748
+2,443
Assists
Pau Gasol 3,925
+867
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,058
Steals
Pau Gasol 606
Hakeem Olajuwon 2,162
+1,556
Blocks
Pau Gasol 1,941
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,830
+1,889
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Pau Gasol 2,638
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,667
+1,029
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Pau Gasol 2,632
Hakeem Olajuwon 4,383
+1,751

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Pau Gasol 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
Pau Gasol 50.7%
Hakeem Olajuwon 51.2%
+0.5
3-Point Percentage
Pau Gasol 36.8%
+16.6
Hakeem Olajuwon 20.2%
Free Throw Percentage
Pau Gasol 75.3%
+4.1
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 Pau Gasol. They are tied in assists.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Pau Gasol had better average in 3-pointers made (+0.1)
- Hakeem Olajuwon had better averages in points (+10.5), field goals made (+4.4), free throws made (+1.7), offensive rebounds (+0.5), defensive rebounds (+1.5), total rebounds (+2.0), steals (+1.2) and blocks (+1.6)
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- Hakeem Olajuwon had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.1) and personal fouls (+1.3)
- Pau Gasol had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+0.2)
- Hakeem Olajuwon had higher averages in field goals attempted (+7.8) and free throws attempted (+2.5)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Pau Gasol 15.4
Hakeem Olajuwon 25.9
+10.5
Field Goals Made
Pau Gasol 6.0
Hakeem Olajuwon 10.4
+4.4
Field Goals Attempted
Pau Gasol 11.8
Hakeem Olajuwon 19.6
+7.8
3-Pointers Made
Pau Gasol 0.1
+0.1
Hakeem Olajuwon 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Pau Gasol 0.3
+0.2
Hakeem Olajuwon 0.1
Free Throws Made
Pau Gasol 3.4
Hakeem Olajuwon 5.1
+1.7
Free Throws Attempted
Pau Gasol 4.6
Hakeem Olajuwon 7.1
+2.5
Offensive Rebounds
Pau Gasol 2.7
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.2
+0.5
Defensive Rebounds
Pau Gasol 6.4
Hakeem Olajuwon 7.9
+1.5
Total Rebounds
Pau Gasol 9.2
Hakeem Olajuwon 11.2
+2.0
Assists
Pau Gasol 3.2
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.2
Steals
Pau Gasol 0.5
Hakeem Olajuwon 1.7
+1.2
Blocks
Pau Gasol 1.7
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.3
+1.6
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Pau Gasol 1.8
Hakeem Olajuwon 2.9
+1.1
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Pau Gasol 2.6
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.9
+1.3

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Hakeem Olajuwon had more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Pau Gasol.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Pau Gasol had more 3-pointers made (+7)
- Hakeem Olajuwon played more years (+3) and games (+9), and had more points (+1,657), field goals made (+692), free throws made (+280), offensive rebounds (+98), defensive rebounds (+277), total rebounds (+375), assists (+20), steals (+174) and blocks (+239)
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- Hakeem Olajuwon had more turnovers (+174) and personal fouls (+206)
- Pau Gasol had more 3-pointers attempted (+19)
- Hakeem Olajuwon had more field goals attempted (+1,247) and free throws attempted (+409)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Pau Gasol 12
Hakeem Olajuwon 15
+3
Games
Pau Gasol 136
Hakeem Olajuwon 145
+9
Points
Pau Gasol 2,098
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,755
+1,657
Field Goals Made
Pau Gasol 812
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,504
+692
Field Goals Attempted
Pau Gasol 1,600
Hakeem Olajuwon 2,847
+1,247
3-Pointers Made
Pau Gasol 11
+7
Hakeem Olajuwon 4
3-Pointers Attempted
Pau Gasol 37
+19
Hakeem Olajuwon 18
Free Throws Made
Pau Gasol 463
Hakeem Olajuwon 743
+280
Free Throws Attempted
Pau Gasol 625
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,034
+409
Offensive Rebounds
Pau Gasol 373
Hakeem Olajuwon 471
+98
Defensive Rebounds
Pau Gasol 873
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,150
+277
Total Rebounds
Pau Gasol 1,246
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,621
+375
Assists
Pau Gasol 438
Hakeem Olajuwon 458
+20
Steals
Pau Gasol 71
Hakeem Olajuwon 245
+174
Blocks
Pau Gasol 233
Hakeem Olajuwon 472
+239
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Pau Gasol 250
Hakeem Olajuwon 424
+174
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Pau Gasol 356
Hakeem Olajuwon 562
+206

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Pau Gasol 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
Pau Gasol 50.8%
Hakeem Olajuwon 52.8%
+2.0
3-Point Percentage
Pau Gasol 29.7%
+7.5
Hakeem Olajuwon 22.2%
Free Throw Percentage
Pau Gasol 74.1%
+2.2
Hakeem Olajuwon 71.9%
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