Complete Stats Comparison of Penny Hardaway and Hakeem Olajuwon

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Penny Hardaway 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
Penny Hardaway1
(assists)		1
(assists)		14
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
Penny Hardaway2
(assists, steals)		0
8
Playoffs
Hakeem Olajuwon3
(points, rebounds, 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
Penny Hardaway4
stats		4
stats		2
stats
Hakeem Olajuwon8
stats		10
stats		1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Penny Hardaway4
stats		3
stats		2
stats
Hakeem Olajuwon7
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 Penny Hardaway had better average in assists.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Penny Hardaway had better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.7) and assists (+2.5)
- Hakeem Olajuwon had better averages in points (+6.6), field goals made (+3.0), free throws made (+1.3), offensive rebounds (+1.9), defensive rebounds (+4.7), total rebounds (+6.6), steals (+0.1) and blocks (+2.7)
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- Hakeem Olajuwon had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.5) and personal fouls (+1.3)
- Penny Hardaway had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+2.2)
- Hakeem Olajuwon had higher averages in field goals attempted (+4.6) and free throws attempted (+2.2)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Penny Hardaway 15.2
Hakeem Olajuwon 21.8
+6.6
Field Goals Made
Penny Hardaway 5.7
Hakeem Olajuwon 8.7
+3.0
Field Goals Attempted
Penny Hardaway 12.4
Hakeem Olajuwon 17.0
+4.6
3-Pointers Made
Penny Hardaway 0.7
+0.7
Hakeem Olajuwon 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Penny Hardaway 2.3
+2.2
Hakeem Olajuwon 0.1
Free Throws Made
Penny Hardaway 3.1
Hakeem Olajuwon 4.4
+1.3
Free Throws Attempted
Penny Hardaway 4.0
Hakeem Olajuwon 6.2
+2.2
Offensive Rebounds
Penny Hardaway 1.4
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.3
+1.9
Defensive Rebounds
Penny Hardaway 3.1
Hakeem Olajuwon 7.8
+4.7
Total Rebounds
Penny Hardaway 4.5
Hakeem Olajuwon 11.1
+6.6
Assists
Penny Hardaway 5.0
+2.5
Hakeem Olajuwon 2.5
Steals
Penny Hardaway 1.6
Hakeem Olajuwon 1.7
+0.1
Blocks
Penny Hardaway 0.4
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.1
+2.7
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Penny Hardaway 2.5
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.0
+0.5
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Penny Hardaway 2.2
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.5
+1.3

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 Penny Hardaway had more total assists.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Penny Hardaway had more 3-pointers made (+478) and assists (+467)
- Hakeem Olajuwon played more years (+4) and games (+534), and had more points (+16,262), field goals made (+6,754), free throws made (+3,232), offensive rebounds (+3,059), defensive rebounds (+7,543), total rebounds (+10,602), steals (+1,037) and blocks (+3,518)
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- Hakeem Olajuwon had more turnovers (+1,881) and personal fouls (+2,821)
- Penny Hardaway had more 3-pointers attempted (+1,467)
- Hakeem Olajuwon had more field goals attempted (+12,260) and free throws attempted (+4,790)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Penny Hardaway 14
Hakeem Olajuwon 18
+4
Games
Penny Hardaway 704
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,238
+534
Points
Penny Hardaway 10,684
Hakeem Olajuwon 26,946
+16,262
Field Goals Made
Penny Hardaway 3,995
Hakeem Olajuwon 10,749
+6,754
Field Goals Attempted
Penny Hardaway 8,731
Hakeem Olajuwon 20,991
+12,260
3-Pointers Made
Penny Hardaway 503
+478
Hakeem Olajuwon 25
3-Pointers Attempted
Penny Hardaway 1,591
+1,467
Hakeem Olajuwon 124
Free Throws Made
Penny Hardaway 2,191
Hakeem Olajuwon 5,423
+3,232
Free Throws Attempted
Penny Hardaway 2,831
Hakeem Olajuwon 7,621
+4,790
Offensive Rebounds
Penny Hardaway 975
Hakeem Olajuwon 4,034
+3,059
Defensive Rebounds
Penny Hardaway 2,171
Hakeem Olajuwon 9,714
+7,543
Total Rebounds
Penny Hardaway 3,146
Hakeem Olajuwon 13,748
+10,602
Assists
Penny Hardaway 3,525
+467
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,058
Steals
Penny Hardaway 1,125
Hakeem Olajuwon 2,162
+1,037
Blocks
Penny Hardaway 312
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,830
+3,518
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Penny Hardaway 1,786
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,667
+1,881
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Penny Hardaway 1,562
Hakeem Olajuwon 4,383
+2,821

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Penny Hardaway 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
Penny Hardaway 45.8%
Hakeem Olajuwon 51.2%
+5.4
3-Point Percentage
Penny Hardaway 31.6%
+11.4
Hakeem Olajuwon 20.2%
Free Throw Percentage
Penny Hardaway 77.4%
+6.2
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 and blocks while Penny Hardaway had better averages in assists and steals.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Penny Hardaway had better averages in 3-pointers made (+1.6), assists (+3.0) and steals (+0.2)
- Hakeem Olajuwon had better averages in points (+5.5), field goals made (+3.3), free throws made (+0.6), offensive rebounds (+1.6), defensive rebounds (+4.7), total rebounds (+6.5) and blocks (+2.5)
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- Hakeem Olajuwon had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.8)
- Penny Hardaway had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+4.1)
- Hakeem Olajuwon had higher averages in field goals attempted (+3.7) and free throws attempted (+1.0)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Penny Hardaway 20.4
Hakeem Olajuwon 25.9
+5.5
Field Goals Made
Penny Hardaway 7.1
Hakeem Olajuwon 10.4
+3.3
Field Goals Attempted
Penny Hardaway 15.9
Hakeem Olajuwon 19.6
+3.7
3-Pointers Made
Penny Hardaway 1.6
+1.6
Hakeem Olajuwon 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Penny Hardaway 4.2
+4.1
Hakeem Olajuwon 0.1
Free Throws Made
Penny Hardaway 4.5
Hakeem Olajuwon 5.1
+0.6
Free Throws Attempted
Penny Hardaway 6.1
Hakeem Olajuwon 7.1
+1.0
Offensive Rebounds
Penny Hardaway 1.6
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.2
+1.6
Defensive Rebounds
Penny Hardaway 3.2
Hakeem Olajuwon 7.9
+4.7
Total Rebounds
Penny Hardaway 4.7
Hakeem Olajuwon 11.2
+6.5
Assists
Penny Hardaway 6.2
+3.0
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.2
Steals
Penny Hardaway 1.9
+0.2
Hakeem Olajuwon 1.7
Blocks
Penny Hardaway 0.8
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.3
+2.5
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Penny Hardaway 2.9
Hakeem Olajuwon 2.9
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Penny Hardaway 3.1
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.9
+0.8

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 Penny Hardaway.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Penny Hardaway had more 3-pointers made (+97)
- Hakeem Olajuwon played more years (+7) and games (+81), and had more points (+2,451), field goals made (+1,048), free throws made (+452), offensive rebounds (+370), defensive rebounds (+948), total rebounds (+1,318), assists (+64), steals (+126) and blocks (+424)
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- Hakeem Olajuwon had more turnovers (+236) and personal fouls (+365)
- Penny Hardaway had more 3-pointers attempted (+248)
- Hakeem Olajuwon had more field goals attempted (+1,829) and free throws attempted (+644)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Penny Hardaway 8
Hakeem Olajuwon 15
+7
Games
Penny Hardaway 64
Hakeem Olajuwon 145
+81
Points
Penny Hardaway 1,304
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,755
+2,451
Field Goals Made
Penny Hardaway 456
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,504
+1,048
Field Goals Attempted
Penny Hardaway 1,018
Hakeem Olajuwon 2,847
+1,829
3-Pointers Made
Penny Hardaway 101
+97
Hakeem Olajuwon 4
3-Pointers Attempted
Penny Hardaway 266
+248
Hakeem Olajuwon 18
Free Throws Made
Penny Hardaway 291
Hakeem Olajuwon 743
+452
Free Throws Attempted
Penny Hardaway 390
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,034
+644
Offensive Rebounds
Penny Hardaway 101
Hakeem Olajuwon 471
+370
Defensive Rebounds
Penny Hardaway 202
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,150
+948
Total Rebounds
Penny Hardaway 303
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,621
+1,318
Assists
Penny Hardaway 394
Hakeem Olajuwon 458
+64
Steals
Penny Hardaway 119
Hakeem Olajuwon 245
+126
Blocks
Penny Hardaway 48
Hakeem Olajuwon 472
+424
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Penny Hardaway 188
Hakeem Olajuwon 424
+236
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Penny Hardaway 197
Hakeem Olajuwon 562
+365

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Penny Hardaway 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
Penny Hardaway 44.8%
Hakeem Olajuwon 52.8%
+8.0
3-Point Percentage
Penny Hardaway 38.0%
+15.8
Hakeem Olajuwon 22.2%
Free Throw Percentage
Penny Hardaway 74.6%
+2.7
Hakeem Olajuwon 71.9%
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