Complete Stats Comparison of Reggie Miller and Hakeem Olajuwon

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Reggie Miller 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
Reggie Miller1
(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
Reggie Miller0
0
15
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
Reggie Miller5
stats		6
stats		2
stats
Hakeem Olajuwon7
stats		7
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
Reggie Miller4
stats		4
stats		2
stats
Hakeem Olajuwon8
stats		9
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 Reggie Miller had better average in assists.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Reggie Miller had better averages in 3-pointers made (+1.8), free throws made (+0.1) and assists (+0.5)
- Hakeem Olajuwon had better averages in points (+3.6), field goals made (+2.8), offensive rebounds (+2.7), defensive rebounds (+5.4), total rebounds (+8.1), steals (+0.6) and blocks (+2.9)
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- Hakeem Olajuwon had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.3) and personal fouls (+1.5)
- Reggie Miller had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+4.6)
- Hakeem Olajuwon had higher averages in field goals attempted (+4.4) and free throws attempted (+1.1)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Reggie Miller 18.2
Hakeem Olajuwon 21.8
+3.6
Field Goals Made
Reggie Miller 5.9
Hakeem Olajuwon 8.7
+2.8
Field Goals Attempted
Reggie Miller 12.6
Hakeem Olajuwon 17.0
+4.4
3-Pointers Made
Reggie Miller 1.8
+1.8
Hakeem Olajuwon 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Reggie Miller 4.7
+4.6
Hakeem Olajuwon 0.1
Free Throws Made
Reggie Miller 4.5
+0.1
Hakeem Olajuwon 4.4
Free Throws Attempted
Reggie Miller 5.1
Hakeem Olajuwon 6.2
+1.1
Offensive Rebounds
Reggie Miller 0.6
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.3
+2.7
Defensive Rebounds
Reggie Miller 2.4
Hakeem Olajuwon 7.8
+5.4
Total Rebounds
Reggie Miller 3.0
Hakeem Olajuwon 11.1
+8.1
Assists
Reggie Miller 3.0
+0.5
Hakeem Olajuwon 2.5
Steals
Reggie Miller 1.1
Hakeem Olajuwon 1.7
+0.6
Blocks
Reggie Miller 0.2
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.1
+2.9
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Reggie Miller 1.7
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.0
+1.3
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Reggie Miller 2.0
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.5
+1.5

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 Reggie Miller had more total assists.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Reggie Miller played more games (+151) and had more 3-pointers made (+2,535), free throws made (+814) and assists (+1,083)
- Hakeem Olajuwon had more points (+1,667), field goals made (+2,508), offensive rebounds (+3,151), defensive rebounds (+6,415), total rebounds (+9,566), steals (+657) and blocks (+3,531)
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- Hakeem Olajuwon had more turnovers (+1,258) and personal fouls (+1,653)
- Reggie Miller had more 3-pointers attempted (+6,362)
- Hakeem Olajuwon had more field goals attempted (+3,492) and free throws attempted (+595)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Reggie Miller 18
Hakeem Olajuwon 18
Games
Reggie Miller 1,389
+151
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,238
Points
Reggie Miller 25,279
Hakeem Olajuwon 26,946
+1,667
Field Goals Made
Reggie Miller 8,241
Hakeem Olajuwon 10,749
+2,508
Field Goals Attempted
Reggie Miller 17,499
Hakeem Olajuwon 20,991
+3,492
3-Pointers Made
Reggie Miller 2,560
+2,535
Hakeem Olajuwon 25
3-Pointers Attempted
Reggie Miller 6,486
+6,362
Hakeem Olajuwon 124
Free Throws Made
Reggie Miller 6,237
+814
Hakeem Olajuwon 5,423
Free Throws Attempted
Reggie Miller 7,026
Hakeem Olajuwon 7,621
+595
Offensive Rebounds
Reggie Miller 883
Hakeem Olajuwon 4,034
+3,151
Defensive Rebounds
Reggie Miller 3,299
Hakeem Olajuwon 9,714
+6,415
Total Rebounds
Reggie Miller 4,182
Hakeem Olajuwon 13,748
+9,566
Assists
Reggie Miller 4,141
+1,083
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,058
Steals
Reggie Miller 1,505
Hakeem Olajuwon 2,162
+657
Blocks
Reggie Miller 299
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,830
+3,531
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Reggie Miller 2,409
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,667
+1,258
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Reggie Miller 2,730
Hakeem Olajuwon 4,383
+1,653

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Reggie Miller 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
Reggie Miller 47.1%
Hakeem Olajuwon 51.2%
+4.1
3-Point Percentage
Reggie Miller 39.5%
+19.3
Hakeem Olajuwon 20.2%
Free Throw Percentage
Reggie Miller 88.8%
+17.6
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, assists, steals and blocks than Reggie Miller.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Reggie Miller had better averages in 3-pointers made (+2.2) and free throws made (+0.2)
- Hakeem Olajuwon had better averages in points (+5.3), field goals made (+3.9), offensive rebounds (+2.7), defensive rebounds (+5.5), total rebounds (+8.3), assists (+0.7), steals (+0.7) and blocks (+3.1)
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- Hakeem Olajuwon had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.1) and personal fouls (+2.0)
- Reggie Miller had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+5.6)
- Hakeem Olajuwon had higher averages in field goals attempted (+5.1) and free throws attempted (+1.1)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Reggie Miller 20.6
Hakeem Olajuwon 25.9
+5.3
Field Goals Made
Reggie Miller 6.5
Hakeem Olajuwon 10.4
+3.9
Field Goals Attempted
Reggie Miller 14.5
Hakeem Olajuwon 19.6
+5.1
3-Pointers Made
Reggie Miller 2.2
+2.2
Hakeem Olajuwon 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Reggie Miller 5.7
+5.6
Hakeem Olajuwon 0.1
Free Throws Made
Reggie Miller 5.3
+0.2
Hakeem Olajuwon 5.1
Free Throws Attempted
Reggie Miller 6.0
Hakeem Olajuwon 7.1
+1.1
Offensive Rebounds
Reggie Miller 0.5
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.2
+2.7
Defensive Rebounds
Reggie Miller 2.4
Hakeem Olajuwon 7.9
+5.5
Total Rebounds
Reggie Miller 2.9
Hakeem Olajuwon 11.2
+8.3
Assists
Reggie Miller 2.5
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.2
+0.7
Steals
Reggie Miller 1.0
Hakeem Olajuwon 1.7
+0.7
Blocks
Reggie Miller 0.2
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.3
+3.1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Reggie Miller 1.8
Hakeem Olajuwon 2.9
+1.1
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Reggie Miller 1.9
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.9
+2.0

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 Reggie Miller.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Reggie Miller had more 3-pointers made (+316) and free throws made (+27)
- Hakeem Olajuwon played more games (+1) and had more points (+783), field goals made (+563), offensive rebounds (+394), defensive rebounds (+811), total rebounds (+1,205), assists (+101), steals (+99) and blocks (+438)
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- Hakeem Olajuwon had more turnovers (+167) and personal fouls (+287)
- Reggie Miller had more 3-pointers attempted (+802)
- Hakeem Olajuwon had more field goals attempted (+752) and free throws attempted (+172)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Reggie Miller 15
Hakeem Olajuwon 15
Games
Reggie Miller 144
Hakeem Olajuwon 145
+1
Points
Reggie Miller 2,972
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,755
+783
Field Goals Made
Reggie Miller 941
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,504
+563
Field Goals Attempted
Reggie Miller 2,095
Hakeem Olajuwon 2,847
+752
3-Pointers Made
Reggie Miller 320
+316
Hakeem Olajuwon 4
3-Pointers Attempted
Reggie Miller 820
+802
Hakeem Olajuwon 18
Free Throws Made
Reggie Miller 770
+27
Hakeem Olajuwon 743
Free Throws Attempted
Reggie Miller 862
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,034
+172
Offensive Rebounds
Reggie Miller 77
Hakeem Olajuwon 471
+394
Defensive Rebounds
Reggie Miller 339
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,150
+811
Total Rebounds
Reggie Miller 416
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,621
+1,205
Assists
Reggie Miller 357
Hakeem Olajuwon 458
+101
Steals
Reggie Miller 146
Hakeem Olajuwon 245
+99
Blocks
Reggie Miller 34
Hakeem Olajuwon 472
+438
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Reggie Miller 257
Hakeem Olajuwon 424
+167
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Reggie Miller 275
Hakeem Olajuwon 562
+287

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Reggie Miller 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
Reggie Miller 44.9%
Hakeem Olajuwon 52.8%
+7.9
3-Point Percentage
Reggie Miller 39.0%
+16.8
Hakeem Olajuwon 22.2%
Free Throw Percentage
Reggie Miller 89.3%
+17.4
Hakeem Olajuwon 71.9%
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