Clyde Drexler vs Hakeem Olajuwon
Clyde Drexler and Hakeem Olajuwon were contemporaries, their careers overlapping for 14 seasons. On the floor, Hakeem Olajuwon was the higher-volume scorer (21.8 points per game to 20.4); Hakeem Olajuwon was the more efficient scorer (55.3% true shooting to 54.7%); Clyde Drexler created more for others (5.6 assists per game to 2.5). Hakeem Olajuwon holds the edge on accolades — 1 MVP, 2 championships, 2 Finals MVPs and the #12 all-time ranking to Clyde Drexler's #58.
Career averages
| Clyde Drexler | Stat | Hakeem Olajuwon |
|---|---|---|
| 20.4 | Points / game | 21.8 |
| 6.1 | Rebounds / game | 11.1 |
| 5.6 | Assists / game | 2.5 |
| 2.0 | Steals / game | 1.7 |
| 0.7 | Blocks / game | 3.1 |
| 46.9% | Field goal % | 50.9% |
| 28.0% | 3-point % | 10.6% |
| 78.3% | Free throw % | 70.4% |
| 54.7% | True shooting % | 55.3% |
| 1,086 | Games played | 1,238 |
Advanced metrics
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Playoff averages
| Clyde Drexler | Stat | Hakeem Olajuwon |
|---|---|---|
| 20.4 | Points / game | 25.9 |
| 6.9 | Rebounds / game | 11.2 |
| 6.1 | Assists / game | 3.2 |
| 1.9 | Steals / game | 1.7 |
| 0.8 | Blocks / game | 3.3 |
| 44.4% | Field goal % | 53.0% |
| 26.9% | 3-point % | 15.4% |
| 78.8% | Free throw % | 72.6% |
| 145 | Playoff games | 145 |
Accolades
| Clyde Drexler | Stat | Hakeem Olajuwon |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | MVP awards | 1 |
| 0 | Finals MVP | 2 |
| 1 | Championships | 2 |
| 9 | All-Star selections | 12 |
| 1 | All-NBA 1st Team | 6 |
| #58 | All-time GOAT rank | #12 |
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