Hakeem Olajuwon vs David Robinson
Hakeem Olajuwon and David Robinson were contemporaries, their careers overlapping for 14 seasons. On the floor, Hakeem Olajuwon was the higher-volume scorer (21.8 points per game to 21.1); David Robinson was the more efficient scorer (58.3% true shooting to 55.3%). Hakeem Olajuwon holds the edge on accolades — 1 MVP, 2 championships, 2 Finals MVPs and the #12 all-time ranking to David Robinson's #24.
Career averages
| Hakeem Olajuwon | Stat | David Robinson |
|---|---|---|
| 21.8 | Points / game | 21.1 |
| 11.1 | Rebounds / game | 10.6 |
| 2.5 | Assists / game | 2.5 |
| 1.7 | Steals / game | 1.4 |
| 3.1 | Blocks / game | 3.0 |
| 50.9% | Field goal % | 51.4% |
| 10.6% | 3-point % | 13.4% |
| 70.4% | Free throw % | 73.1% |
| 55.3% | True shooting % | 58.3% |
| 1,238 | Games played | 987 |
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Playoff averages
| Hakeem Olajuwon | Stat | David Robinson |
|---|---|---|
| 25.9 | Points / game | 18.0 |
| 11.2 | Rebounds / game | 10.6 |
| 3.2 | Assists / game | 2.3 |
| 1.7 | Steals / game | 1.2 |
| 3.3 | Blocks / game | 2.5 |
| 53.0% | Field goal % | 49.1% |
| 15.4% | 3-point % | 2.4% |
| 72.6% | Free throw % | 68.3% |
| 145 | Playoff games | 123 |
Accolades
| Hakeem Olajuwon | Stat | David Robinson |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MVP awards | 1 |
| 2 | Finals MVP | 0 |
| 2 | Championships | 2 |
| 12 | All-Star selections | 10 |
| 6 | All-NBA 1st Team | 4 |
| #12 | All-time GOAT rank | #24 |
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