Cross-era · careers 21 years apart

Hakeem Olajuwon vs Dolph Schayes

Hakeem Olajuwon 1984-2002 · Center Dolph Schayes 1949-1963 · Forward

Hakeem Olajuwon (1984-2002) and Dolph Schayes (1949-1963) never shared an NBA court — their careers are separated by 21 years, so this is a cross-era comparison, not a head-to-head. On the floor, Hakeem Olajuwon was the higher-volume scorer (21.8 points per game to 18.5); adjusted for era they scored at 2.12× and 1.81× their league average respectively; Hakeem Olajuwon was the more efficient scorer (55.3% true shooting to 48.8%). Hakeem Olajuwon holds the edge on accolades — 1 MVP, 2 championships, 2 Finals MVPs and the #12 all-time ranking to Dolph Schayes's #38.

Career averages

Hakeem OlajuwonStatDolph Schayes
21.8 Points / game 18.5
11.1 Rebounds / game 11.3
2.5 Assists / game 3.1
1.7 Steals / game 0.0
3.1 Blocks / game 0.0
50.9% Field goal % 38.0%
10.6% 3-point % 0.0%
70.4% Free throw % 84.9%
55.3% True shooting % 48.8%
1,238 Games played 996

Era-adjusted (× league average of their era)

Hakeem OlajuwonStatDolph Schayes
2.12× Points vs era avg 1.81×
2.66× Rebounds vs era avg 1.91×
1.05× Assists vs era avg 1.41×

Advanced metrics

Advanced stats aren't available for Hakeem Olajuwon.

Advanced stats weren't tracked in Dolph Schayes's era.

Playoff averages

Hakeem OlajuwonStatDolph Schayes
25.9 Points / game 19.4
11.2 Rebounds / game 10.8
3.2 Assists / game 2.6
1.7 Steals / game 0.0
3.3 Blocks / game 0.0
53.0% Field goal % 39.3%
15.4% 3-point % 0.0%
72.6% Free throw % 81.9%
145 Playoff games 97

Accolades

Hakeem OlajuwonStatDolph Schayes
1 MVP awards 0
2 Finals MVP 0
2 Championships 1
12 All-Star selections 11
6 All-NBA 1st Team 5
#12 All-time GOAT rank #38

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