Hakeem Olajuwon vs Kevin McHale
Hakeem Olajuwon and Kevin McHale were contemporaries, their careers overlapping for 9 seasons. On the floor, Hakeem Olajuwon was the higher-volume scorer (21.8 points per game to 17.8); Kevin McHale was the more efficient scorer (60.4% true shooting to 55.3%); Hakeem Olajuwon controlled the glass (11.1 rebounds per game to 7.3). Hakeem Olajuwon holds the edge on accolades — 1 MVP, 2 championships, 2 Finals MVPs and the #12 all-time ranking to Kevin McHale's #45.
Career averages
| Hakeem Olajuwon | Stat | Kevin McHale |
|---|---|---|
| 21.8 | Points / game | 17.8 |
| 11.1 | Rebounds / game | 7.3 |
| 2.5 | Assists / game | 1.7 |
| 1.7 | Steals / game | 0.4 |
| 3.1 | Blocks / game | 1.7 |
| 50.9% | Field goal % | 54.9% |
| 10.6% | 3-point % | 9.3% |
| 70.4% | Free throw % | 78.9% |
| 55.3% | True shooting % | 60.4% |
| 1,238 | Games played | 971 |
Advanced metrics
Advanced stats aren't available for Hakeem Olajuwon.
Advanced stats weren't tracked in Kevin McHale's era.
Playoff averages
| Hakeem Olajuwon | Stat | Kevin McHale |
|---|---|---|
| 25.9 | Points / game | 18.8 |
| 11.2 | Rebounds / game | 7.4 |
| 3.2 | Assists / game | 1.6 |
| 1.7 | Steals / game | 0.4 |
| 3.3 | Blocks / game | 1.7 |
| 53.0% | Field goal % | 55.7% |
| 15.4% | 3-point % | 14.6% |
| 72.6% | Free throw % | 77.0% |
| 145 | Playoff games | 169 |
Accolades
| Hakeem Olajuwon | Stat | Kevin McHale |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MVP awards | 0 |
| 2 | Finals MVP | 0 |
| 2 | Championships | 3 |
| 12 | All-Star selections | 7 |
| 6 | All-NBA 1st Team | 1 |
| #12 | All-time GOAT rank | #45 |
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