Hakeem Olajuwon vs Moses Malone
Hakeem Olajuwon and Moses Malone were contemporaries, their careers overlapping for 11 seasons. On the floor, Hakeem Olajuwon was the higher-volume scorer (21.8 points per game to 20.6); Moses Malone was the more efficient scorer (56.9% true shooting to 55.3%); Hakeem Olajuwon created more for others (2.5 assists per game to 1.3). Hakeem Olajuwon holds the edge on accolades — 1 MVP, 2 championships, 2 Finals MVPs and the #12 all-time ranking to Moses Malone's #15.
Career averages
| Hakeem Olajuwon | Stat | Moses Malone |
|---|---|---|
| 21.8 | Points / game | 20.6 |
| 11.1 | Rebounds / game | 12.2 |
| 2.5 | Assists / game | 1.3 |
| 1.7 | Steals / game | 0.8 |
| 3.1 | Blocks / game | 1.3 |
| 50.9% | Field goal % | 48.4% |
| 10.6% | 3-point % | 7.3% |
| 70.4% | Free throw % | 76.8% |
| 55.3% | True shooting % | 56.9% |
| 1,238 | Games played | 1,329 |
Advanced metrics
Advanced stats aren't available for Hakeem Olajuwon.
Advanced stats weren't tracked in Moses Malone's era.
Playoff averages
| Hakeem Olajuwon | Stat | Moses Malone |
|---|---|---|
| 25.9 | Points / game | 22.1 |
| 11.2 | Rebounds / game | 13.8 |
| 3.2 | Assists / game | 1.4 |
| 1.7 | Steals / game | 0.9 |
| 3.3 | Blocks / game | 1.6 |
| 53.0% | Field goal % | 46.7% |
| 15.4% | 3-point % | 5.3% |
| 72.6% | Free throw % | 77.7% |
| 145 | Playoff games | 94 |
Accolades
| Hakeem Olajuwon | Stat | Moses Malone |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MVP awards | 3 |
| 2 | Finals MVP | 1 |
| 2 | Championships | 1 |
| 12 | All-Star selections | 11 |
| 6 | All-NBA 1st Team | 4 |
| #12 | All-time GOAT rank | #15 |
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