Cross-era · careers 13 years apart

Hakeem Olajuwon vs Nikola Jokic

Hakeem Olajuwon 1984-2002 · Center Nikola Jokic 2015-2025 · Center · active

Hakeem Olajuwon (1984-2002) and Nikola Jokic (2015-2025) never shared an NBA court — their careers are separated by 13 years, so this is a cross-era comparison, not a head-to-head. On the floor, Nikola Jokic was the higher-volume scorer (22.2 points per game to 21.8); adjusted for era they scored at 2.12× and 2.11× their league average respectively; Nikola Jokic was the more efficient scorer (70.3% 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 Nikola Jokic's #35.

Career averages

Hakeem OlajuwonStatNikola Jokic
21.8 Points / game 22.2
11.1 Rebounds / game 11.1
2.5 Assists / game 7.5
1.7 Steals / game 1.3
3.1 Blocks / game 0.7
50.9% Field goal % 55.7%
10.6% 3-point % 35.7%
70.4% Free throw % 82.5%
55.3% True shooting % 70.3%
1,238 Games played 810

Era-adjusted (× league average of their era)

Hakeem OlajuwonStatNikola Jokic
2.12× Points vs era avg 2.11×
2.66× Rebounds vs era avg 2.65×
1.05× Assists vs era avg 3.17×

Advanced metrics

Advanced stats aren't available for Hakeem Olajuwon.

Hakeem OlajuwonStatNikola Jokic
— Offensive rating 116.1
— Defensive rating 108.9
— Net rating 7.3
— Usage % 30.4%
— Assist % 50.3%
— Rebound % 20.7%

Playoff averages

Hakeem OlajuwonStatNikola Jokic
25.9 Points / game 27.4
11.2 Rebounds / game 12.3
3.2 Assists / game 7.6
1.7 Steals / game 1.2
3.3 Blocks / game 0.9
53.0% Field goal % 52.5%
15.4% 3-point % 38.9%
72.6% Free throw % 82.9%
145 Playoff games 94

Accolades

Hakeem OlajuwonStatNikola Jokic
1 MVP awards 3
2 Finals MVP 1
2 Championships 1
12 All-Star selections 7
6 All-NBA 1st Team 6
#12 All-time GOAT rank #35

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