Hakeem Olajuwon vs Robert Parish
Hakeem Olajuwon and Robert Parish were contemporaries, their careers overlapping for 13 seasons. On the floor, Hakeem Olajuwon was the higher-volume scorer (21.8 points per game to 14.5); Robert Parish was the more efficient scorer (57.1% true shooting to 55.3%); Hakeem Olajuwon created more for others (2.5 assists per game to 1.4). Hakeem Olajuwon holds the edge on accolades — 1 MVP, 2 championships, 2 Finals MVPs and the #12 all-time ranking to Robert Parish's #46.
Career averages
| Hakeem Olajuwon | Stat | Robert Parish |
|---|---|---|
| 21.8 | Points / game | 14.5 |
| 11.1 | Rebounds / game | 9.1 |
| 2.5 | Assists / game | 1.4 |
| 1.7 | Steals / game | 0.8 |
| 3.1 | Blocks / game | 1.5 |
| 50.9% | Field goal % | 53.1% |
| 10.6% | 3-point % | 0.0% |
| 70.4% | Free throw % | 71.8% |
| 55.3% | True shooting % | 57.1% |
| 1,238 | Games played | 1,611 |
Advanced metrics
Advanced stats aren't available for Hakeem Olajuwon.
Advanced stats weren't tracked in Robert Parish's era.
Playoff averages
| Hakeem Olajuwon | Stat | Robert Parish |
|---|---|---|
| 25.9 | Points / game | 15.3 |
| 11.2 | Rebounds / game | 9.6 |
| 3.2 | Assists / game | 1.3 |
| 1.7 | Steals / game | 0.8 |
| 3.3 | Blocks / game | 1.7 |
| 53.0% | Field goal % | 50.5% |
| 15.4% | 3-point % | 0.0% |
| 72.6% | Free throw % | 71.4% |
| 145 | Playoff games | 184 |
Accolades
| Hakeem Olajuwon | Stat | Robert Parish |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MVP awards | 0 |
| 2 | Finals MVP | 0 |
| 2 | Championships | 4 |
| 12 | All-Star selections | 9 |
| 6 | All-NBA 1st Team | 0 |
| #12 | All-time GOAT rank | #46 |
More comparisons
Compare Hakeem Olajuwon with…
Compare Robert Parish with…
Want a different matchup? Use the interactive comparison tool.