Cross-era · careers 5 years apart

Hakeem Olajuwon vs Walt Frazier

Hakeem Olajuwon 1984-2002 · Center Walt Frazier 1967-1979 · Guard

Hakeem Olajuwon (1984-2002) and Walt Frazier (1967-1979) never shared an NBA court — their careers are separated by 5 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 18.9); adjusted for era they scored at 2.12× and 1.79× their league average respectively; Hakeem Olajuwon was the more efficient scorer (55.3% true shooting to 54.2%). Hakeem Olajuwon holds the edge on accolades — 1 MVP, 2 championships, 2 Finals MVPs and the #12 all-time ranking to Walt Frazier's #40.

Career averages

Hakeem OlajuwonStatWalt Frazier
21.8 Points / game 18.9
11.1 Rebounds / game 5.9
2.5 Assists / game 6.1
1.7 Steals / game 0.8
3.1 Blocks / game 0.1
50.9% Field goal % 48.8%
10.6% 3-point % 0.0%
70.4% Free throw % 78.6%
55.3% True shooting % 54.2%
1,238 Games played 825

Era-adjusted (× league average of their era)

Hakeem OlajuwonStatWalt Frazier
2.12× Points vs era avg 1.79×
2.66× Rebounds vs era avg 1.17×
1.05× Assists vs era avg 2.71×

Advanced metrics

Advanced stats aren't available for Hakeem Olajuwon.

Advanced stats weren't tracked in Walt Frazier's era.

Playoff averages

Hakeem OlajuwonStatWalt Frazier
25.9 Points / game 20.7
11.2 Rebounds / game 7.1
3.2 Assists / game 6.4
1.7 Steals / game 0.4
3.3 Blocks / game 0.0
53.0% Field goal % 50.7%
15.4% 3-point % 0.0%
72.6% Free throw % 76.0%
145 Playoff games 93

Accolades

Hakeem OlajuwonStatWalt Frazier
1 MVP awards 0
2 Finals MVP 0
2 Championships 2
12 All-Star selections 7
6 All-NBA 1st Team 4
#12 All-time GOAT rank #40

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