hoops datahoops dataCareer statistics for Dikembe Mutombo (1992-2009) and Hakeem Olajuwon (1985-2002) side by side, with an interactive chart to compare any stat by age across regular season and playoffs.
| Career | Dikembe Mutombo | Hakeem Olajuwon |
|---|---|---|
| Games Played | 1,197 | 1,238 |
| Career Points | 11,729 | 26,946 |
| Points Per Game | 9.8 | 21.8 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 10.3 | 11.1 |
| Assists Per Game | 1.0 | 2.5 |
| Field Goal % | 51.8% | 51.2% |
| 3-Point % | 0.0% | 20.2% |
| True Shooting % | 57.3% | 55.3% |
Hakeem Olajuwon scored more career points, 26,946 to 11,729, in the NBA regular season.
Hakeem Olajuwon averaged more points per game for his career, 21.8 PPG to 9.8 PPG.
Hakeem Olajuwon averaged more rebounds per game, 11.1 RPG to 10.3 RPG.
Hakeem Olajuwon averaged more assists per game, 2.5 APG to 1.0 APG.
Hakeem Olajuwon shot better from three for his career, 20.2% to 0.0%.
Dikembe Mutombo posted the higher career true shooting percentage, 57.3% to 55.3%.