hoops datahoops dataCareer statistics for Dirk Nowitzki (1999-2019) and Hakeem Olajuwon (1985-2002) side by side, with an interactive chart to compare any stat by age across regular season and playoffs.
| Career | Dirk Nowitzki | Hakeem Olajuwon |
|---|---|---|
| Games Played | 1,522 | 1,238 |
| Career Points | 31,560 | 26,946 |
| Points Per Game | 20.7 | 21.8 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 7.5 | 11.1 |
| Assists Per Game | 2.4 | 2.5 |
| Field Goal % | 47.1% | 51.2% |
| 3-Point % | 38.0% | 20.2% |
| True Shooting % | 57.7% | 55.3% |
Dirk Nowitzki scored more career points, 31,560 to 26,946, in the NBA regular season.
Hakeem Olajuwon averaged more points per game for his career, 21.8 PPG to 20.7 PPG.
Hakeem Olajuwon averaged more rebounds per game, 11.1 RPG to 7.5 RPG.
Hakeem Olajuwon averaged more assists per game, 2.5 APG to 2.4 APG.
Dirk Nowitzki shot better from three for his career, 38.0% to 20.2%.
Dirk Nowitzki posted the higher career true shooting percentage, 57.7% to 55.3%.