hoops datahoops dataCareer statistics for Hakeem Olajuwon (1985-2002) and Magic Johnson (1980-1996) side by side, with an interactive chart to compare any stat by age across regular season and playoffs.
| Career | Hakeem Olajuwon | Magic Johnson |
|---|---|---|
| Games Played | 1,238 | 906 |
| Career Points | 26,946 | 17,707 |
| Points Per Game | 21.8 | 19.5 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 11.1 | 7.2 |
| Assists Per Game | 2.5 | 11.2 |
| Field Goal % | 51.2% | 52.0% |
| 3-Point % | 20.2% | 30.4% |
| True Shooting % | 55.3% | 61.0% |
Hakeem Olajuwon scored more career points, 26,946 to 17,707, in the NBA regular season.
Hakeem Olajuwon averaged more points per game for his career, 21.8 PPG to 19.5 PPG.
Hakeem Olajuwon averaged more rebounds per game, 11.1 RPG to 7.2 RPG.
Magic Johnson averaged more assists per game, 11.2 APG to 2.5 APG.
Magic Johnson shot better from three for his career, 30.4% to 20.2%.
Magic Johnson posted the higher career true shooting percentage, 61.0% to 55.3%.