hoops datahoops dataCareer statistics for Hakeem Olajuwon (1985-2002) and Michael Jordan (1985-2003) side by side, with an interactive chart to compare any stat by age across regular season and playoffs.
| Career | Hakeem Olajuwon | Michael Jordan |
|---|---|---|
| Games Played | 1,238 | 1,072 |
| Career Points | 26,946 | 32,292 |
| Points Per Game | 21.8 | 30.1 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 11.1 | 6.2 |
| Assists Per Game | 2.5 | 5.3 |
| Field Goal % | 51.2% | 49.7% |
| 3-Point % | 20.2% | 32.7% |
| True Shooting % | 55.3% | 56.9% |
Michael Jordan scored more career points, 32,292 to 26,946, in the NBA regular season.
Michael Jordan averaged more points per game for his career, 30.1 PPG to 21.8 PPG.
Hakeem Olajuwon averaged more rebounds per game, 11.1 RPG to 6.2 RPG.
Michael Jordan averaged more assists per game, 5.3 APG to 2.5 APG.
Michael Jordan shot better from three for his career, 32.7% to 20.2%.
Michael Jordan posted the higher career true shooting percentage, 56.9% to 55.3%.