hoops datahoops dataCareer statistics for Joel Embiid (2017-2026) and Hakeem Olajuwon (1985-2002) side by side, with an interactive chart to compare any stat by age across regular season and playoffs.
| Career | Joel Embiid | Hakeem Olajuwon |
|---|---|---|
| Games Played | 490 | 1,238 |
| Career Points | 13,544 | 26,946 |
| Points Per Game | 27.6 | 21.8 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 10.8 | 11.1 |
| Assists Per Game | 3.7 | 2.5 |
| Field Goal % | 50.0% | 51.2% |
| 3-Point % | 33.9% | 20.2% |
| True Shooting % | 61.3% | 55.3% |
Hakeem Olajuwon scored more career points, 26,946 to 13,544, in the NBA regular season.
Joel Embiid averaged more points per game for his career, 27.6 PPG to 21.8 PPG.
Hakeem Olajuwon averaged more rebounds per game, 11.1 RPG to 10.8 RPG.
Joel Embiid averaged more assists per game, 3.7 APG to 2.5 APG.
Joel Embiid shot better from three for his career, 33.9% to 20.2%.
Joel Embiid posted the higher career true shooting percentage, 61.3% to 55.3%.