Hakeem Olajuwon vs LeBron James
LeBron James leads 7 of 8 career categories against Hakeem Olajuwon, including scoring (26.8 PPG) and playmaking (7.4 APG). The two never shared an NBA floor — Hakeem Olajuwon's last season was 2001-02, and LeBron James debuted in 2003-04.
The case for Hakeem Olajuwon
rebounding (11.1 RPG).
The case for LeBron James
scoring (26.8 PPG), playmaking (7.4 APG), shooting efficiency (59.0% TS%), and 4 more.
Tale of the tape
21.8PPG26.8
11.1RPG7.5
2.5APG7.4
55.3%TS%59.0%
23.8PER26.6
150.5Win Shares276.6
1238games played1622
Per Game
| Hakeem Olajuwon | LeBron James | |
|---|---|---|
| 1238 | G | 1622 |
| 35.7 | MIN | 37.6 |
| 21.8 | PTS | 26.8 |
| 11.1 | REB | 7.5 |
| 2.5 | AST | 7.4 |
| 1.7 | STL | 1.5 |
| 3.1 | BLK | 0.7 |
| 51.2 | FG% | 50.7 |
| 20.2 | 3P% | 34.8 |
| 71.2 | FT% | 73.7 |
Advanced
| Hakeem Olajuwon | LeBron James | |
|---|---|---|
| 23.8 | PER | 26.6 |
| 55.3 | TS% | 59.0 |
| 27.4 | USG% | 31.4 |
| 150.5 | WS | 276.6 |
| 0.175 | WS/48 | 0.218 |
| 4.6 | BPM | 8.2 |
| 69.2 | VORP | 158.2 |
Accolades
| Hakeem Olajuwon | LeBron James | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MVP | 4 |
| 2 | Finals MVP | 4 |
| 2 | Defensive POY | — |
| 12 | All-NBA | 21 |
| 12 | All-Star | 22 |
| 9 | All-Defensive | 6 |
| 1 | All-Rookie | 1 |
| — | All-Star MVP | 3 |
| — | Rookie of the Year | 1 |
Career percentiles
93Scoring99
72Efficiency81
65Playmaking98
97Rebounding90
99Defense92
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