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The Basketball Almanac · No. 24 · 2023-24
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Hakeem Olajuwon vs Oscar Robertson

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Hakeem Olajuwon1984-852001-02 · HOU
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Oscar Robertson1960-611973-74 · CIN

Hakeem Olajuwon and Oscar Robertson split the compared categories 3–3. The two never shared an NBA floor — Oscar Robertson's last season was 1973-74, and Hakeem Olajuwon debuted in 1984-85.

The case for Hakeem Olajuwon: rebounding (11.1 RPG), longevity (1238 games played), accolades (1 MVP · 2 FMVP · 2 DPOY · 12 All-NBA · 12 AS MVPs / All-Star nods).

The case for Oscar Robertson: scoring (25.7 PPG), playmaking (9.0 APG), shooting efficiency (56.5% TS%).

PPG
21.825.7
RPG
11.17.4
APG
2.59.0
TS%
55.3%56.5%
games played
12381040
MVPs / All-Star nods
1 MVP · 2 FMVP · 2 DPOY · 12 All-NBA · 12 AS1 MVP · 11 All-NBA · 12 AS

Per Game

Hakeem OlajuwonOscar Robertson
G12381040
MIN35.731.1
PTS21.825.7
REB11.17.4
AST2.59.0
STL1.70.0
BLK3.10.0
FG%51.248.5
3P%20.2
FT%71.283.8

Advanced

Hakeem OlajuwonOscar Robertson
PER23.8
TS%55.356.5
USG%27.4
WS150.5
WS/480.175
BPM4.6
VORP69.2

Accolades

Hakeem OlajuwonOscar Robertson
MVP11
Finals MVP2
Defensive POY2
All-NBA1211
All-Star1212
All-Defensive9
All-Rookie1
All-Star MVP3
Rookie of the Year1

Career percentiles

Scoring
93
92
Efficiency
72
61
Playmaking
65
99
Rebounding
97
79
Defense
99
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