Hakeem Olajuwon vs Wilt Chamberlain
Wilt Chamberlain leads 4 of 6 career categories against Hakeem Olajuwon, including scoring (30.1 PPG) and rebounding (22.8 RPG). The two never shared an NBA floor — Wilt Chamberlain's last season was 1972-73, and Hakeem Olajuwon debuted in 1984-85.
The case for Hakeem Olajuwon
shooting efficiency (55.3% TS%), longevity (1238 games played).
The case for Wilt Chamberlain
scoring (30.1 PPG), rebounding (22.8 RPG), playmaking (4.4 APG), and 1 more.
Tale of the tape
21.8PPG30.1
11.1RPG22.8
2.5APG4.4
55.3%TS%54.7%
1238games played1045
Per Game
| Hakeem Olajuwon | Wilt Chamberlain | |
|---|---|---|
| 1238 | G | 1045 |
| 35.7 | MIN | 43.8 |
| 21.8 | PTS | 30.1 |
| 11.1 | REB | 22.8 |
| 2.5 | AST | 4.4 |
| 1.7 | STL | — |
| 3.1 | BLK | — |
| 51.2 | FG% | 53.9 |
| 20.2 | 3P% | — |
| 71.2 | FT% | 51.1 |
Advanced
| Hakeem Olajuwon | Wilt Chamberlain | |
|---|---|---|
| 23.8 | PER | — |
| 55.3 | TS% | 54.7 |
| 27.4 | USG% | — |
| 150.5 | WS | — |
| 0.175 | WS/48 | — |
| 4.6 | BPM | — |
| 69.2 | VORP | — |
Accolades
| Hakeem Olajuwon | Wilt Chamberlain | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MVP | 4 |
| 2 | Finals MVP | 1 |
| 2 | Defensive POY | — |
| 12 | All-NBA | 10 |
| 12 | All-Star | 13 |
| 9 | All-Defensive | 2 |
| 1 | All-Rookie | — |
| — | All-Star MVP | 1 |
| — | Rookie of the Year | 1 |
Career percentiles
93Scoring93
72Efficiency55
65Playmaking92
97Rebounding100
99Defense0
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