Adrian Dantley vs. Hakeem Olajuwon Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Hakeem Olajuwon and Adrian Dantley that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

Who scored more points in his career? Who averaged more points in playoffs? Who won more championships? Who led the season more times? Who won more MVP awards? These questions and many more, are answered here. It includes NBA Championships, seasons, playoffs, awards, statistical data for points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks and percentages.

Head-To-Head Career Comparison

NBA Timeline:
1946-47
2023-24
Adrian Dantley:
1976-77 to 1990-91
Hakeem Olajuwon:
1984-85 to 2001-02

NBA Championships and Seasons

Adrian Dantley0
Hakeem Olajuwon2
Adrian Dantley15
Hakeem Olajuwon18
Adrian Dantley7
Hakeem Olajuwon15
Adrian Dantley6
Hakeem Olajuwon12

Honors and Awards

Adrian Dantley0
Hakeem Olajuwon1
Adrian Dantley0
Hakeem Olajuwon2
Adrian Dantley0
Hakeem Olajuwon6
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Adrian Dantley2
Hakeem Olajuwon12
Adrian Dantley0
Hakeem Olajuwon5
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Adrian Dantley0
Hakeem Olajuwon9
Adrian Dantley0 *
Hakeem Olajuwon2
Adrian Dantley2
Hakeem Olajuwon0
Adrian Dantley0
Hakeem Olajuwon2
Adrian Dantley0
Hakeem Olajuwon3
Adrian Dantley1
Hakeem Olajuwon0
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Adrian Dantley 24.3
Hakeem Olajuwon 21.8

Adrian Dantley 5.7
Hakeem Olajuwon 11.1

Adrian Dantley 3.0
Hakeem Olajuwon 2.5

Adrian Dantley 1.0
Hakeem Olajuwon 1.7

Adrian Dantley 0.2
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.1

Totals Stats

Adrian Dantley 23,177
Hakeem Olajuwon 26,946

Adrian Dantley 5,455
Hakeem Olajuwon 13,748

Adrian Dantley 2,830
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,058

Adrian Dantley 944
Hakeem Olajuwon 2,162

Adrian Dantley 150
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,830

Adrian Dantley 955
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,238

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Adrian Dantley .540
Hakeem Olajuwon .512

3-Point Percentage
Adrian Dantley .171
*
Hakeem Olajuwon .202

Free Throw Percentage
Adrian Dantley .818
Hakeem Olajuwon .712

Best Season (no game minimum)

Adrian Dantley 30.7
(1983)
Hakeem Olajuwon 27.8
(1995)

Adrian Dantley 7.8
(1978)
Hakeem Olajuwon 14.0
(1990)

Adrian Dantley 4.8
(1983)
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.6
(1994)

Adrian Dantley 1.5
(1978)
Hakeem Olajuwon 2.6
(1989)

Adrian Dantley 0.3
(1978)
Hakeem Olajuwon 4.6
(1990)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Adrian Dantley 21.3
Hakeem Olajuwon 25.9

Adrian Dantley 5.4
Hakeem Olajuwon 11.2

Adrian Dantley 2.3
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.2

Adrian Dantley 0.9
Hakeem Olajuwon 1.7

Adrian Dantley 0.1
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.3

Totals Stats

Adrian Dantley 1,558
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,755

Adrian Dantley 395
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,621

Adrian Dantley 169
Hakeem Olajuwon 458

Adrian Dantley 69
Hakeem Olajuwon 245

Adrian Dantley 6
Hakeem Olajuwon 472

Adrian Dantley 73
Hakeem Olajuwon 145

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Adrian Dantley .525
Hakeem Olajuwon .528

3-Point Percentage
Adrian Dantley .000
*
Hakeem Olajuwon .222

Free Throw Percentage
Adrian Dantley .796
Hakeem Olajuwon .719

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Adrian Dantley 32.2
(1984)
Hakeem Olajuwon 37.5
(1988)

Adrian Dantley 8.3
(1978)
Hakeem Olajuwon 16.8
(1988)

Adrian Dantley 4.2
(1984)
Hakeem Olajuwon 4.8
(1993)

Adrian Dantley 1.7
(1978)
Hakeem Olajuwon 2.5
(1990)

Adrian Dantley 1.0
(1978)
Hakeem Olajuwon 5.8
(1990)

Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.