Bernard King vs. Hakeem Olajuwon Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Hakeem Olajuwon and Bernard King 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
Bernard King:
1977-78 to 1992-93
Hakeem Olajuwon:
1984-85 to 2001-02

NBA Championships and Seasons

Bernard King0
Hakeem Olajuwon2
Bernard King14
Hakeem Olajuwon18
Bernard King5
Hakeem Olajuwon15
Bernard King4
Hakeem Olajuwon12

Honors and Awards

Bernard King0
Hakeem Olajuwon1
Bernard King0
Hakeem Olajuwon2
Bernard King2
Hakeem Olajuwon6
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Bernard King4
Hakeem Olajuwon12
Bernard King0
Hakeem Olajuwon5
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Bernard King0
Hakeem Olajuwon9
Bernard King0 *
Hakeem Olajuwon2
Bernard King1
Hakeem Olajuwon0
Bernard King0
Hakeem Olajuwon2
Bernard King0
Hakeem Olajuwon3
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Bernard King 22.5
Hakeem Olajuwon 21.8

Bernard King 5.8
Hakeem Olajuwon 11.1

Bernard King 3.3
Hakeem Olajuwon 2.5

Bernard King 1.0
Hakeem Olajuwon 1.7

Bernard King 0.3
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.1

Totals Stats

Bernard King 19,655
Hakeem Olajuwon 26,946

Bernard King 5,060
Hakeem Olajuwon 13,748

Bernard King 2,863
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,058

Bernard King 866
Hakeem Olajuwon 2,162

Bernard King 230
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,830

Bernard King 874
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,238

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Bernard King .518
Hakeem Olajuwon .512

3-Point Percentage
Bernard King .172
*
Hakeem Olajuwon .202

Free Throw Percentage
Bernard King .730
Hakeem Olajuwon .712

Best Season (no game minimum)

Bernard King 32.9
(1985)
Hakeem Olajuwon 27.8
(1995)

Bernard King 9.5
(1978)
Hakeem Olajuwon 14.0
(1990)

Bernard King 4.6
(1990)
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.6
(1994)

Bernard King 1.5
(1978)
Hakeem Olajuwon 2.6
(1989)

Bernard King 0.5
(1979)
Hakeem Olajuwon 4.6
(1990)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Bernard King 24.5
Hakeem Olajuwon 25.9

Bernard King 4.3
Hakeem Olajuwon 11.2

Bernard King 2.3
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.2

Bernard King 0.9
Hakeem Olajuwon 1.7

Bernard King 0.2
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.3

Totals Stats

Bernard King 687
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,755

Bernard King 121
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,621

Bernard King 65
Hakeem Olajuwon 458

Bernard King 24
Hakeem Olajuwon 245

Bernard King 6
Hakeem Olajuwon 472

Bernard King 28
Hakeem Olajuwon 145

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Bernard King .559
Hakeem Olajuwon .528

3-Point Percentage
Bernard King .250
*
Hakeem Olajuwon .222

Free Throw Percentage
Bernard King .729
Hakeem Olajuwon .719

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Bernard King 34.8
(1984)
Hakeem Olajuwon 37.5
(1988)

Bernard King 6.2
(1984)
Hakeem Olajuwon 16.8
(1988)

Bernard King 3.5
(1979)
Hakeem Olajuwon 4.8
(1993)

Bernard King 2.0
(1979)
Hakeem Olajuwon 2.5
(1990)

Bernard King 0.5
(1984)
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.