Donovan Mitchell vs. Hakeem Olajuwon Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Hakeem Olajuwon and Donovan Mitchell 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
Donovan Mitchell:
2017-18 to 2023-24
Hakeem Olajuwon:
1984-85 to 2001-02

NBA Championships and Seasons

Donovan Mitchell0
Hakeem Olajuwon2
Donovan Mitchell7
Hakeem Olajuwon18
Donovan Mitchell6
Hakeem Olajuwon15
Donovan Mitchell5
Hakeem Olajuwon12

Honors and Awards

Donovan Mitchell0
Hakeem Olajuwon1
Donovan Mitchell0
Hakeem Olajuwon2
Donovan Mitchell0
Hakeem Olajuwon6
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Donovan Mitchell1
Hakeem Olajuwon12
Donovan Mitchell0
Hakeem Olajuwon5
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Donovan Mitchell0
Hakeem Olajuwon9
Donovan Mitchell0
Hakeem Olajuwon2
Donovan Mitchell0
Hakeem Olajuwon2
Donovan Mitchell0
Hakeem Olajuwon3

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Donovan Mitchell 24.9
Hakeem Olajuwon 21.8

Donovan Mitchell 4.3
Hakeem Olajuwon 11.1

Donovan Mitchell 4.6
Hakeem Olajuwon 2.5

Donovan Mitchell 1.4
Hakeem Olajuwon 1.7

Donovan Mitchell 0.3
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.1

Totals Stats

Donovan Mitchell 11,498
Hakeem Olajuwon 26,946

Donovan Mitchell 1,983
Hakeem Olajuwon 13,748

Donovan Mitchell 2,140
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,058

Donovan Mitchell 630
Hakeem Olajuwon 2,162

Donovan Mitchell 151
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,830

Donovan Mitchell 462
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,238

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Donovan Mitchell .450
Hakeem Olajuwon .512

3-Point Percentage
Donovan Mitchell .366
Hakeem Olajuwon .202

Free Throw Percentage
Donovan Mitchell .842
Hakeem Olajuwon .712

Best Season (no game minimum)

Donovan Mitchell 28.3
(2023)
Hakeem Olajuwon 27.8
(1995)

Donovan Mitchell 5.3
(2024)
Hakeem Olajuwon 14.0
(1990)

Donovan Mitchell 6.1
(2024)
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.6
(1994)

Donovan Mitchell 1.8
(2024)
Hakeem Olajuwon 2.6
(1989)

Donovan Mitchell 0.5
(2024)
Hakeem Olajuwon 4.6
(1990)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Donovan Mitchell 27.8
Hakeem Olajuwon 25.9

Donovan Mitchell 5.0
Hakeem Olajuwon 11.2

Donovan Mitchell 5.0
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.2

Donovan Mitchell 1.3
Hakeem Olajuwon 1.7

Donovan Mitchell 0.3
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.3

Totals Stats

Donovan Mitchell 1,221
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,755

Donovan Mitchell 218
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,621

Donovan Mitchell 221
Hakeem Olajuwon 458

Donovan Mitchell 56
Hakeem Olajuwon 245

Donovan Mitchell 15
Hakeem Olajuwon 472

Donovan Mitchell 44
Hakeem Olajuwon 145

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Donovan Mitchell .431
Hakeem Olajuwon .528

3-Point Percentage
Donovan Mitchell .359
Hakeem Olajuwon .222

Free Throw Percentage
Donovan Mitchell .856
Hakeem Olajuwon .719

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Donovan Mitchell 36.3
(2020)
Hakeem Olajuwon 37.5
(1988)

Donovan Mitchell 5.9
(2018)
Hakeem Olajuwon 16.8
(1988)

Donovan Mitchell 7.2
(2023)
Hakeem Olajuwon 4.8
(1993)

Donovan Mitchell 2.0
(2023)
Hakeem Olajuwon 2.5
(1990)

Donovan Mitchell 0.6
(2023)
Hakeem Olajuwon 5.8
(1990)