Ernie Grunfeld vs. Hakeem Olajuwon Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Hakeem Olajuwon and Ernie Grunfeld 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
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Ernie Grunfeld:
1977-78 to 1985-86
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Hakeem Olajuwon:
1984-85 to 2001-02
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Honors and Awards |
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Ernie Grunfeld | 0 |
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Hakeem Olajuwon | 1 | |
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Ernie Grunfeld | 0 |
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Hakeem Olajuwon | 2 | |
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Ernie Grunfeld | 0 |
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Hakeem Olajuwon | 6 | |
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Ernie Grunfeld | 0 |
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Hakeem Olajuwon | 12 | |
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Ernie Grunfeld | 0 |
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Hakeem Olajuwon | 5 | |
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Ernie Grunfeld | 0 |
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Hakeem Olajuwon | 9 | |
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Ernie Grunfeld | 0 |
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Hakeem Olajuwon | 2 | |
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Ernie Grunfeld | 0 |
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Hakeem Olajuwon | 2 | |
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Ernie Grunfeld | 0 |
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Hakeem Olajuwon | 3 | |
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* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83. |
NBA Regular Season Stats |
Stats Per Game |
Ernie Grunfeld |
7.4 | | |
Hakeem Olajuwon |
21.8 | | |
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Ernie Grunfeld |
2.6 | | |
Hakeem Olajuwon |
11.1 | | |
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Ernie Grunfeld |
2.0 | | |
Hakeem Olajuwon |
2.5 | | |
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Ernie Grunfeld |
0.7 | | |
Hakeem Olajuwon |
1.7 | | |
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Ernie Grunfeld |
0.2 | | |
Hakeem Olajuwon |
3.1 | | |
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Totals Stats |
Ernie Grunfeld |
5,124 | | |
Hakeem Olajuwon |
26,946 | | |
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Ernie Grunfeld |
1,815 | | |
Hakeem Olajuwon |
13,748 | | |
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Ernie Grunfeld |
1,419 | | |
Hakeem Olajuwon |
3,058 | | |
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Ernie Grunfeld |
472 | | |
Hakeem Olajuwon |
2,162 | | |
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Ernie Grunfeld |
134 | | |
Hakeem Olajuwon |
3,830 | | |
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Ernie Grunfeld |
693 | | |
Hakeem Olajuwon |
1,238 | | |
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Percentages |
Ernie Grunfeld |
.477 | | |
Hakeem Olajuwon |
.512 | | |
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Ernie Grunfeld |
.337 | | ![](../images/pixel_green.gif)
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Hakeem Olajuwon |
.202 | | |
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Ernie Grunfeld |
.770 | | |
Hakeem Olajuwon |
.712 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
Ernie Grunfeld |
12.7 | | (1982) | |
Hakeem Olajuwon |
27.8 | | (1995) | |
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Ernie Grunfeld |
4.4 | | (1979) | |
Hakeem Olajuwon |
14.0 | | (1990) | |
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Ernie Grunfeld |
3.4 | | (1982) | |
Hakeem Olajuwon |
3.6 | | (1994) | |
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Ernie Grunfeld |
0.9 | | (1982) | |
Hakeem Olajuwon |
2.6 | | (1989) | |
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Ernie Grunfeld |
0.5 | | (1982) | |
Hakeem Olajuwon |
4.6 | | (1990) | |
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
Ernie Grunfeld |
8.9 | | |
Hakeem Olajuwon |
25.9 | | |
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Ernie Grunfeld |
2.2 | | |
Hakeem Olajuwon |
11.2 | | |
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Ernie Grunfeld |
2.9 | | |
Hakeem Olajuwon |
3.2 | | |
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Ernie Grunfeld |
1.0 | | |
Hakeem Olajuwon |
1.7 | | |
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Ernie Grunfeld |
0.3 | | |
Hakeem Olajuwon |
3.3 | | |
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Totals Stats |
Ernie Grunfeld |
375 | | |
Hakeem Olajuwon |
3,755 | | |
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Ernie Grunfeld |
92 | | |
Hakeem Olajuwon |
1,621 | | |
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Ernie Grunfeld |
121 | | |
Hakeem Olajuwon |
458 | | |
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Ernie Grunfeld |
43 | | |
Hakeem Olajuwon |
245 | | |
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Ernie Grunfeld |
12 | | |
Hakeem Olajuwon |
472 | | |
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Ernie Grunfeld |
42 | | |
Hakeem Olajuwon |
145 | | |
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Percentages |
Ernie Grunfeld |
.488 | | |
Hakeem Olajuwon |
.528 | | |
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Ernie Grunfeld |
.500 | | ![](../images/pixel_green.gif)
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Hakeem Olajuwon |
.222 | | |
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Ernie Grunfeld |
.827 | | |
Hakeem Olajuwon |
.719 | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
Ernie Grunfeld |
16.8 | | (1981) | |
Hakeem Olajuwon |
37.5 | | (1988) | |
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Ernie Grunfeld |
4.2 | | (1981) | |
Hakeem Olajuwon |
16.8 | | (1988) | |
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Ernie Grunfeld |
5.9 | | (1981) | |
Hakeem Olajuwon |
4.8 | | (1993) | |
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Ernie Grunfeld |
2.0 | | (1981) | |
Hakeem Olajuwon |
2.5 | | (1990) | |
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Ernie Grunfeld |
0.6 | | (1981) | |
Hakeem Olajuwon |
5.8 | | (1990) | |
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Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats. |