George Gervin vs. Hakeem Olajuwon Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Hakeem Olajuwon and George Gervin 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
George Gervin:
1976-77 to 1985-86
Hakeem Olajuwon:
1984-85 to 2001-02

NBA Championships and Seasons

George Gervin0
Hakeem Olajuwon2
George Gervin10
Hakeem Olajuwon18
George Gervin9
Hakeem Olajuwon15
George Gervin9
Hakeem Olajuwon12

Honors and Awards

George Gervin0
Hakeem Olajuwon1
George Gervin0
Hakeem Olajuwon2
George Gervin5
Hakeem Olajuwon6
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
George Gervin7
Hakeem Olajuwon12
George Gervin0
Hakeem Olajuwon5
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
George Gervin0
Hakeem Olajuwon9
George Gervin0 *
Hakeem Olajuwon2
George Gervin4
Hakeem Olajuwon0
George Gervin0
Hakeem Olajuwon2
George Gervin0
Hakeem Olajuwon3
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

George Gervin 26.2
Hakeem Olajuwon 21.8

George Gervin 4.6
Hakeem Olajuwon 11.1

George Gervin 2.8
Hakeem Olajuwon 2.5

George Gervin 1.2
Hakeem Olajuwon 1.7

George Gervin 0.8
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.1

Totals Stats

George Gervin 20,708
Hakeem Olajuwon 26,946

George Gervin 3,607
Hakeem Olajuwon 13,748

George Gervin 2,214
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,058

George Gervin 941
Hakeem Olajuwon 2,162

George Gervin 670
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,830

George Gervin 791
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,238

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
George Gervin .511
Hakeem Olajuwon .512

3-Point Percentage
George Gervin .297
*
Hakeem Olajuwon .202

Free Throw Percentage
George Gervin .844
Hakeem Olajuwon .712

Best Season (no game minimum)

George Gervin 33.1
(1980)
Hakeem Olajuwon 27.8
(1995)

George Gervin 5.5
(1977)
Hakeem Olajuwon 14.0
(1990)

George Gervin 3.7
(1978)
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.6
(1994)

George Gervin 1.7
(1979)
Hakeem Olajuwon 2.6
(1989)

George Gervin 1.3
(1978)
Hakeem Olajuwon 4.6
(1990)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

George Gervin 27.0
Hakeem Olajuwon 25.9

George Gervin 5.8
Hakeem Olajuwon 11.2

George Gervin 3.2
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.2

George Gervin 1.2
Hakeem Olajuwon 1.7

George Gervin 0.9
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.3

Totals Stats

George Gervin 1,592
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,755

George Gervin 341
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,621

George Gervin 186
Hakeem Olajuwon 458

George Gervin 69
Hakeem Olajuwon 245

George Gervin 52
Hakeem Olajuwon 472

George Gervin 59
Hakeem Olajuwon 145

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
George Gervin .508
Hakeem Olajuwon .528

3-Point Percentage
George Gervin .000
*
Hakeem Olajuwon .222

Free Throw Percentage
George Gervin .821
Hakeem Olajuwon .719

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

George Gervin 33.3
(1980)
Hakeem Olajuwon 37.5
(1988)

George Gervin 7.3
(1982)
Hakeem Olajuwon 16.8
(1988)

George Gervin 4.6
(1982)
Hakeem Olajuwon 4.8
(1993)

George Gervin 1.9
(1979)
Hakeem Olajuwon 2.5
(1990)

George Gervin 2.7
(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.