Hakeem Olajuwon vs. Gary Zeller Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Gary Zeller and Hakeem Olajuwon 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
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NBA Timeline: |
1946-47
2023-24
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Hakeem Olajuwon:
1984-85 to 2001-02
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Gary Zeller:
1970-71 to 1971-72
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Honors and Awards |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon | 1 |
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| Gary Zeller | 0 | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon | 2 |
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| Gary Zeller | 0 | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon | 2 |
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| Gary Zeller | 0 | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon | 2 |
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| Gary Zeller | 0 | |
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* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.
Blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74. |
NBA Regular Season Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
21.8 | | |
| Gary Zeller |
3.5 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
11.1 | | |
| Gary Zeller |
1.2 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
2.5 | | |
| Gary Zeller |
0.5 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
1.7 | | |
| Gary Zeller |
- | |   n/a **
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
3.1 | | |
| Gary Zeller |
- | | n/a **
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Totals Stats |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
26,946 | | |
| Gary Zeller |
271 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
13,748 | | |
| Gary Zeller |
92 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
3,058 | | |
| Gary Zeller |
37 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
2,162 | | |
| Gary Zeller |
- | | n/a **
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
3,830 | | |
| Gary Zeller |
- | | n/a **
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
1,238 | | |
| Gary Zeller |
78 | | |
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Percentages |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
.512 | | |
| Gary Zeller |
.340 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
.202 | | |
| Gary Zeller |
- | | n/a **
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
.712 | | |
| Gary Zeller |
.587 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
27.8 | | (1995) | |
| Gary Zeller |
6.7 | | (1972) | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
14.0 | | (1990) | |
| Gary Zeller |
2.3 | | (1972) | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
3.6 | | (1994) | |
| Gary Zeller |
1.1 | | (1972) | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
2.6 | | (1989) | |
| Gary Zeller |
- | | | n/a **
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
4.6 | | (1990) | |
| Gary Zeller |
- | | | n/a **
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
25.9 | | |
| Gary Zeller |
1.7 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
11.2 | | |
| Gary Zeller |
0.9 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
3.2 | | |
| Gary Zeller |
0.3 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
1.7 | | |
| Gary Zeller |
- | | n/a **
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
3.3 | | |
| Gary Zeller |
- | | n/a **
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Totals Stats |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
3,755 | | |
| Gary Zeller |
26 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
1,621 | | |
| Gary Zeller |
13 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
458 | | |
| Gary Zeller |
4 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
245 | | |
| Gary Zeller |
- | | n/a **
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
472 | | |
| Gary Zeller |
- | | n/a **
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
145 | | |
| Gary Zeller |
15 | | |
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Percentages |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
.528 | | |
| Gary Zeller |
.343 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
.222 | | |
| Gary Zeller |
- | | n/a **
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
.719 | | |
| Gary Zeller |
.286 | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
37.5 | | (1988) | |
| Gary Zeller |
1.7 | | (1971) | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
16.8 | | (1988) | |
| Gary Zeller |
0.9 | | (1971) | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
4.8 | | (1993) | |
| Gary Zeller |
0.3 | | (1971) | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
2.5 | | (1990) | |
| Gary Zeller |
- | | | n/a **
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
5.8 | | (1990) | |
| Gary Zeller |
- | | | n/a **
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Notes: ** Blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74, this player has no data for the stat.
Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80, this player has no data for the stat. |
