Hakeem Olajuwon vs. Jerry Sichting Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Jerry Sichting 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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Jerry Sichting:
1980-81 to 1989-90
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Honors and Awards |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon | 1 |
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| Jerry Sichting | 0 | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon | 2 |
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| Jerry Sichting | 0 | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon | 2 |
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| Jerry Sichting | 0 | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon | 2 |
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| Jerry Sichting | 0 | |
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* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83. |
NBA Regular Season Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
21.8 | | |
| Jerry Sichting |
6.9 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
11.1 | | |
| Jerry Sichting |
1.4 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
2.5 | | |
| Jerry Sichting |
3.3 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
1.7 | | |
| Jerry Sichting |
0.7 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
3.1 | | |
| Jerry Sichting |
0.0 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
26,946 | | |
| Jerry Sichting |
4,141 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
13,748 | | |
| Jerry Sichting |
817 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
3,058 | | |
| Jerry Sichting |
1,962 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
2,162 | | |
| Jerry Sichting |
439 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
3,830 | | |
| Jerry Sichting |
19 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
1,238 | | |
| Jerry Sichting |
598 | | |
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Percentages |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
.512 | | |
| Jerry Sichting |
.507 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
.202 | | |
| Jerry Sichting |
.271 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
.712 | | |
| Jerry Sichting |
.857 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
27.8 | | (1995) | |
| Jerry Sichting |
11.5 | | (1984) | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
14.0 | | (1990) | |
| Jerry Sichting |
2.1 | | (1984) | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
3.6 | | (1994) | |
| Jerry Sichting |
5.7 | | (1984) | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
2.6 | | (1989) | |
| Jerry Sichting |
1.3 | | (1983) | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
4.6 | | (1990) | |
| Jerry Sichting |
0.1 | | (1984) | |
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
25.9 | | |
| Jerry Sichting |
3.0 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
11.2 | | |
| Jerry Sichting |
0.8 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
3.2 | | |
| Jerry Sichting |
1.7 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
1.7 | | |
| Jerry Sichting |
0.3 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
3.3 | | |
| Jerry Sichting |
0.0 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
3,755 | | |
| Jerry Sichting |
140 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
1,621 | | |
| Jerry Sichting |
39 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
458 | | |
| Jerry Sichting |
79 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
245 | | |
| Jerry Sichting |
16 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
472 | | |
| Jerry Sichting |
0 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
145 | | |
| Jerry Sichting |
47 | | |
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Percentages |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
.528 | | |
| Jerry Sichting |
.418 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
.222 | | |
| Jerry Sichting |
.143 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
.719 | | |
| Jerry Sichting |
.647 | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
37.5 | | (1988) | |
| Jerry Sichting |
3.4 | | (1987) | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
16.8 | | (1988) | |
| Jerry Sichting |
1.0 | | (1989) | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
4.8 | | (1993) | |
| Jerry Sichting |
2.2 | | (1986) | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
2.5 | | (1990) | |
| Jerry Sichting |
1.0 | | (1981) | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
5.8 | | (1990) | |
| Jerry Sichting |
0.0 | | (1989) | |
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