Hakeem Olajuwon vs. Kelly Tripucka Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Kelly Tripucka 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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Kelly Tripucka:
1981-82 to 1990-91
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Honors and Awards |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon | 1 |
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| Kelly Tripucka | 0 | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon | 2 |
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| Kelly Tripucka | 0 | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon | 2 |
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| Kelly Tripucka | 0 | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon | 2 |
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| Kelly Tripucka | 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 | | |
| Kelly Tripucka |
17.2 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
11.1 | | |
| Kelly Tripucka |
3.8 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
2.5 | | |
| Kelly Tripucka |
3.0 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
1.7 | | |
| Kelly Tripucka |
1.0 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
3.1 | | |
| Kelly Tripucka |
0.2 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
26,946 | | |
| Kelly Tripucka |
12,142 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
13,748 | | |
| Kelly Tripucka |
2,703 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
3,058 | | |
| Kelly Tripucka |
2,090 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
2,162 | | |
| Kelly Tripucka |
678 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
3,830 | | |
| Kelly Tripucka |
137 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
1,238 | | |
| Kelly Tripucka |
707 | | |
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Percentages |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
.512 | | |
| Kelly Tripucka |
.473 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
.202 | | |
| Kelly Tripucka |
.361 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
.712 | | |
| Kelly Tripucka |
.849 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
27.8 | | (1995) | |
| Kelly Tripucka |
26.5 | | (1983) | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
14.0 | | (1990) | |
| Kelly Tripucka |
5.4 | | (1982) | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
3.6 | | (1994) | |
| Kelly Tripucka |
4.1 | | (1983) | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
2.6 | | (1989) | |
| Kelly Tripucka |
1.2 | | (1989) | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
4.6 | | (1990) | |
| Kelly Tripucka |
0.3 | | (1983) | |
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
25.9 | | |
| Kelly Tripucka |
15.6 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
11.2 | | |
| Kelly Tripucka |
3.7 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
3.2 | | |
| Kelly Tripucka |
2.3 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
1.7 | | |
| Kelly Tripucka |
0.9 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
3.3 | | |
| Kelly Tripucka |
0.2 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
3,755 | | |
| Kelly Tripucka |
391 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
1,621 | | |
| Kelly Tripucka |
93 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
458 | | |
| Kelly Tripucka |
57 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
245 | | |
| Kelly Tripucka |
22 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
472 | | |
| Kelly Tripucka |
5 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
145 | | |
| Kelly Tripucka |
25 | | |
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Percentages |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
.528 | | |
| Kelly Tripucka |
.462 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
.222 | | |
| Kelly Tripucka |
.000 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
.719 | | |
| Kelly Tripucka |
.856 | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
37.5 | | (1988) | |
| Kelly Tripucka |
27.4 | | (1984) | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
16.8 | | (1988) | |
| Kelly Tripucka |
5.8 | | (1986) | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
4.8 | | (1993) | |
| Kelly Tripucka |
3.2 | | (1985) | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
2.5 | | (1990) | |
| Kelly Tripucka |
2.2 | | (1984) | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
5.8 | | (1990) | |
| Kelly Tripucka |
0.5 | | (1986) | |
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