Hakeem Olajuwon vs. Lonnie Shelton Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Lonnie Shelton 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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Lonnie Shelton:
1976-77 to 1985-86
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NBA Regular Season Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
21.8 | | |
| Lonnie Shelton |
12.0 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
11.1 | | |
| Lonnie Shelton |
6.1 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
2.5 | | |
| Lonnie Shelton |
2.2 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
1.7 | | |
| Lonnie Shelton |
1.1 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
3.1 | | |
| Lonnie Shelton |
0.8 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
26,946 | | |
| Lonnie Shelton |
8,049 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
13,748 | | |
| Lonnie Shelton |
4,136 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
3,058 | | |
| Lonnie Shelton |
1,459 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
2,162 | | |
| Lonnie Shelton |
739 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
3,830 | | |
| Lonnie Shelton |
559 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
1,238 | | |
| Lonnie Shelton |
673 | | |
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Percentages |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
.512 | | |
| Lonnie Shelton |
.492 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
.202 | | |
| Lonnie Shelton |
.097 | |   *
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
.712 | | |
| Lonnie Shelton |
.738 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
27.8 | | (1995) | |
| Lonnie Shelton |
14.9 | | (1978) | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
14.0 | | (1990) | |
| Lonnie Shelton |
7.7 | | (1977) | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
3.6 | | (1994) | |
| Lonnie Shelton |
3.1 | | (1982) | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
2.6 | | (1989) | |
| Lonnie Shelton |
1.6 | | (1981) | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
4.6 | | (1990) | |
| Lonnie Shelton |
1.4 | | (1978) | |
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
25.9 | | |
| Lonnie Shelton |
12.0 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
11.2 | | |
| Lonnie Shelton |
7.9 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
3.2 | | |
| Lonnie Shelton |
1.9 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
1.7 | | |
| Lonnie Shelton |
1.0 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
3.3 | | |
| Lonnie Shelton |
0.8 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
3,755 | | |
| Lonnie Shelton |
624 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
1,621 | | |
| Lonnie Shelton |
413 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
458 | | |
| Lonnie Shelton |
101 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
245 | | |
| Lonnie Shelton |
52 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
472 | | |
| Lonnie Shelton |
43 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
145 | | |
| Lonnie Shelton |
52 | | |
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Percentages |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
.528 | | |
| Lonnie Shelton |
.485 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
.222 | | |
| Lonnie Shelton |
.000 | | *
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
.719 | | |
| Lonnie Shelton |
.667 | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
37.5 | | (1988) | |
| Lonnie Shelton |
12.9 | | (1979) | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
16.8 | | (1988) | |
| Lonnie Shelton |
10.5 | | (1983) | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
4.8 | | (1993) | |
| Lonnie Shelton |
2.8 | | (1978) | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
2.5 | | (1990) | |
| Lonnie Shelton |
1.5 | | (1980) | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
5.8 | | (1990) | |
| Lonnie Shelton |
1.1 | | (1979) | |
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| Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats. |
