Hakeem Olajuwon vs. Micheal Ray Richardson Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Micheal Ray Richardson 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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M. Richardson:
1978-79 to 1985-86
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NBA Regular Season Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
21.8 | | |
| M. Richardson |
14.8 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
11.1 | | |
| M. Richardson |
5.5 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
2.5 | | |
| M. Richardson |
7.0 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
1.7 | | |
| M. Richardson |
2.6 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
3.1 | | |
| M. Richardson |
0.4 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
26,946 | | |
| M. Richardson |
8,253 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
13,748 | | |
| M. Richardson |
3,056 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
3,058 | | |
| M. Richardson |
3,899 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
2,162 | | |
| M. Richardson |
1,463 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
3,830 | | |
| M. Richardson |
206 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
1,238 | | |
| M. Richardson |
556 | | |
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Percentages |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
.512 | | |
| M. Richardson |
.457 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
.202 | | |
| M. Richardson |
.220 | |   *
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
.712 | | |
| M. Richardson |
.690 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
27.8 | | (1995) | |
| M. Richardson |
20.1 | | (1985) | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
14.0 | | (1990) | |
| M. Richardson |
6.9 | | (1981) | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
3.6 | | (1994) | |
| M. Richardson |
10.1 | | (1980) | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
2.6 | | (1989) | |
| M. Richardson |
3.2 | | (1980) | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
4.6 | | (1990) | |
| M. Richardson |
0.5 | | (1982) | |
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
25.9 | | |
| M. Richardson |
15.7 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
11.2 | | |
| M. Richardson |
5.5 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
3.2 | | |
| M. Richardson |
7.2 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
1.7 | | |
| M. Richardson |
2.8 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
3.3 | | |
| M. Richardson |
0.2 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
3,755 | | |
| M. Richardson |
282 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
1,621 | | |
| M. Richardson |
99 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
458 | | |
| M. Richardson |
129 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
245 | | |
| M. Richardson |
50 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
472 | | |
| M. Richardson |
4 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
145 | | |
| M. Richardson |
18 | | |
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Percentages |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
.528 | | |
| M. Richardson |
.386 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
.222 | | |
| M. Richardson |
.207 | |  *
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
.719 | | |
| M. Richardson |
.690 | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
37.5 | | (1988) | |
| M. Richardson |
18.3 | | (1985) | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
16.8 | | (1988) | |
| M. Richardson |
9.5 | | (1981) | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
4.8 | | (1993) | |
| M. Richardson |
11.3 | | (1985) | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
2.5 | | (1990) | |
| M. Richardson |
3.5 | | (1981) | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
5.8 | | (1990) | |
| M. Richardson |
0.4 | | (1984) | |
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| Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats. |
