Hakeem Olajuwon vs. Purvis Short Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Purvis Short 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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Purvis Short:
1978-79 to 1989-90
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Honors and Awards |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon | 1 |
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| Purvis Short | 0 | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon | 2 |
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| Purvis Short | 0 | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon | 2 |
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| Purvis Short | 0 | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon | 2 |
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| Purvis Short | 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 | | |
| Purvis Short |
17.3 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
11.1 | | |
| Purvis Short |
4.3 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
2.5 | | |
| Purvis Short |
2.5 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
1.7 | | |
| Purvis Short |
1.0 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
3.1 | | |
| Purvis Short |
0.2 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
26,946 | | |
| Purvis Short |
14,607 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
13,748 | | |
| Purvis Short |
3,625 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
3,058 | | |
| Purvis Short |
2,123 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
2,162 | | |
| Purvis Short |
878 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
3,830 | | |
| Purvis Short |
178 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
1,238 | | |
| Purvis Short |
842 | | |
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Percentages |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
.512 | | |
| Purvis Short |
.474 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
.202 | | |
| Purvis Short |
.282 | |   *
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
.712 | | |
| Purvis Short |
.824 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
27.8 | | (1995) | |
| Purvis Short |
28.0 | | (1985) | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
14.0 | | (1990) | |
| Purvis Short |
5.5 | | (1984) | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
3.6 | | (1994) | |
| Purvis Short |
3.7 | | (1986) | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
2.6 | | (1989) | |
| Purvis Short |
1.5 | | (1985) | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
4.6 | | (1990) | |
| Purvis Short |
0.3 | | (1985) | |
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
25.9 | | |
| Purvis Short |
10.4 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
11.2 | | |
| Purvis Short |
2.8 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
3.2 | | |
| Purvis Short |
1.6 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
1.7 | | |
| Purvis Short |
0.7 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
3.3 | | |
| Purvis Short |
0.1 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
3,755 | | |
| Purvis Short |
187 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
1,621 | | |
| Purvis Short |
51 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
458 | | |
| Purvis Short |
29 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
245 | | |
| Purvis Short |
13 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
472 | | |
| Purvis Short |
2 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
145 | | |
| Purvis Short |
18 | | |
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Percentages |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
.528 | | |
| Purvis Short |
.424 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
.222 | | |
| Purvis Short |
.000 | |  *
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
.719 | | |
| Purvis Short |
.878 | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
37.5 | | (1988) | |
| Purvis Short |
14.6 | | (1987) | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
16.8 | | (1988) | |
| Purvis Short |
3.3 | | (1987) | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
4.8 | | (1993) | |
| Purvis Short |
2.7 | | (1987) | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
2.5 | | (1990) | |
| Purvis Short |
1.2 | | (1987) | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
5.8 | | (1990) | |
| Purvis Short |
0.2 | | (1987) | |
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| Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats. |
