Hakeem Olajuwon vs. Shaquille O'Neal Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Shaquille O'Neal 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

NBA Timeline:
1946-47
2023-24
Hakeem Olajuwon:
1984-85 to 2001-02
Shaquille O'Neal:
1992-93 to 2010-11

NBA Championships and Seasons

Hakeem Olajuwon2
Shaquille O'Neal4
Hakeem Olajuwon18
Shaquille O'Neal19
Hakeem Olajuwon15
Shaquille O'Neal17
Hakeem Olajuwon12
Shaquille O'Neal15

Honors and Awards

Hakeem Olajuwon1
Shaquille O'Neal1
Hakeem Olajuwon2
Shaquille O'Neal3
Hakeem Olajuwon6
Shaquille O'Neal8
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Hakeem Olajuwon12
Shaquille O'Neal14
Hakeem Olajuwon5
Shaquille O'Neal0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Hakeem Olajuwon9
Shaquille O'Neal3
Hakeem Olajuwon2
Shaquille O'Neal0
Hakeem Olajuwon0
Shaquille O'Neal2
Hakeem Olajuwon2
Shaquille O'Neal0
Hakeem Olajuwon3
Shaquille O'Neal0
Hakeem Olajuwon0
Shaquille O'Neal1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Hakeem Olajuwon 21.8
Shaquille O'Neal 23.7

Hakeem Olajuwon 11.1
Shaquille O'Neal 10.9

Hakeem Olajuwon 2.5
Shaquille O'Neal 2.5

Hakeem Olajuwon 1.7
Shaquille O'Neal 0.6

Hakeem Olajuwon 3.1
Shaquille O'Neal 2.3

Totals Stats

Hakeem Olajuwon 26,946
Shaquille O'Neal 28,596

Hakeem Olajuwon 13,748
Shaquille O'Neal 13,099

Hakeem Olajuwon 3,058
Shaquille O'Neal 3,026

Hakeem Olajuwon 2,162
Shaquille O'Neal 739

Hakeem Olajuwon 3,830
Shaquille O'Neal 2,732

Hakeem Olajuwon 1,238
Shaquille O'Neal 1,207

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Hakeem Olajuwon .512
Shaquille O'Neal .582

3-Point Percentage
Hakeem Olajuwon .202
Shaquille O'Neal .045

Free Throw Percentage
Hakeem Olajuwon .712
Shaquille O'Neal .527

Best Season (no game minimum)

Hakeem Olajuwon 27.8
(1995)
Shaquille O'Neal 29.7
(2000)

Hakeem Olajuwon 14.0
(1990)
Shaquille O'Neal 13.9
(1993)

Hakeem Olajuwon 3.6
(1994)
Shaquille O'Neal 3.8
(2000)

Hakeem Olajuwon 2.6
(1989)
Shaquille O'Neal 0.9
(1994)

Hakeem Olajuwon 4.6
(1990)
Shaquille O'Neal 3.5
(1993)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Hakeem Olajuwon 25.9
Shaquille O'Neal 24.3

Hakeem Olajuwon 11.2
Shaquille O'Neal 11.6

Hakeem Olajuwon 3.2
Shaquille O'Neal 2.7

Hakeem Olajuwon 1.7
Shaquille O'Neal 0.5

Hakeem Olajuwon 3.3
Shaquille O'Neal 2.1

Totals Stats

Hakeem Olajuwon 3,755
Shaquille O'Neal 5,250

Hakeem Olajuwon 1,621
Shaquille O'Neal 2,508

Hakeem Olajuwon 458
Shaquille O'Neal 582

Hakeem Olajuwon 245
Shaquille O'Neal 117

Hakeem Olajuwon 472
Shaquille O'Neal 459

Hakeem Olajuwon 145
Shaquille O'Neal 216

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Hakeem Olajuwon .528
Shaquille O'Neal .563

3-Point Percentage
Hakeem Olajuwon .222
Shaquille O'Neal -

Free Throw Percentage
Hakeem Olajuwon .719
Shaquille O'Neal .504

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Hakeem Olajuwon 37.5
(1988)
Shaquille O'Neal 30.7
(2000)

Hakeem Olajuwon 16.8
(1988)
Shaquille O'Neal 15.4
(2001)

Hakeem Olajuwon 4.8
(1993)
Shaquille O'Neal 4.6
(1996)

Hakeem Olajuwon 2.5
(1990)
Shaquille O'Neal 1.0
(2008)

Hakeem Olajuwon 5.8
(1990)
Shaquille O'Neal 3.0
(1994)