Hakeem Olajuwon vs. Steve Sheppard Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Steve Sheppard 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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Steve Sheppard:
1977-78 to 1978-79
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Honors and Awards |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon | 1 |
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| Steve Sheppard | 0 | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon | 2 |
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| Steve Sheppard | 0 | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon | 2 |
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| Steve Sheppard | 0 | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon | 2 |
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| Steve Sheppard | 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 | | |
| Steve Sheppard |
3.5 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
11.1 | | |
| Steve Sheppard |
1.7 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
2.5 | | |
| Steve Sheppard |
0.6 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
1.7 | | |
| Steve Sheppard |
0.2 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
3.1 | | |
| Steve Sheppard |
0.0 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
26,946 | | |
| Steve Sheppard |
367 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
13,748 | | |
| Steve Sheppard |
178 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
3,058 | | |
| Steve Sheppard |
62 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
2,162 | | |
| Steve Sheppard |
22 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
3,830 | | |
| Steve Sheppard |
4 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
1,238 | | |
| Steve Sheppard |
106 | | |
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Percentages |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
.512 | | |
| Steve Sheppard |
.459 | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
.202 | | |
| Steve Sheppard |
- | |   n/a **
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
.712 | | |
| Steve Sheppard |
.633 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
27.8 | | (1995) | |
| Steve Sheppard |
4.3 | | (1978) | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
14.0 | | (1990) | |
| Steve Sheppard |
2.0 | | (1978) | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
3.6 | | (1994) | |
| Steve Sheppard |
0.7 | | (1978) | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
2.6 | | (1989) | |
| Steve Sheppard |
0.2 | | (1978) | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
4.6 | | (1990) | |
| Steve Sheppard |
0.0 | | (1978) | |
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
25.9 | | |
| Steve Sheppard |
- | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
11.2 | | |
| Steve Sheppard |
- | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
3.2 | | |
| Steve Sheppard |
- | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
1.7 | | |
| Steve Sheppard |
- | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
3.3 | | |
| Steve Sheppard |
- | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
3,755 | | |
| Steve Sheppard |
- | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
1,621 | | |
| Steve Sheppard |
- | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
458 | | |
| Steve Sheppard |
- | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
245 | | |
| Steve Sheppard |
- | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
472 | | |
| Steve Sheppard |
- | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
145 | | |
| Steve Sheppard |
0 | | |
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Percentages |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
.528 | | |
| Steve Sheppard |
- | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
.222 | | |
| Steve Sheppard |
- | | n/a **
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
.719 | | |
| Steve Sheppard |
- | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
37.5 | | (1988) | |
| Steve Sheppard |
- | | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
16.8 | | (1988) | |
| Steve Sheppard |
- | | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
4.8 | | (1993) | |
| Steve Sheppard |
- | | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
2.5 | | (1990) | |
| Steve Sheppard |
- | | | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
5.8 | | (1990) | |
| Steve Sheppard |
- | | | |
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| Notes: ** Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80, this player has no data for the stat. |
