Kawhi Leonard vs. Hakeem Olajuwon Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Hakeem Olajuwon and Kawhi Leonard 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
Kawhi Leonard:
2011-12 to 2023-24
Hakeem Olajuwon:
1984-85 to 2001-02

NBA Championships and Seasons

Kawhi Leonard2
Hakeem Olajuwon2
Kawhi Leonard12
Hakeem Olajuwon18
Kawhi Leonard10
Hakeem Olajuwon15
Kawhi Leonard6
Hakeem Olajuwon12

Honors and Awards

Kawhi Leonard0
Hakeem Olajuwon1
Kawhi Leonard2
Hakeem Olajuwon2
Kawhi Leonard3
Hakeem Olajuwon6
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Kawhi Leonard5
Hakeem Olajuwon12
Kawhi Leonard3
Hakeem Olajuwon5
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Kawhi Leonard7
Hakeem Olajuwon9
Kawhi Leonard2
Hakeem Olajuwon2
Kawhi Leonard0
Hakeem Olajuwon2
Kawhi Leonard1
Hakeem Olajuwon0
Kawhi Leonard0
Hakeem Olajuwon3

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Kawhi Leonard 20.0
Hakeem Olajuwon 21.8

Kawhi Leonard 6.4
Hakeem Olajuwon 11.1

Kawhi Leonard 3.0
Hakeem Olajuwon 2.5

Kawhi Leonard 1.7
Hakeem Olajuwon 1.7

Kawhi Leonard 0.7
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.1

Totals Stats

Kawhi Leonard 13,885
Hakeem Olajuwon 26,946

Kawhi Leonard 4,427
Hakeem Olajuwon 13,748

Kawhi Leonard 2,113
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,058

Kawhi Leonard 1,192
Hakeem Olajuwon 2,162

Kawhi Leonard 452
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,830

Kawhi Leonard 694
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,238

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Kawhi Leonard .498
Hakeem Olajuwon .512

3-Point Percentage
Kawhi Leonard .391
Hakeem Olajuwon .202

Free Throw Percentage
Kawhi Leonard .862
Hakeem Olajuwon .712

Best Season (no game minimum)

Kawhi Leonard 27.1
(2020)
Hakeem Olajuwon 27.8
(1995)

Kawhi Leonard 7.3
(2019)
Hakeem Olajuwon 14.0
(1990)

Kawhi Leonard 5.2
(2021)
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.6
(1994)

Kawhi Leonard 2.3
(2015)
Hakeem Olajuwon 2.6
(1989)

Kawhi Leonard 1.0
(2018)
Hakeem Olajuwon 4.6
(1990)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Kawhi Leonard 21.4
Hakeem Olajuwon 25.9

Kawhi Leonard 7.8
Hakeem Olajuwon 11.2

Kawhi Leonard 2.9
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.2

Kawhi Leonard 1.8
Hakeem Olajuwon 1.7

Kawhi Leonard 0.7
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.3

Totals Stats

Kawhi Leonard 2,934
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,755

Kawhi Leonard 1,073
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,621

Kawhi Leonard 395
Hakeem Olajuwon 458

Kawhi Leonard 244
Hakeem Olajuwon 245

Kawhi Leonard 93
Hakeem Olajuwon 472

Kawhi Leonard 137
Hakeem Olajuwon 145

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Kawhi Leonard .512
Hakeem Olajuwon .528

3-Point Percentage
Kawhi Leonard .402
Hakeem Olajuwon .222

Free Throw Percentage
Kawhi Leonard .845
Hakeem Olajuwon .719

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Kawhi Leonard 34.5
(2023)
Hakeem Olajuwon 37.5
(1988)

Kawhi Leonard 9.3
(2020)
Hakeem Olajuwon 16.8
(1988)

Kawhi Leonard 6.0
(2023)
Hakeem Olajuwon 4.8
(1993)

Kawhi Leonard 2.6
(2016)
Hakeem Olajuwon 2.5
(1990)

Kawhi Leonard 1.4
(2016)
Hakeem Olajuwon 5.8
(1990)