Mike Gale vs. Hakeem Olajuwon Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Hakeem Olajuwon and Mike Gale that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

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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
Mike Gale:
1976-77 to 1981-82
Hakeem Olajuwon:
1984-85 to 2001-02

NBA Championships and Seasons

Mike Gale0
Hakeem Olajuwon2
Mike Gale6
Hakeem Olajuwon18
Mike Gale5
Hakeem Olajuwon15
Mike Gale0
Hakeem Olajuwon12

Honors and Awards

Mike Gale0
Hakeem Olajuwon1
Mike Gale0
Hakeem Olajuwon2
Mike Gale0
Hakeem Olajuwon6
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Mike Gale0
Hakeem Olajuwon12
Mike Gale0
Hakeem Olajuwon5
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Mike Gale0
Hakeem Olajuwon9
Mike Gale0 *
Hakeem Olajuwon2
Mike Gale0
Hakeem Olajuwon2
Mike Gale0
Hakeem Olajuwon3
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Mike Gale 7.4
Hakeem Olajuwon 21.8

Mike Gale 2.5
Hakeem Olajuwon 11.1

Mike Gale 4.3
Hakeem Olajuwon 2.5

Mike Gale 1.9
Hakeem Olajuwon 1.7

Mike Gale 0.4
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.1

Totals Stats

Mike Gale 3,372
Hakeem Olajuwon 26,946

Mike Gale 1,122
Hakeem Olajuwon 13,748

Mike Gale 1,965
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,058

Mike Gale 840
Hakeem Olajuwon 2,162

Mike Gale 163
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,830

Mike Gale 453
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,238

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Mike Gale .474
Hakeem Olajuwon .512

3-Point Percentage
Mike Gale .160
*
Hakeem Olajuwon .202

Free Throw Percentage
Mike Gale .825
Hakeem Olajuwon .712

Best Season (no game minimum)

Mike Gale 10.3
(1977)
Hakeem Olajuwon 27.8
(1995)

Mike Gale 3.3
(1977)
Hakeem Olajuwon 14.0
(1990)

Mike Gale 5.8
(1977)
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.6
(1994)

Mike Gale 2.3
(1977)
Hakeem Olajuwon 2.6
(1989)

Mike Gale 0.6
(1977)
Hakeem Olajuwon 4.6
(1990)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Mike Gale 7.1
Hakeem Olajuwon 25.9

Mike Gale 2.7
Hakeem Olajuwon 11.2

Mike Gale 4.4
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.2

Mike Gale 1.3
Hakeem Olajuwon 1.7

Mike Gale 0.4
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.3

Totals Stats

Mike Gale 198
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,755

Mike Gale 75
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,621

Mike Gale 122
Hakeem Olajuwon 458

Mike Gale 37
Hakeem Olajuwon 245

Mike Gale 10
Hakeem Olajuwon 472

Mike Gale 28
Hakeem Olajuwon 145

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Mike Gale .416
Hakeem Olajuwon .528

3-Point Percentage
Mike Gale .250
*
Hakeem Olajuwon .222

Free Throw Percentage
Mike Gale .725
Hakeem Olajuwon .719

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Mike Gale 11.0
(1977)
Hakeem Olajuwon 37.5
(1988)

Mike Gale 5.0
(1977)
Hakeem Olajuwon 16.8
(1988)

Mike Gale 5.3
(1980)
Hakeem Olajuwon 4.8
(1993)

Mike Gale 2.0
(1977)
Hakeem Olajuwon 2.5
(1990)

Mike Gale 1.0
(1977)
Hakeem Olajuwon 5.8
(1990)

Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.