Patrick Ewing vs. Hakeem Olajuwon Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Hakeem Olajuwon and Patrick Ewing 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
Patrick Ewing:
1985-86 to 2001-02
Hakeem Olajuwon:
1984-85 to 2001-02

NBA Championships and Seasons

Patrick Ewing0
Hakeem Olajuwon2
Patrick Ewing17
Hakeem Olajuwon18
Patrick Ewing14
Hakeem Olajuwon15
Patrick Ewing11
Hakeem Olajuwon12

Honors and Awards

Patrick Ewing0
Hakeem Olajuwon1
Patrick Ewing0
Hakeem Olajuwon2
Patrick Ewing1
Hakeem Olajuwon6
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Patrick Ewing7
Hakeem Olajuwon12
Patrick Ewing0
Hakeem Olajuwon5
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Patrick Ewing3
Hakeem Olajuwon9
Patrick Ewing0
Hakeem Olajuwon2
Patrick Ewing0
Hakeem Olajuwon2
Patrick Ewing0
Hakeem Olajuwon3
Patrick Ewing1
Hakeem Olajuwon0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Patrick Ewing 21.0
Hakeem Olajuwon 21.8

Patrick Ewing 9.8
Hakeem Olajuwon 11.1

Patrick Ewing 1.9
Hakeem Olajuwon 2.5

Patrick Ewing 1.0
Hakeem Olajuwon 1.7

Patrick Ewing 2.4
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.1

Totals Stats

Patrick Ewing 24,815
Hakeem Olajuwon 26,946

Patrick Ewing 11,607
Hakeem Olajuwon 13,748

Patrick Ewing 2,215
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,058

Patrick Ewing 1,136
Hakeem Olajuwon 2,162

Patrick Ewing 2,894
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,830

Patrick Ewing 1,183
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,238

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Patrick Ewing .504
Hakeem Olajuwon .512

3-Point Percentage
Patrick Ewing .152
Hakeem Olajuwon .202

Free Throw Percentage
Patrick Ewing .740
Hakeem Olajuwon .712

Best Season (no game minimum)

Patrick Ewing 28.6
(1990)
Hakeem Olajuwon 27.8
(1995)

Patrick Ewing 12.1
(1993)
Hakeem Olajuwon 14.0
(1990)

Patrick Ewing 3.0
(1991)
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.6
(1994)

Patrick Ewing 1.5
(1989)
Hakeem Olajuwon 2.6
(1989)

Patrick Ewing 4.0
(1990)
Hakeem Olajuwon 4.6
(1990)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Patrick Ewing 20.2
Hakeem Olajuwon 25.9

Patrick Ewing 10.3
Hakeem Olajuwon 11.2

Patrick Ewing 2.0
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.2

Patrick Ewing 0.9
Hakeem Olajuwon 1.7

Patrick Ewing 2.2
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.3

Totals Stats

Patrick Ewing 2,813
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,755

Patrick Ewing 1,435
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,621

Patrick Ewing 275
Hakeem Olajuwon 458

Patrick Ewing 122
Hakeem Olajuwon 245

Patrick Ewing 303
Hakeem Olajuwon 472

Patrick Ewing 139
Hakeem Olajuwon 145

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Patrick Ewing .469
Hakeem Olajuwon .528

3-Point Percentage
Patrick Ewing .348
Hakeem Olajuwon .222

Free Throw Percentage
Patrick Ewing .718
Hakeem Olajuwon .719

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Patrick Ewing 29.4
(1990)
Hakeem Olajuwon 37.5
(1988)

Patrick Ewing 12.8
(1988)
Hakeem Olajuwon 16.8
(1988)

Patrick Ewing 3.1
(1990)
Hakeem Olajuwon 4.8
(1993)

Patrick Ewing 1.5
(1988)
Hakeem Olajuwon 2.5
(1990)

Patrick Ewing 3.3
(1988)
Hakeem Olajuwon 5.8
(1990)