HEADtoHEADSTATS
Blake Griffin
PF · Boston Celtics
VS
NBA
Hakeem Olajuwon
C · N/A⚡ 6–2
Home→NBA→Blake Griffin vs Hakeem Olajuwon

Blake Griffin vs Hakeem Olajuwon: Who Wins on NBA Stats?

↓ Loses
Blake Griffin
Blake Griffin
PF · Boston Celtics
VS
NBA
⚡ Winner
Hakeem Olajuwon
Hakeem Olajuwon
C · N/A
Career Stats
19.0
Points Per Game
21.8
8.0
Rebounds Per Game
11.1
4.0
Assists Per Game
2.5
0.8
Steals Per Game
1.7
0.5
Blocks Per Game
3.1
49.3%
Field Goal %
51.2%
32.8%
Three Point %
20.2%
69.6%
Free Throw %
71.2%
Statistical Verdict
Hakeem Olajuwon Wins
2–6
Category Wins
8 stats compared
Durability
Griffin
Games / 82
Olajuwon
✦Stats via ESPN · Regular season only · 70+ games = Healthy · 55–69 = Mild Risk · <55 = Injury Risk
🤖AI Analysis

The career statistics tell a clear story in this PF comparison. Hakeem Olajuwon holds the advantage in 6 of 8 key categories, with Blocks Per Game representing the most decisive gap — a 520% difference that separates these two NBA players. This is not a close debate on the numbers.

Hakeem Olajuwon's Blocks Per Game of 3.1 compared to Blake Griffin's 0.5 represents a 520% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Hakeem Olajuwon's edge.

The most competitive category in this matchup is Free Throw %, where Blake Griffin posts 69.6% against Hakeem Olajuwon's 71.2% — a gap of just 2.3%. Blake Griffin can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 6-2 tally suggests. In any debate, Free Throw % is the statistical ammunition for the Blake Griffin side.

The forward position in professional basketball demands versatility — the ability to score, rebound and defend at an elite level. The most decorated forwards in NBA history have excelled across multiple statistical categories.

Hakeem Olajuwon wins this head to head comparison decisively — 6 categories to 2. The 520% gap in Blocks Per Game alone makes a compelling case, but the consistency across multiple categories confirms Hakeem Olajuwon's statistical superiority in this NBA career comparison.

❓Frequently Asked Questions

Who is better, Blake Griffin or Hakeem Olajuwon?

Hakeem Olajuwon holds the statistical edge, winning 6 of 8 categories in this career comparison. Hakeem Olajuwon's Blocks Per Game of 3.1 versus Blake Griffin's 0.5 is the most decisive factor — a 520% difference.

How do Blake Griffin and Hakeem Olajuwon compare in Blocks Per Game?

Blake Griffin career Blocks Per Game: 0.5. Hakeem Olajuwon career Blocks Per Game: 3.1. Hakeem Olajuwon leads by 520% — dramatically ahead in this key PF metric.

Who had the better overall career, Blake Griffin or Hakeem Olajuwon?

Based on career statistics, Hakeem Olajuwon edges Blake Griffin 6-2 across key categories. Hakeem Olajuwon's Blocks Per Game of 3.1 leads Blake Griffin's 0.5 by 520%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.

Share this matchup
Community Vote — Who's Better?
💬 Fan Debate — 0 Comments
Blake Griffin vs Hakeem Olajuwon
Drop Your Take
0/500
Advertisement — Google AdSense Goes Here