Hakeem Olajuwon vs Nate Thurmond Comparison
Seasons
Info
| Hakeem Olajuwon | Houston Rockets (1984-1998), Toronto Raptors (2001-2002) |
| Nate Thurmond | San Francisco/Golden State Warriors (1963-1974), Chicago Bulls (1974-1976), Cleveland Cavaliers (1976-1977) |
| Hakeem Olajuwon | Center |
| Nate Thurmond | Center, Power Forward |
| Hakeem Olajuwon | 7'0" |
| Nate Thurmond | 6'11" |
| Hakeem Olajuwon | 255 |
| Nate Thurmond | 225 |
NBA Championships
| Hakeem Olajuwon | 2 (1994-1995) |  |
| Nate Thurmond | 0 |
| Hakeem Olajuwon | 3 (1986, 1994-1995) | |
| Nate Thurmond | 2 (1964, 1967) | |
| Hakeem Olajuwon | 2 (1994-1995) | |
| Nate Thurmond | 0 |
Playoff Appearances
| Hakeem Olajuwon | 15 (1985-1991, 1993-1999, 2002) | |
| Nate Thurmond | 9 (1964, 1967, 1969, 1971-1973, 1975-1977) | |
Awards And Honors
| Hakeem Olajuwon | Yes | Inducted in 2008 |
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| Nate Thurmond | Yes | Inducted in 1985 |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon | Yes | Rockets #34 |
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| Nate Thurmond | Yes | Warriors and Cavaliers #42 |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon | 1 (1994) | |
| Nate Thurmond | 0 |
| Hakeem Olajuwon | 6 (1987-1989, 1993-1994, 1997) | |
| Nate Thurmond | 0 |
| Hakeem Olajuwon | 12 (1985-1990, 1992-1997) | |
| Nate Thurmond | 7 (1965-1968, 1970, 1973-1974) | |
| Hakeem Olajuwon | No |
| Nate Thurmond | No |
| Hakeem Olajuwon | 3 (1986, 1990, 1996) | |
| Nate Thurmond | 0 |
| Hakeem Olajuwon | 2 (1993-1994) | |
| Nate Thurmond | 0 |
| Hakeem Olajuwon | 5 (1987-1988, 1990, 1993-1994) | |
| Nate Thurmond | 2 (1969, 1971) | |
| Hakeem Olajuwon | 0 |
| Nate Thurmond | 0 |
| Hakeem Olajuwon | 2 (1989-1990) | |
| Nate Thurmond | 0 |
| Hakeem Olajuwon | 0 |
| Nate Thurmond | 0 |
| Hakeem Olajuwon | 0 |
| Nate Thurmond | 0 |
| Hakeem Olajuwon | 3 (1990-1991, 1993) | |
| Nate Thurmond | 0 |
Regular Season Stats
| Hakeem Olajuwon | 1,238 |
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| Nate Thurmond | 964 |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon | 35.7 |
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| Nate Thurmond | 37.2 |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon | 26,946 |
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| Nate Thurmond | 14,437 |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon | 3,058 |
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| Nate Thurmond | 2,575 |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon | 2,162 |
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| Nate Thurmond | 125 |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon | 3,830 |
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| Nate Thurmond | 553 |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon | 13,748 |
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| Nate Thurmond | 14,464 |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon | 10,749 |
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| Nate Thurmond | 5,521 |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon | 5,423 |
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| Nate Thurmond | 3,395 |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon | 7,621 |
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| Nate Thurmond | 5,089 |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon | 21.8 |
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| Nate Thurmond | 15.0 |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon | 2.5 |
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| Nate Thurmond | 2.7 |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon | 11.1 |
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| Nate Thurmond | 15.0 |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon | 3.1 |
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| Nate Thurmond | 0.6 |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon | 1.7 |
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| Nate Thurmond | 0.1 |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon | .512% |
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| Nate Thurmond | .421% |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon | .712% |
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| Nate Thurmond | .667% |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon | .553% |
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| Nate Thurmond | .470% |
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Playoff Stats
| Hakeem Olajuwon | 145 |
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| Nate Thurmond | 81 |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon | 39.6 |
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| Nate Thurmond | 35.5 |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon | 3,755 |
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| Nate Thurmond | 966 |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon | 458 |
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| Nate Thurmond | 225 |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon | 245 |
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| Nate Thurmond | 11 |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon | 472 |
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| Nate Thurmond | 51 |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon | 1,621 |
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| Nate Thurmond | 1,101 |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon | 1,504 |
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| Nate Thurmond | 379 |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon | 743 |
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| Nate Thurmond | 208 |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon | 1,034 |
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| Nate Thurmond | 335 |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon | 25.9 |
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| Nate Thurmond | 11.9 |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon | 3.2 |
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| Nate Thurmond | 2.8 |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon | 11.2 |
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| Nate Thurmond | 13.6 |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon | 3.3 |
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| Nate Thurmond | 0.6 |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon | 1.7 |
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| Nate Thurmond | 0.1 |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon | .528% |
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| Nate Thurmond | .416% |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon | .719% |
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| Nate Thurmond | .621% |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon | .569% |
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| Nate Thurmond | .457% |
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Best Season Stats
| Hakeem Olajuwon | 82 (1992-93) |
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| Nate Thurmond | 82 (1970-71) |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon | 41.0 (1993-94) |
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| Nate Thurmond | 45.2 (1968-69) |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon | 2184 (1993-94) |
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| Nate Thurmond | 1673 (1971-72) |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon | 291 (1992-93) |
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| Nate Thurmond | 328 (1974-75) |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon | 213 (1988-89) |
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| Nate Thurmond | 46 (1974-75) |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon | 376 (1989-90) |
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| Nate Thurmond | 195 (1974-75) |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon | 1149 (1989-90) |
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| Nate Thurmond | 1402 (1968-69) |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon | 894 (1993-94) |
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| Nate Thurmond | 628 (1971-72) |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon | 454 (1988-89) |
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| Nate Thurmond | 417 (1971-72) |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon | 652 (1988-89) |
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| Nate Thurmond | 621 (1968-69) |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon | 27.8 (1994-95) |
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| Nate Thurmond | 21.9 (1969-70) |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon | 3.6 (1995-96) |
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| Nate Thurmond | 4.2 (1967-68) |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon | 14.0 (1989-90) |
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| Nate Thurmond | 22.0 (1967-68) |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon | 4.6 (1989-90) |
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| Nate Thurmond | 2.9 (1973-74) |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon | 2.6 (1988-89) |
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| Nate Thurmond | 0.7 (1973-74) |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon | .538% (1984-85) |
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| Nate Thurmond | .446% (1972-73) |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon | .787% (1996-97) |
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| Nate Thurmond | .754% (1969-70) |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon | .577% (1992-93) |
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| Nate Thurmond | .501% (1970-71) |
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Seasons
Info
| Hakeem Olajuwon | Houston Rockets (1984-1998), Toronto Raptors (2001-2002) |
| Nate Thurmond | San Francisco/Golden State Warriors (1963-1974), Chicago Bulls (1974-1976), Cleveland Cavaliers (1976-1977) |
| Hakeem Olajuwon | Center |
| Nate Thurmond | Center, Power Forward |
| Hakeem Olajuwon | 7'0" |
| Nate Thurmond | 6'11" |
Weight
NBA Championships
NBA Championships
| Hakeem Olajuwon | 3 (1986, 1994-1995) |
| Nate Thurmond | 2 (1964, 1967) |
Finals MVP
Playoff Appearances
| Hakeem Olajuwon | 15 (1985-1991, 1993-1999, 2002) |
| Nate Thurmond | 9 (1964, 1967, 1969, 1971-1973, 1975-1977) |
Awards And Honors
| Hakeem Olajuwon | Yes | Inducted in 2008 |
| Nate Thurmond | Yes | Inducted in 1985 |
| Hakeem Olajuwon | Yes | Rockets #34 |
| Nate Thurmond | Yes | Warriors and Cavaliers #42 |
Regular Season MVP
All-NBA First Team
| Hakeem Olajuwon | 12 (1985-1990, 1992-1997) |
| Nate Thurmond | 7 (1965-1968, 1970, 1973-1974) |
| Hakeem Olajuwon | No |
| Nate Thurmond | No |
All-NBA Second Team Team
Defensive Player of the Year
| Hakeem Olajuwon | 5 (1987-1988, 1990, 1993-1994) |
| Nate Thurmond | 2 (1969, 1971) |
NBA Scoring Leader
NBA Rebound Leader
NBA Assist Leader
NBA Steals Leader
NBA Blocks Leader
Regular Season Stats
Games (G)
Minutes Played Per Game (MP)
Points
Assists (Ast)
Steals (Stl)
Blocks (Blk)
Rebounds (Reb)
Field Goals Made (FG)
Free Throw Made (FT)
Free Throw Attempts (FTA)
Points Per Game (PPG)
Assists Per Game (APG)
Rebounds Per Game (RPG)
Blocks Per Game (BPG)
Steals Per Game (SPG)
Field Goal Percentage (FG%)
Free Throw Percentage (FT%)
True Shooting Percentage
Playoff Stats
Games (G)
Minutes Played Per Game (MP)
Points
Assists (Ast)
Steals (Stl)
Blocks (Blk)
Rebounds (Reb)
Field Goals Made (FG)
Free Throw Made (FT)
Free Throw Attempts (FTA)
Points Per Game (PPG)
Assists Per Game (APG)
Rebounds Per Game (RPG)
Blocks Per Game (BPG)
Steals Per Game (SPG)
Field Goal Percentage (FG%)
Free Throw Percentage (FT%)
True Shooting Percentage
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