Dennis Rodman vs Hakeem Olajuwon
Dennis Rodman vs Hakeem Olajuwon: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Dennis Rodman and Hakeem Olajuwon?
Rodman had a notable rivalry with Olajuwon, with whom he clashed in the playoffs. The two players were among the best centers in the league during the 1990s, and their rivalry helped to define the era.
Dennis Rodman
Key numbers
- Games played1,283
- Points per game7.3
- Rebounds per game13.1
- Blocks per game0.8
- FG% (field goal percentage).435
Top honours
- NBA championships5 (1989, 1990, 1996, 1997, 1998)
- NBA All-Defensive First Team7
- NBA Defensive Player of the Year2 (1990, 1991)
- NBA rebounding leader7 consecutive years (1992-1998)
- NBA All-Star2 (1992, 1996)
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Hakeem Olajuwon
Hakeem Olajuwon is a leading contemporary in the sport — head-to-head meetings with this athlete are among the most closely followed in the era.