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Hakeem Olajuwon vs Dirk Nowitzki
Which player? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Hakeem Olajuwon Houston Rockets · 1963– 51% · #14 in the world
- Dirk Nowitzki Dallas Mavericks · 1978– 49% · #16 in the world
What the votes say
Too close to call: the world picks Hakeem Olajuwon over Dirk Nowitzki by just 51% to 49%. Hakeem Olajuwon is #14 of the 250 NBA players in the world ranking, and #1 of the 12 of the Houston Rockets. Dirk Nowitzki is #16, and #1 of the 6 of the Dallas Mavericks.
Side by side
| Hakeem Olajuwon | Dirk Nowitzki | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #14 | #16 |
| Team | Houston Rockets | Dallas Mavericks |
| Born | 1963 | 1978 |