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Hakeem Olajuwon vs Patrick Ewing
Which player? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Hakeem Olajuwon Houston Rockets · 1963– 58% · #14 in the world
- Patrick Ewing New York Knicks · 1962– 42% · #33 in the world
What the votes say
The world picks Hakeem Olajuwon over Patrick Ewing, 58% to 42%. Hakeem Olajuwon is #14 of the 250 NBA players in the world ranking, and #1 of the 12 of the Houston Rockets. Patrick Ewing is #33, and #1 of the 13 of the New York Knicks.
Side by side
| Hakeem Olajuwon | Patrick Ewing | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #14 | #33 |
| Team | Houston Rockets | New York Knicks |
| Born | 1963 | 1962 |