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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar vs Hakeem Olajuwon
Which player? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Los Angeles Lakers · 1947– 60% · #3 in the world
- Hakeem Olajuwon Houston Rockets · 1963– 40% · #14 in the world
What the votes say
The world picks Kareem Abdul-Jabbar over Hakeem Olajuwon, 60% to 40%. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is #3 of the 250 NBA players in the world ranking, and #1 of the 14 of the Los Angeles Lakers. Hakeem Olajuwon is #14, and #1 of the 12 of the Houston Rockets.
Side by side
| Kareem Abdul-Jabbar | Hakeem Olajuwon | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #3 | #14 |
| Team | Los Angeles Lakers | Houston Rockets |
| Born | 1947 | 1963 |