LeBron James vs. Jermaine O'Neal Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Jermaine O'Neal and LeBron James that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

Who scored more points in his career? Who averaged more points in playoffs? Who won more championships? Who led the season more times? Who won more MVP awards? These questions and many more, are answered here. It includes NBA Championships, seasons, playoffs, awards, statistical data for points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks and percentages.

Head-To-Head Career Comparison

NBA Timeline:
1946-47
2023-24
LeBron James:
2003-04 to 2023-24
Jermaine O'Neal:
1996-97 to 2013-14

NBA Championships and Seasons

LeBron James4
Jermaine O'Neal0
LeBron James21
Jermaine O'Neal18
LeBron James16
Jermaine O'Neal14
LeBron James1 *
Jermaine O'Neal0
*
LeBron James20
Jermaine O'Neal6

Honors and Awards

LeBron James4
Jermaine O'Neal0
LeBron James4
Jermaine O'Neal0
LeBron James13
Jermaine O'Neal0
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
LeBron James19
Jermaine O'Neal3
LeBron James5
Jermaine O'Neal0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
LeBron James6
Jermaine O'Neal0
LeBron James1
Jermaine O'Neal0
LeBron James1
Jermaine O'Neal0
LeBron James1
Jermaine O'Neal0
LeBron James1 *
Jermaine O'Neal0
*
LeBron James1 *
Jermaine O'Neal0
*
* Notes: In-Season Tournament (NBA Cup) played since 2023-24.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

LeBron James 27.1
Jermaine O'Neal 13.2

LeBron James 7.5
Jermaine O'Neal 7.2

LeBron James 7.4
Jermaine O'Neal 1.4

LeBron James 1.5
Jermaine O'Neal 0.5

LeBron James 0.7
Jermaine O'Neal 1.8

Totals Stats

LeBron James 40,179
Jermaine O'Neal 13,309

LeBron James 11,098
Jermaine O'Neal 7,261

LeBron James 10,905
Jermaine O'Neal 1,369

LeBron James 2,260
Jermaine O'Neal 470

LeBron James 1,107
Jermaine O'Neal 1,820

LeBron James 1,481
Jermaine O'Neal 1,011

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
LeBron James .506
Jermaine O'Neal .467

3-Point Percentage
LeBron James .347
Jermaine O'Neal .147

Free Throw Percentage
LeBron James .735
Jermaine O'Neal .715

Best Season (no game minimum)

LeBron James 31.4
(2006)
Jermaine O'Neal 24.3
(2005)

LeBron James 8.6
(2018)
Jermaine O'Neal 10.5
(2002)

LeBron James 10.2
(2020)
Jermaine O'Neal 2.6
(2006)

LeBron James 2.2
(2005)
Jermaine O'Neal 0.9
(2003)

LeBron James 1.1
(2009)
Jermaine O'Neal 2.8
(2001)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

LeBron James 28.5
Jermaine O'Neal 11.6

LeBron James 9.0
Jermaine O'Neal 6.5

LeBron James 7.2
Jermaine O'Neal 1.0

LeBron James 1.7
Jermaine O'Neal 0.4

LeBron James 1.0
Jermaine O'Neal 1.7

Totals Stats

LeBron James 8,023
Jermaine O'Neal 1,124

LeBron James 2,549
Jermaine O'Neal 631

LeBron James 2,023
Jermaine O'Neal 99

LeBron James 471
Jermaine O'Neal 35

LeBron James 270
Jermaine O'Neal 167

LeBron James 282
Jermaine O'Neal 97

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
LeBron James .495
Jermaine O'Neal .426

3-Point Percentage
LeBron James .331
Jermaine O'Neal .000

Free Throw Percentage
LeBron James .741
Jermaine O'Neal .718

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

LeBron James 35.3
(2009)
Jermaine O'Neal 22.8
(2003)

LeBron James 11.3
(2015)
Jermaine O'Neal 17.5
(2003)

LeBron James 9.0
(2018)
Jermaine O'Neal 2.2
(2005)

LeBron James 2.3
(2016)
Jermaine O'Neal 0.8
(2010)

LeBron James 1.8
(2010)
Jermaine O'Neal 3.0
(2003)