LeBron James vs. Shaquille O'Neal Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Shaquille 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
Shaquille O'Neal:
1992-93 to 2010-11

NBA Championships and Seasons

LeBron James4
Shaquille O'Neal4
LeBron James21
Shaquille O'Neal19
LeBron James16
Shaquille O'Neal17
LeBron James1 *
Shaquille O'Neal0
*
LeBron James20
Shaquille O'Neal15

Honors and Awards

LeBron James4
Shaquille O'Neal1
LeBron James4
Shaquille O'Neal3
LeBron James13
Shaquille O'Neal8
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
LeBron James19
Shaquille O'Neal14
LeBron James5
Shaquille O'Neal0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
LeBron James6
Shaquille O'Neal3
LeBron James1
Shaquille O'Neal2
LeBron James1
Shaquille O'Neal0
LeBron James1
Shaquille O'Neal1
LeBron James1 *
Shaquille O'Neal0
*
LeBron James1 *
Shaquille O'Neal0
*
* Notes: In-Season Tournament (NBA Cup) played since 2023-24.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

LeBron James 27.1
Shaquille O'Neal 23.7

LeBron James 7.5
Shaquille O'Neal 10.9

LeBron James 7.4
Shaquille O'Neal 2.5

LeBron James 1.5
Shaquille O'Neal 0.6

LeBron James 0.7
Shaquille O'Neal 2.3

Totals Stats

LeBron James 40,154
Shaquille O'Neal 28,596

LeBron James 11,091
Shaquille O'Neal 13,099

LeBron James 10,895
Shaquille O'Neal 3,026

LeBron James 2,260
Shaquille O'Neal 739

LeBron James 1,107
Shaquille O'Neal 2,732

LeBron James 1,480
Shaquille O'Neal 1,207

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
LeBron James .506
Shaquille O'Neal .582

3-Point Percentage
LeBron James .347
Shaquille O'Neal .045

Free Throw Percentage
LeBron James .735
Shaquille O'Neal .527

Best Season (no game minimum)

LeBron James 31.4
(2006)
Shaquille O'Neal 29.7
(2000)

LeBron James 8.6
(2018)
Shaquille O'Neal 13.9
(1993)

LeBron James 10.2
(2020)
Shaquille O'Neal 3.8
(2000)

LeBron James 2.2
(2005)
Shaquille O'Neal 0.9
(1994)

LeBron James 1.1
(2009)
Shaquille O'Neal 3.5
(1993)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

LeBron James 28.5
Shaquille O'Neal 24.3

LeBron James 9.0
Shaquille O'Neal 11.6

LeBron James 7.2
Shaquille O'Neal 2.7

LeBron James 1.7
Shaquille O'Neal 0.5

LeBron James 1.0
Shaquille O'Neal 2.1

Totals Stats

LeBron James 8,023
Shaquille O'Neal 5,250

LeBron James 2,549
Shaquille O'Neal 2,508

LeBron James 2,023
Shaquille O'Neal 582

LeBron James 471
Shaquille O'Neal 117

LeBron James 270
Shaquille O'Neal 459

LeBron James 282
Shaquille O'Neal 216

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
LeBron James .495
Shaquille O'Neal .563

3-Point Percentage
LeBron James .331
Shaquille O'Neal -

Free Throw Percentage
LeBron James .741
Shaquille O'Neal .504

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

LeBron James 35.3
(2009)
Shaquille O'Neal 30.7
(2000)

LeBron James 11.3
(2015)
Shaquille O'Neal 15.4
(2001)

LeBron James 9.0
(2018)
Shaquille O'Neal 4.6
(1996)

LeBron James 2.3
(2016)
Shaquille O'Neal 1.0
(2008)

LeBron James 1.8
(2010)
Shaquille O'Neal 3.0
(1994)