Adrian Dantley vs. Shaquille O'Neal Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Shaquille O'Neal and Adrian Dantley 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
Adrian Dantley:
1976-77 to 1990-91
Shaquille O'Neal:
1992-93 to 2010-11

NBA Championships and Seasons

Adrian Dantley0
Shaquille O'Neal4
Adrian Dantley15
Shaquille O'Neal19
Adrian Dantley7
Shaquille O'Neal17
Adrian Dantley6
Shaquille O'Neal15

Honors and Awards

Adrian Dantley0
Shaquille O'Neal1
Adrian Dantley0
Shaquille O'Neal3
Adrian Dantley0
Shaquille O'Neal8
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Adrian Dantley2
Shaquille O'Neal14
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Adrian Dantley0
Shaquille O'Neal3
Adrian Dantley2
Shaquille O'Neal2
Adrian Dantley1
Shaquille O'Neal1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Adrian Dantley 24.3
Shaquille O'Neal 23.7

Adrian Dantley 5.7
Shaquille O'Neal 10.9

Adrian Dantley 3.0
Shaquille O'Neal 2.5

Adrian Dantley 1.0
Shaquille O'Neal 0.6

Adrian Dantley 0.2
Shaquille O'Neal 2.3

Totals Stats

Adrian Dantley 23,177
Shaquille O'Neal 28,596

Adrian Dantley 5,455
Shaquille O'Neal 13,099

Adrian Dantley 2,830
Shaquille O'Neal 3,026

Adrian Dantley 944
Shaquille O'Neal 739

Adrian Dantley 150
Shaquille O'Neal 2,732

Adrian Dantley 955
Shaquille O'Neal 1,207

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Adrian Dantley .540
Shaquille O'Neal .582

3-Point Percentage
Adrian Dantley .171
*
Shaquille O'Neal .045

Free Throw Percentage
Adrian Dantley .818
Shaquille O'Neal .527

Best Season (no game minimum)

Adrian Dantley 30.7
(1983)
Shaquille O'Neal 29.7
(2000)

Adrian Dantley 7.8
(1978)
Shaquille O'Neal 13.9
(1993)

Adrian Dantley 4.8
(1983)
Shaquille O'Neal 3.8
(2000)

Adrian Dantley 1.5
(1978)
Shaquille O'Neal 0.9
(1994)

Adrian Dantley 0.3
(1978)
Shaquille O'Neal 3.5
(1993)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Adrian Dantley 21.3
Shaquille O'Neal 24.3

Adrian Dantley 5.4
Shaquille O'Neal 11.6

Adrian Dantley 2.3
Shaquille O'Neal 2.7

Adrian Dantley 0.9
Shaquille O'Neal 0.5

Adrian Dantley 0.1
Shaquille O'Neal 2.1

Totals Stats

Adrian Dantley 1,558
Shaquille O'Neal 5,250

Adrian Dantley 395
Shaquille O'Neal 2,508

Adrian Dantley 169
Shaquille O'Neal 582

Adrian Dantley 69
Shaquille O'Neal 117

Adrian Dantley 6
Shaquille O'Neal 459

Adrian Dantley 73
Shaquille O'Neal 216

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Adrian Dantley .525
Shaquille O'Neal .563

3-Point Percentage
Adrian Dantley .000
*
Shaquille O'Neal -

Free Throw Percentage
Adrian Dantley .796
Shaquille O'Neal .504

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Adrian Dantley 32.2
(1984)
Shaquille O'Neal 30.7
(2000)

Adrian Dantley 8.3
(1978)
Shaquille O'Neal 15.4
(2001)

Adrian Dantley 4.2
(1984)
Shaquille O'Neal 4.6
(1996)

Adrian Dantley 1.7
(1978)
Shaquille O'Neal 1.0
(2008)

Adrian Dantley 1.0
(1978)
Shaquille O'Neal 3.0
(1994)

Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.