Giannis Antetokounmpo vs. Shaquille O'Neal Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Shaquille O'Neal and Giannis Antetokounmpo 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
G. Antetokounmpo:
2013-14 to 2023-24
Shaquille O'Neal:
1992-93 to 2010-11

NBA Championships and Seasons

G. Antetokounmpo1
Shaquille O'Neal4
G. Antetokounmpo11
Shaquille O'Neal19
G. Antetokounmpo8
Shaquille O'Neal17
G. Antetokounmpo8
Shaquille O'Neal15

Honors and Awards

G. Antetokounmpo2
Shaquille O'Neal1
G. Antetokounmpo1
Shaquille O'Neal3
G. Antetokounmpo5
Shaquille O'Neal8
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
G. Antetokounmpo7
Shaquille O'Neal14
G. Antetokounmpo4
Shaquille O'Neal0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
G. Antetokounmpo5
Shaquille O'Neal3
G. Antetokounmpo1
Shaquille O'Neal0
G. Antetokounmpo0
Shaquille O'Neal2
G. Antetokounmpo0
Shaquille O'Neal1
G. Antetokounmpo1 *
Shaquille O'Neal0
*
* Notes: In-Season Tournament (NBA Cup) played since 2023-24.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

G. Antetokounmpo 23.3
Shaquille O'Neal 23.7

G. Antetokounmpo 9.7
Shaquille O'Neal 10.9

G. Antetokounmpo 4.8
Shaquille O'Neal 2.5

G. Antetokounmpo 1.1
Shaquille O'Neal 0.6

G. Antetokounmpo 1.2
Shaquille O'Neal 2.3

Totals Stats

G. Antetokounmpo 18,332
Shaquille O'Neal 28,596

G. Antetokounmpo 7,657
Shaquille O'Neal 13,099

G. Antetokounmpo 3,810
Shaquille O'Neal 3,026

G. Antetokounmpo 897
Shaquille O'Neal 739

G. Antetokounmpo 976
Shaquille O'Neal 2,732

G. Antetokounmpo 786
Shaquille O'Neal 1,207

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo .545
Shaquille O'Neal .582

3-Point Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo .287
Shaquille O'Neal .045

Free Throw Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo .702
Shaquille O'Neal .527

Best Season (no game minimum)

G. Antetokounmpo 31.1
(2023)
Shaquille O'Neal 29.7
(2000)

G. Antetokounmpo 13.6
(2020)
Shaquille O'Neal 13.9
(1993)

G. Antetokounmpo 6.4
(2024)
Shaquille O'Neal 3.8
(2000)

G. Antetokounmpo 1.6
(2017)
Shaquille O'Neal 0.9
(1994)

G. Antetokounmpo 1.9
(2017)
Shaquille O'Neal 3.5
(1993)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

G. Antetokounmpo 26.6
Shaquille O'Neal 24.3

G. Antetokounmpo 12.0
Shaquille O'Neal 11.6

G. Antetokounmpo 5.2
Shaquille O'Neal 2.7

G. Antetokounmpo 1.0
Shaquille O'Neal 0.5

G. Antetokounmpo 1.3
Shaquille O'Neal 2.1

Totals Stats

G. Antetokounmpo 2,105
Shaquille O'Neal 5,250

G. Antetokounmpo 945
Shaquille O'Neal 2,508

G. Antetokounmpo 413
Shaquille O'Neal 582

G. Antetokounmpo 80
Shaquille O'Neal 117

G. Antetokounmpo 105
Shaquille O'Neal 459

G. Antetokounmpo 79
Shaquille O'Neal 216

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo .527
Shaquille O'Neal .563

3-Point Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo .261
Shaquille O'Neal -

Free Throw Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo .618
Shaquille O'Neal .504

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

G. Antetokounmpo 31.7
(2022)
Shaquille O'Neal 30.7
(2000)

G. Antetokounmpo 14.2
(2022)
Shaquille O'Neal 15.4
(2001)

G. Antetokounmpo 6.8
(2022)
Shaquille O'Neal 4.6
(1996)

G. Antetokounmpo 2.2
(2017)
Shaquille O'Neal 1.0
(2008)

G. Antetokounmpo 2.0
(2019)
Shaquille O'Neal 3.0
(1994)