Shaquille O'Neal vs. Derrick Rose Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Derrick Rose and Shaquille O'Neal 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
Shaquille O'Neal:
1992-93 to 2010-11
Derrick Rose:
2008-09 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

Shaquille O'Neal4
Derrick Rose0
Shaquille O'Neal19
Derrick Rose15
Shaquille O'Neal17
Derrick Rose8
Shaquille O'Neal15
Derrick Rose3

Honors and Awards

Shaquille O'Neal1
Derrick Rose1
Shaquille O'Neal3
Derrick Rose0
Shaquille O'Neal8
Derrick Rose1
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Shaquille O'Neal14
Derrick Rose1
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Shaquille O'Neal3
Derrick Rose0
Shaquille O'Neal2
Derrick Rose0
Shaquille O'Neal1
Derrick Rose1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Shaquille O'Neal 23.7
Derrick Rose 17.4

Shaquille O'Neal 10.9
Derrick Rose 3.2

Shaquille O'Neal 2.5
Derrick Rose 5.2

Shaquille O'Neal 0.6
Derrick Rose 0.7

Shaquille O'Neal 2.3
Derrick Rose 0.3

Totals Stats

Shaquille O'Neal 28,596
Derrick Rose 12,573

Shaquille O'Neal 13,099
Derrick Rose 2,324

Shaquille O'Neal 3,026
Derrick Rose 3,770

Shaquille O'Neal 739
Derrick Rose 536

Shaquille O'Neal 2,732
Derrick Rose 242

Shaquille O'Neal 1,207
Derrick Rose 723

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Shaquille O'Neal .582
Derrick Rose .456

3-Point Percentage
Shaquille O'Neal .045
Derrick Rose .316

Free Throw Percentage
Shaquille O'Neal .527
Derrick Rose .831

Best Season (no game minimum)

Shaquille O'Neal 29.7
(2000)
Derrick Rose 25.0
(2011)

Shaquille O'Neal 13.9
(1993)
Derrick Rose 4.1
(2011)

Shaquille O'Neal 3.8
(2000)
Derrick Rose 7.9
(2012)

Shaquille O'Neal 0.9
(1994)
Derrick Rose 1.0
(2011)

Shaquille O'Neal 3.5
(1993)
Derrick Rose 0.7
(2012)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Shaquille O'Neal 24.3
Derrick Rose 21.9

Shaquille O'Neal 11.6
Derrick Rose 4.3

Shaquille O'Neal 2.7
Derrick Rose 6.3

Shaquille O'Neal 0.5
Derrick Rose 0.9

Shaquille O'Neal 2.1
Derrick Rose 0.5

Totals Stats

Shaquille O'Neal 5,250
Derrick Rose 1,141

Shaquille O'Neal 2,508
Derrick Rose 226

Shaquille O'Neal 582
Derrick Rose 330

Shaquille O'Neal 117
Derrick Rose 49

Shaquille O'Neal 459
Derrick Rose 24

Shaquille O'Neal 216
Derrick Rose 52

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Shaquille O'Neal .563
Derrick Rose .426

3-Point Percentage
Shaquille O'Neal -
Derrick Rose .322

Free Throw Percentage
Shaquille O'Neal .504
Derrick Rose .845

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Shaquille O'Neal 30.7
(2000)
Derrick Rose 27.1
(2011)

Shaquille O'Neal 15.4
(2001)
Derrick Rose 9.0
(2012)

Shaquille O'Neal 4.6
(1996)
Derrick Rose 9.0
(2012)

Shaquille O'Neal 1.0
(2008)
Derrick Rose 1.4
(2011)

Shaquille O'Neal 3.0
(1994)
Derrick Rose 1.0
(2012)