Shaquille O'Neal vs. Zion Williamson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Zion Williamson 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
Zion Williamson:
2019-20 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

Shaquille O'Neal4
Zion Williamson0
Shaquille O'Neal19
Zion Williamson4
Shaquille O'Neal17
Zion Williamson0
Shaquille O'Neal15
Zion Williamson2

Honors and Awards

Shaquille O'Neal1
Zion Williamson0
Shaquille O'Neal3
Zion Williamson0
Shaquille O'Neal8
Zion Williamson0
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Shaquille O'Neal14
Zion Williamson0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Shaquille O'Neal3
Zion Williamson0
Shaquille O'Neal2
Zion Williamson0
Shaquille O'Neal1
Zion Williamson0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Shaquille O'Neal 23.7
Zion Williamson 24.7

Shaquille O'Neal 10.9
Zion Williamson 6.6

Shaquille O'Neal 2.5
Zion Williamson 4.1

Shaquille O'Neal 0.6
Zion Williamson 0.9

Shaquille O'Neal 2.3
Zion Williamson 0.6

Totals Stats

Shaquille O'Neal 28,596
Zion Williamson 4,324

Shaquille O'Neal 13,099
Zion Williamson 1,149

Shaquille O'Neal 3,026
Zion Williamson 718

Shaquille O'Neal 739
Zion Williamson 165

Shaquille O'Neal 2,732
Zion Williamson 101

Shaquille O'Neal 1,207
Zion Williamson 175

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Shaquille O'Neal .582
Zion Williamson .599

3-Point Percentage
Shaquille O'Neal .045
Zion Williamson .346

Free Throw Percentage
Shaquille O'Neal .527
Zion Williamson .695

Best Season (no game minimum)

Shaquille O'Neal 29.7
(2000)
Zion Williamson 27.0
(2021)

Shaquille O'Neal 13.9
(1993)
Zion Williamson 7.2
(2021)

Shaquille O'Neal 3.8
(2000)
Zion Williamson 5.1
(2024)

Shaquille O'Neal 0.9
(1994)
Zion Williamson 1.1
(2023)

Shaquille O'Neal 3.5
(1993)
Zion Williamson 0.6
(2021)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Shaquille O'Neal 24.3
Zion Williamson -

Shaquille O'Neal 11.6
Zion Williamson -

Shaquille O'Neal 2.7
Zion Williamson -

Shaquille O'Neal 0.5
Zion Williamson -

Shaquille O'Neal 2.1
Zion Williamson -

Totals Stats

Shaquille O'Neal 5,250
Zion Williamson -

Shaquille O'Neal 2,508
Zion Williamson -

Shaquille O'Neal 582
Zion Williamson -

Shaquille O'Neal 117
Zion Williamson -

Shaquille O'Neal 459
Zion Williamson -

Shaquille O'Neal 216
Zion Williamson 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Shaquille O'Neal .563
Zion Williamson -

3-Point Percentage
Shaquille O'Neal -
Zion Williamson -

Free Throw Percentage
Shaquille O'Neal .504
Zion Williamson -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Shaquille O'Neal 30.7
(2000)
Zion Williamson -

Shaquille O'Neal 15.4
(2001)
Zion Williamson -

Shaquille O'Neal 4.6
(1996)
Zion Williamson -

Shaquille O'Neal 1.0
(2008)
Zion Williamson -

Shaquille O'Neal 3.0
(1994)
Zion Williamson -