Baron Davis vs. Shaquille O'Neal: Cavaliers Rankings Comparison
Explore Shaquille O'Neal and Baron Davis career statistics with the Cleveland Cavaliers and discover their all-time rankings in franchise history for both the regular season and the playoffs. See their standing side-by-side in key categories for both total numbers and per game averages, encompassing all games played with the team. Who ranks higher in franchise lore?
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While the rankings of their overall NBA careers provide a broader context, here we zoom in on how Baron Davis and Shaquille O'Neal truly stack up based solely on their time with the Cleveland Cavaliers. This in-depth analysis goes beyond basic career numbers to provide a unique look at where they stand among the franchise's all-time greats.
Considering Baron Davis's season (2011) and Shaquille O'Neal's season (2010) played specifically for the team, delve into a precise breakdown of their standing across every key statistical category—from scoring, rebounding, and assists to steals, blocks, triple-doubles, and specific points thresholds—encompassing both regular season and their complete playoff runs with the franchise. Our detailed tables provide side-by-side rankings and comparative values, offering the definitive data needed to assess their historical impact on the franchise.
First, review a concise summary of how they rank in Cavaliers history in the main categories (points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks) for both total and per-game stats, and below, you can then explore in detail all their franchise stats and their historical rankings within the team's record books.
Baron Davis vs. Shaquille O'Neal: | ||||
| Season | Playoffs | |||
| Baron Davis | Shaquille O'Neal | Baron Davis | Shaquille O'Neal | |
| Points | +150th | +150th | DNP | 49th |
| Rebounds | +150th | 127th | DNP | 42nd |
| Assists | +150th | +150th | DNP | 65th |
| Steals | +150th | +150th | DNP | 96th |
| Blocks | +150th | 81st | DNP | 24th |
| Years | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Baron Davis vs. Shaquille O'Neal: | ||||
| Season | Playoffs | |||
| Baron Davis | Shaquille O'Neal | Baron Davis | Shaquille O'Neal | |
| Points | -- | 56th | DNP | 28th |
| Rebounds | -- | 34th | DNP | 22nd |
| Assists | -- | 127th | DNP | 53rd |
| Steals | -- | +150th | DNP | 114th |
| Blocks | -- | 11th | DNP | 8th |
* Note: per game rankings on this page include players with a minimum of 40 games played with the franchise for season stats, and 3 games for Playoff stats.
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Cavaliers Totals, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Baron Davis | Shaquille O'Neal | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points | +150th | +150th | 208 vs. 636 | 428 | |
| Rebounds | +150th | 127th | +23 | 36 vs. 355 | 319 |
| Assists | +150th | +150th | 92 vs. 80 | 12 | |
| Steals | +150th | +150th | 16 vs. 15 | 1 | |
| Blocks | +150th | 81st | +69 | 6 vs. 62 | 56 |
| Offensive Rebounds | +150th | 123rd | +27 | 6 vs. 93 | 87 |
| Defensive Rebounds | +150th | 118th | +32 | 30 vs. 262 | 232 |
| Field Goals Made | +150th | 145th | +5 | 75 vs. 262 | 187 |
| Field Goals Attempted | +150th | +150th | 178 vs. 463 | 285 | |
| 3-Pointers Made | 92nd | +150th | +58 | 36 vs. 0 | 36 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted | 99th | +150th | +51 | 87 vs. 1 | 86 |
| Free Throws Made | +150th | +150th | 22 vs. 112 | 90 | |
| Free Throws Attempted | +150th | 111st | +39 | 27 vs. 226 | 199 |
Games and Years: | Baron Davis | Shaquille O'Neal | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Games Played | +150th | +150th | 15 vs. 53 | 38 | |
| Seasons | +150th | +150th | 1 vs. 1 | 0 | |
Rankings by Points Scored: | Baron Davis | Shaquille O'Neal | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| 40+ point games | - | - | 0 vs. 0 | 0 | |
Cavaliers Totals, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Baron Davis | Shaquille O'Neal | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points | DNP | 49th | 0 vs. 127 | 127 | |
| Rebounds | DNP | 42nd | 0 vs. 61 | 61 | |
| Assists | DNP | 65th | 0 vs. 15 | 15 | |
| Steals | DNP | 96th | 0 vs. 2 | 2 | |
| Blocks | DNP | 24th | 0 vs. 13 | 13 | |
| Offensive Rebounds | DNP | 30th | 0 vs. 21 | 21 | |
| Defensive Rebounds | DNP | 46th | 0 vs. 40 | 40 | |
| Field Goals Made | DNP | 50th | 0 vs. 48 | 48 | |
| Field Goals Attempted | DNP | 55th | 0 vs. 93 | 93 | |
| 3-Pointers Made | DNP | +150th | 0 vs. 0 | 0 | |
| 3-Pointers Attempted | DNP | +150th | 0 vs. 0 | 0 | |
| Free Throws Made | DNP | 36th | 0 vs. 31 | 31 | |
| Free Throws Attempted | DNP | 32nd | 0 vs. 47 | 47 | |
Games and Years: | Baron Davis | Shaquille O'Neal | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Games Played | DNP | 67th | 0 vs. 11 | 11 | |
| Playoffs | DNP | 69th | 0 vs. 1 | 1 | |
Rankings by Points Scored: | Baron Davis | Shaquille O'Neal | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| 40+ point games | DNP | - | 0 vs. 0 | 0 | |
Cavaliers Per Game Averages, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Baron Davis | Shaquille O'Neal | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points per game | -- | 56th | 13.87 vs. 12.00 | 1.87 | |
| Rebounds per game | -- | 34th | 2.40 vs. 6.70 | 4.30 | |
| Assists per game | -- | 127th | 6.13 vs. 1.51 | 4.62 | |
| Steals per game | -- | +150th | 1.07 vs. 0.28 | 0.78 | |
| Blocks per game | -- | 11th | 0.40 vs. 1.17 | 0.77 | |
| Offensive Rebounds per game | -- | 41st | 0.40 vs. 1.75 | 1.35 | |
| Defensive Rebounds per game | -- | 22nd | 2.00 vs. 4.94 | 2.94 | |
| Field Goals Made per game | -- | 47th | 5.00 vs. 4.94 | 0.06 | |
| Field Goals Attempted per game | -- | 79th | 11.87 vs. 8.74 | 3.13 | |
| 3-Pointers Made per game | -- | +150th | 2.40 vs. 0.00 | 2.40 | |
| 3-Pointers Attempted per game | -- | +150th | 5.80 vs. 0.02 | 5.78 | |
| Free Throws Made per game | -- | 63rd | 1.47 vs. 2.11 | 0.65 | |
| Free Throws Attempted per game | -- | 24th | 1.80 vs. 4.26 | 2.46 | |
Cavaliers Per Game Averages, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Baron Davis | Shaquille O'Neal | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points per game | DNP | 28th | 0.00 vs. 11.55 | 11.55 | |
| Rebounds per game | DNP | 22nd | 0.00 vs. 5.55 | 5.55 | |
| Assists per game | DNP | 53rd | 0.00 vs. 1.36 | 1.36 | |
| Steals per game | DNP | 114th | 0.00 vs. 0.18 | 0.18 | |
| Blocks per game | DNP | 8th | 0.00 vs. 1.18 | 1.18 | |
| Offensive Rebounds per game | DNP | 22nd | 0.00 vs. 1.91 | 1.91 | |
| Defensive Rebounds per game | DNP | 27th | 0.00 vs. 3.64 | 3.64 | |
| Field Goals Made per game | DNP | 32nd | 0.00 vs. 4.36 | 4.36 | |
| Field Goals Attempted per game | DNP | 40th | 0.00 vs. 8.45 | 8.45 | |
| 3-Pointers Made per game | DNP | +150th | 0.00 vs. 0.00 | 0.00 | |
| 3-Pointers Attempted per game | DNP | +150th | 0.00 vs. 0.00 | 0.00 | |
| Free Throws Made per game | DNP | 17th | 0.00 vs. 2.82 | 2.82 | |
| Free Throws Attempted per game | DNP | 14th | 0.00 vs. 4.27 | 4.27 | |