Sam Cassell vs. Shaquille O'Neal: Suns Rankings Comparison

Explore Shaquille O'Neal and Sam Cassell career statistics with the Phoenix Suns 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 Sam Cassell and Shaquille O'Neal truly stack up based solely on their time with the Phoenix Suns. 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 Sam Cassell's season (1997) and Shaquille O'Neal's 2 seasons (2008 to 2009) 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 Suns 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.

Sam Cassell vs. Shaquille O'Neal:
Suns Total Stats Rankings Summary

Suns Totals
Season Playoffs
Sam Cassell Shaquille O'Neal Sam Cassell Shaquille O'Neal
Points
+150th
83rd
DNP
82nd
Rebounds
+150th
64th
DNP
77th
Assists
+150th
133rd
DNP
112nd
Steals
+150th
130th
DNP
84th
Blocks
+150th
37th
DNP
31st
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Sam Cassell vs. Shaquille O'Neal:
Suns Per Game Stats Rankings Summary

Suns Per Game
Season Playoffs
Sam Cassell Shaquille O'Neal Sam Cassell Shaquille O'Neal
Points
--
24th
DNP
26th
Rebounds
--
13th
DNP
11th
Assists
--
110th
DNP
89th
Steals
--
125th
DNP
28th
Blocks
--
9th
DNP
1st

* 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.

Comparisons on this page:

Their rankings for:
Season Totals - Playoffs Totals /
Season Per Game - Playoffs Per Game

Suns Totals,
Regular Season Rankings

Suns

Stats Rankings:

Sam Cassell Shaquille O'Neal Rk Diff. Values Diff.
Points
+150th
83rd
+67 325 vs. 1,6951,370
Rebounds
+150th
64th
+86 50 vs. 929879
Assists
+150th
133rd
+17 99 vs. 17475
Steals
+150th
130th
+20 23 vs. 6239
Blocks
+150th
37th
+113 6 vs. 142136
Offensive Rebounds
+150th
66th
+84 12 vs. 254242
Defensive Rebounds
+150th
60th
+90 38 vs. 675637
Field Goals Made
+150th
82nd
+68 100 vs. 652552
Field Goals Attempted
+150th
96th
+54 241 vs. 1,070829
3-Pointers Made
130th
+150th
+20 19 vs. 019
3-Pointers Attempted
131st
+150th
+19 62 vs. 161
Free Throws Made
+150th
61st
+89 106 vs. 391285
Free Throws Attempted
+150th
47th
+103 124 vs. 679555
Suns

Games and Years:

Sam Cassell Shaquille O'Neal Rk Diff. Values Diff.
Games Played
+150th
149th
+1 22 vs. 10381
Seasons
+150th
113rd
+37 1 vs. 21
Suns

Rankings by Points Scored:

Sam Cassell Shaquille O'Neal Rk Diff. Values Diff.
40+ point games
-
20th
0 vs. 11
50+ point games
-
-
0 vs. 00

Suns Totals,
Playoffs Rankings

Suns

Stats Rankings:

Sam Cassell Shaquille O'Neal Rk Diff. Values Diff.
Points
DNP
82nd
0 vs. 7676
Rebounds
DNP
77th
0 vs. 4646
Assists
DNP
112nd
0 vs. 55
Steals
DNP
84th
0 vs. 55
Blocks
DNP
31st
0 vs. 1313
Offensive Rebounds
DNP
74th
0 vs. 1313
Defensive Rebounds
DNP
69th
0 vs. 3333
Field Goals Made
DNP
91st
0 vs. 2222
Field Goals Attempted
DNP
92nd
0 vs. 5050
3-Pointers Made
DNP
+150th
0 vs. 00
3-Pointers Attempted
DNP
+150th
0 vs. 00
Free Throws Made
DNP
51st
0 vs. 3232
Free Throws Attempted
DNP
40th
0 vs. 6464
Suns

Games and Years:

Sam Cassell Shaquille O'Neal Rk Diff. Values Diff.
Games Played
DNP
139th
0 vs. 55
Playoffs
DNP
85th
0 vs. 11
Suns

Rankings by Points Scored:

Sam Cassell Shaquille O'Neal Rk Diff. Values Diff.
40+ point games
DNP
-
0 vs. 00

Suns Per Game Averages,
Regular Season Rankings

Suns

Stats Rankings:

Sam Cassell Shaquille O'Neal Rk Diff. Values Diff.
Points per game
--
24th
14.77 vs. 16.461.68
Rebounds per game
--
13th
2.27 vs. 9.026.75
Assists per game
--
110th
4.50 vs. 1.692.81
Steals per game
--
125th
1.05 vs. 0.600.44
Blocks per game
--
9th
0.27 vs. 1.381.11
Offensive Rebounds per game
--
12th
0.55 vs. 2.471.92
Defensive Rebounds per game
--
10th
1.73 vs. 6.554.83
Field Goals Made per game
--
23rd
4.55 vs. 6.331.78
Field Goals Attempted per game
--
57th
10.95 vs. 10.390.57
3-Pointers Made per game
--
+150th
0.86 vs. 0.000.86
3-Pointers Attempted per game
--
+150th
2.82 vs. 0.012.81
Free Throws Made per game
--
16th
4.82 vs. 3.801.02
Free Throws Attempted per game
--
6th
5.64 vs. 6.590.96

Suns Per Game Averages,
Playoffs Rankings

Suns

Stats Rankings:

Sam Cassell Shaquille O'Neal Rk Diff. Values Diff.
Points per game
DNP
26th
0.00 vs. 15.2015.20
Rebounds per game
DNP
11th
0.00 vs. 9.209.20
Assists per game
DNP
89th
0.00 vs. 1.001.00
Steals per game
DNP
28th
0.00 vs. 1.001.00
Blocks per game
DNP
1st
0.00 vs. 2.602.60
Offensive Rebounds per game
DNP
13th
0.00 vs. 2.602.60
Defensive Rebounds per game
DNP
7th
0.00 vs. 6.606.60
Field Goals Made per game
DNP
43rd
0.00 vs. 4.404.40
Field Goals Attempted per game
DNP
45th
0.00 vs. 10.0010.00
3-Pointers Made per game
DNP
+150th
0.00 vs. 0.000.00
3-Pointers Attempted per game
DNP
+150th
0.00 vs. 0.000.00
Free Throws Made per game
DNP
5th
0.00 vs. 6.406.40
Free Throws Attempted per game
DNP
1st
0.00 vs. 12.8012.80