Shaquille O'Neal vs. Chris Paul: Suns Rankings Comparison
Explore Chris Paul and Shaquille O'Neal 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 Shaquille O'Neal and Chris Paul 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 Shaquille O'Neal's 2 seasons (2008 to 2009) and Chris Paul's 3 seasons (2021 to 2023) 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.
Shaquille O'Neal vs. Chris Paul: | ||||
| Season | Playoffs | |||
| Shaquille O'Neal | Chris Paul | Shaquille O'Neal | Chris Paul | |
| Points | 84th | 50th | 82nd | 14th |
| Rebounds | 64th | 73rd | 77th | 23rd |
| Assists | 134th | 11th | 112nd | 3rd |
| Steals | 133rd | 33rd | 84th | 10th |
| Blocks | 37th | 90th | 31st | 42nd |
| Years | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
Shaquille O'Neal vs. Chris Paul: | ||||
| Season | Playoffs | |||
| Shaquille O'Neal | Chris Paul | Shaquille O'Neal | Chris Paul | |
| Points | 24th | 28th | 26th | 15th |
| Rebounds | 13th | 93rd | 11th | 61st |
| Assists | 111st | 3rd | 89th | 4th |
| Steals | 128th | 7th | 28th | 11th |
| Blocks | 9th | 125th | 1st | 84th |
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Note: per game rankings include players with a minimum of games played
Suns Totals, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Shaquille O'Neal | Chris Paul | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points | 84th | 50th | 34 | 1,695 vs. 2,926 | 1,231 |
| Rebounds | 64th | 73rd | 9 | 929 vs. 846 | 83 |
| Assists | 134th | 11th | 123 | 174 vs. 1,848 | 1,674 |
| Steals | 133rd | 33rd | 100 | 62 vs. 311 | 249 |
| Blocks | 37th | 90th | 53 | 142 vs. 61 | 81 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 66th | +150th | +84 | 254 vs. 74 | 180 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 60th | 48th | 12 | 675 vs. 772 | 97 |
| Field Goals Made | 83rd | 53rd | 30 | 652 vs. 1,096 | 444 |
| Field Goals Attempted | 96th | 55th | 41 | 1,070 vs. 2,283 | 1,213 |
| 3-Pointers Made | +150th | 26th | +124 | 0 vs. 263 | 263 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted | +150th | 27th | +123 | 1 vs. 718 | 717 |
| Free Throws Made | 61st | 51st | 10 | 391 vs. 471 | 80 |
| Free Throws Attempted | 47th | 60th | 13 | 679 vs. 543 | 136 |
Games and Years: | Shaquille O'Neal | Chris Paul | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Games Played | 149th | 78th | 71 | 103 vs. 194 | 91 |
| Seasons | 115th | 70th | 45 | 2 vs. 3 | 1 |
Rankings by Points Scored: | Shaquille O'Neal | Chris Paul | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| 40+ point games | 20th | - | 1 vs. 0 | 1 | |
| 50+ point games | - | - | 0 vs. 0 | 0 | |
Suns Totals, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Shaquille O'Neal | Chris Paul | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points | 82nd | 14th | 68 | 76 vs. 699 | 623 |
| Rebounds | 77th | 23rd | 54 | 46 vs. 159 | 113 |
| Assists | 112nd | 3rd | 109 | 5 vs. 331 | 326 |
| Steals | 84th | 10th | 74 | 5 vs. 54 | 49 |
| Blocks | 31st | 42nd | 11 | 13 vs. 10 | 3 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 74th | 52nd | 22 | 13 vs. 21 | 8 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 69th | 19th | 50 | 33 vs. 138 | 105 |
| Field Goals Made | 91st | 13th | 78 | 22 vs. 274 | 252 |
| Field Goals Attempted | 92nd | 14th | 78 | 50 vs. 546 | 496 |
| 3-Pointers Made | +150th | 9th | +141 | 0 vs. 57 | 57 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted | +150th | 9th | +141 | 0 vs. 142 | 142 |
| Free Throws Made | 51st | 16th | 35 | 32 vs. 94 | 62 |
| Free Throws Attempted | 40th | 21st | 19 | 64 vs. 106 | 42 |
Games and Years: | Shaquille O'Neal | Chris Paul | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Games Played | 139th | 22nd | 117 | 5 vs. 40 | 35 |
| Playoffs | 85th | 26th | 59 | 1 vs. 3 | 2 |
Rankings by Points Scored: | Shaquille O'Neal | Chris Paul | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| 40+ point games | - | 5th | 0 vs. 1 | 1 | |
| 50+ point games | - | - | 0 vs. 0 | 0 | |
Suns Per Game Averages, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Shaquille O'Neal | Chris Paul | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points per game | 24th | 28th | 4 | 16.46 vs. 15.08 | 1.37 |
| Rebounds per game | 13th | 93rd | 80 | 9.02 vs. 4.36 | 4.66 |
| Assists per game | 111st | 3rd | 108 | 1.69 vs. 9.53 | 7.84 |
| Steals per game | 128th | 7th | 121 | 0.60 vs. 1.60 | 1.00 |
| Blocks per game | 9th | 125th | 116 | 1.38 vs. 0.31 | 1.06 |
| Offensive Rebounds per game | 12th | +150th | +138 | 2.47 vs. 0.38 | 2.08 |
| Defensive Rebounds per game | 10th | 45th | 35 | 6.55 vs. 3.98 | 2.57 |
| Field Goals Made per game | 23rd | 32nd | 9 | 6.33 vs. 5.65 | 0.68 |
| Field Goals Attempted per game | 57th | 36th | 21 | 10.39 vs. 11.77 | 1.38 |
| 3-Pointers Made per game | +150th | 31st | +119 | 0.00 vs. 1.36 | 1.36 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted per game | +150th | 31st | +119 | 0.01 vs. 3.70 | 3.69 |
| Free Throws Made per game | 16th | 42nd | 26 | 3.80 vs. 2.43 | 1.37 |
| Free Throws Attempted per game | 6th | 58th | 52 | 6.59 vs. 2.80 | 3.79 |
Suns Per Game Averages, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Shaquille O'Neal | Chris Paul | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points per game | 26th | 15th | 11 | 15.20 vs. 17.48 | 2.28 |
| Rebounds per game | 11th | 61st | 50 | 9.20 vs. 3.98 | 5.23 |
| Assists per game | 89th | 4th | 85 | 1.00 vs. 8.28 | 7.28 |
| Steals per game | 28th | 11th | 17 | 1.00 vs. 1.35 | 0.35 |
| Blocks per game | 1st | 84th | 83 | 2.60 vs. 0.25 | 2.35 |
| Offensive Rebounds per game | 13th | 105th | 92 | 2.60 vs. 0.53 | 2.08 |
| Defensive Rebounds per game | 7th | 42nd | 35 | 6.60 vs. 3.45 | 3.15 |
| Field Goals Made per game | 43rd | 15th | 28 | 4.40 vs. 6.85 | 2.45 |
| Field Goals Attempted per game | 45th | 19th | 26 | 10.00 vs. 13.65 | 3.65 |
| 3-Pointers Made per game | +150th | 19th | +131 | 0.00 vs. 1.43 | 1.43 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted per game | +150th | 23rd | +127 | 0.00 vs. 3.55 | 3.55 |
| Free Throws Made per game | 5th | 35th | 30 | 6.40 vs. 2.35 | 4.05 |
| Free Throws Attempted per game | 1st | 45th | 44 | 12.80 vs. 2.65 | 10.15 |
Note: the per game rankings on this page are among players with a minimum of 40 games played with the Suns franchise for season stats, and 3 games for Playoff stats.