Complete Stats Comparison of Allen Iverson and Jermaine O'Neal

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Allen Iverson and Jermaine O'Neal during their NBA careers. First we show you a summary of who had better numbers on each statistical category and then we compare in detail the performance of each of these stars in the regular season and the Playoffs, both in total stats and averages per game.

Player comparisons:
Career comparison / Season by season / Scoring / Stats / Stats Rankings / Games against each other

This in-depth comparison includes all the numbers, if you prefer a simplified version of this analysis with only the basic statistics, you will find it at the career comparison of these two NBA stars.

On this page we compare:

Who has better stats? Main stats / All stats
Regular Season: Averages / Totals / Pecentages
Playoffs: Averages / Totals / Pecentages

Main Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Allen Iverson3
(points, assists, steals)		3
(points, assists, steals)		14
seasons
Jermaine O'Neal2
(rebounds, blocks)		2
(rebounds, blocks)		18
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Allen Iverson3
(points, assists, steals)		3
(points, assists, steals)		8
Playoffs
Jermaine O'Neal2
(rebounds, blocks)		2
(rebounds, blocks)		14
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Allen Iverson7
stats		7
stats		2
stats
Jermaine O'Neal5
stats		7
stats		1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Allen Iverson7
stats		7
stats		2
stats
Jermaine O'Neal5
stats		7
stats		1
stat

- "Better Career Total" includes games and years played as stats.

- For turnovers and personal fouls, lower numbers are better.

- Field goal, free-throw and three-point attempts are not included on these tables since it can't be said that higher is better.

Now, lets compare all their stats in detail, one by one...

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Allen Iverson had better averages in points, assists and steals while Jermaine O'Neal had better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Allen Iverson had better averages in points (+13.5), field goals made (+4.2), 3-pointers made (+1.2), free throws made (+4.0), assists (+4.8) and steals (+1.7)
- Jermaine O'Neal had better averages in offensive rebounds (+1.2), defensive rebounds (+2.3), total rebounds (+3.5) and blocks (+1.6)
- Allen Iverson had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+1.7)
- Jermaine O'Neal had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+1.0)
- Allen Iverson had higher averages in field goals attempted (+10.9), 3-pointers attempted (+3.6) and free throws attempted (+4.7)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Allen Iverson 26.7
+13.5
Jermaine O'Neal 13.2
Field Goals Made
Allen Iverson 9.3
+4.2
Jermaine O'Neal 5.1
Field Goals Attempted
Allen Iverson 21.8
+10.9
Jermaine O'Neal 10.9
3-Pointers Made
Allen Iverson 1.2
+1.2
Jermaine O'Neal 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Allen Iverson 3.7
+3.6
Jermaine O'Neal 0.1
Free Throws Made
Allen Iverson 7.0
+4.0
Jermaine O'Neal 3.0
Free Throws Attempted
Allen Iverson 8.9
+4.7
Jermaine O'Neal 4.2
Offensive Rebounds
Allen Iverson 0.8
Jermaine O'Neal 2.0
+1.2
Defensive Rebounds
Allen Iverson 2.9
Jermaine O'Neal 5.2
+2.3
Total Rebounds
Allen Iverson 3.7
Jermaine O'Neal 7.2
+3.5
Assists
Allen Iverson 6.2
+4.8
Jermaine O'Neal 1.4
Steals
Allen Iverson 2.2
+1.7
Jermaine O'Neal 0.5
Blocks
Allen Iverson 0.2
Jermaine O'Neal 1.8
+1.6
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Allen Iverson 3.6
+1.7
Jermaine O'Neal 1.9
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Allen Iverson 1.9
Jermaine O'Neal 2.9
+1.0

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Allen Iverson had more total points, assists and steals while Jermaine O'Neal had more total rebounds and blocks.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Allen Iverson had more points (+11,059), field goals made (+3,323), 3-pointers made (+1,045), free throws made (+3,368), assists (+4,255) and steals (+1,513)
- Jermaine O'Neal played more years (+4) and games (+97), and had more offensive rebounds (+1,246), defensive rebounds (+2,621), total rebounds (+3,867) and blocks (+1,656)
- Allen Iverson had more turnovers (+1,390)
- Jermaine O'Neal had more personal fouls (+1,119)
- Allen Iverson had more field goals attempted (+8,881), 3-pointers attempted (+3,288) and free throws attempted (+3,960)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Allen Iverson 14
Jermaine O'Neal 18
+4
Games
Allen Iverson 914
Jermaine O'Neal 1,011
+97
Points
Allen Iverson 24,368
+11,059
Jermaine O'Neal 13,309
Field Goals Made
Allen Iverson 8,467
+3,323
Jermaine O'Neal 5,144
Field Goals Attempted
Allen Iverson 19,906
+8,881
Jermaine O'Neal 11,025
3-Pointers Made
Allen Iverson 1,059
+1,045
Jermaine O'Neal 14
3-Pointers Attempted
Allen Iverson 3,383
+3,288
Jermaine O'Neal 95
Free Throws Made
Allen Iverson 6,375
+3,368
Jermaine O'Neal 3,007
Free Throws Attempted
Allen Iverson 8,168
+3,960
Jermaine O'Neal 4,208
Offensive Rebounds
Allen Iverson 745
Jermaine O'Neal 1,991
+1,246
Defensive Rebounds
Allen Iverson 2,649
Jermaine O'Neal 5,270
+2,621
Total Rebounds
Allen Iverson 3,394
Jermaine O'Neal 7,261
+3,867
Assists
Allen Iverson 5,624
+4,255
Jermaine O'Neal 1,369
Steals
Allen Iverson 1,983
+1,513
Jermaine O'Neal 470
Blocks
Allen Iverson 164
Jermaine O'Neal 1,820
+1,656
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Allen Iverson 3,262
+1,390
Jermaine O'Neal 1,872
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Allen Iverson 1,777
Jermaine O'Neal 2,896
+1,119

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Allen Iverson had better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Jermaine O'Neal had better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Allen Iverson 42.5%
Jermaine O'Neal 46.7%
+4.2
3-Point Percentage
Allen Iverson 31.3%
+16.6
Jermaine O'Neal 14.7%
Free Throw Percentage
Allen Iverson 78.0%
+6.5
Jermaine O'Neal 71.5%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Allen Iverson had better averages in points, assists and steals while Jermaine O'Neal had better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Allen Iverson had better averages in points (+18.1), field goals made (+6.3), 3-pointers made (+1.7), free throws made (+3.6), assists (+5.0) and steals (+1.7)
- Jermaine O'Neal had better averages in offensive rebounds (+0.8), defensive rebounds (+1.9), total rebounds (+2.7) and blocks (+1.5)
- Allen Iverson had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+1.4)
- Jermaine O'Neal had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.7)
- Allen Iverson had higher averages in field goals attempted (+16.5), 3-pointers attempted (+5.1) and free throws attempted (+4.5)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Allen Iverson 29.7
+18.1
Jermaine O'Neal 11.6
Field Goals Made
Allen Iverson 10.6
+6.3
Jermaine O'Neal 4.3
Field Goals Attempted
Allen Iverson 26.5
+16.5
Jermaine O'Neal 10.0
3-Pointers Made
Allen Iverson 1.7
+1.7
Jermaine O'Neal 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Allen Iverson 5.3
+5.1
Jermaine O'Neal 0.2
Free Throws Made
Allen Iverson 6.7
+3.6
Jermaine O'Neal 3.1
Free Throws Attempted
Allen Iverson 8.8
+4.5
Jermaine O'Neal 4.3
Offensive Rebounds
Allen Iverson 0.8
Jermaine O'Neal 1.6
+0.8
Defensive Rebounds
Allen Iverson 3.0
Jermaine O'Neal 4.9
+1.9
Total Rebounds
Allen Iverson 3.8
Jermaine O'Neal 6.5
+2.7
Assists
Allen Iverson 6.0
+5.0
Jermaine O'Neal 1.0
Steals
Allen Iverson 2.1
+1.7
Jermaine O'Neal 0.4
Blocks
Allen Iverson 0.2
Jermaine O'Neal 1.7
+1.5
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Allen Iverson 3.1
+1.4
Jermaine O'Neal 1.7
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Allen Iverson 2.2
Jermaine O'Neal 2.9
+0.7

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Allen Iverson had more total points, assists and steals while Jermaine O'Neal had more total rebounds and blocks.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Allen Iverson had more points (+987), field goals made (+342), 3-pointers made (+123), free throws made (+180), assists (+326) and steals (+112)
- Jermaine O'Neal played more years (+6) and games (+26), and had more offensive rebounds (+97), defensive rebounds (+261), total rebounds (+358) and blocks (+153)
- Allen Iverson had more turnovers (+60)
- Jermaine O'Neal had more personal fouls (+129)
- Allen Iverson had more field goals attempted (+912), 3-pointers attempted (+360) and free throws attempted (+211)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Allen Iverson 8
Jermaine O'Neal 14
+6
Games
Allen Iverson 71
Jermaine O'Neal 97
+26
Points
Allen Iverson 2,111
+987
Jermaine O'Neal 1,124
Field Goals Made
Allen Iverson 755
+342
Jermaine O'Neal 413
Field Goals Attempted
Allen Iverson 1,882
+912
Jermaine O'Neal 970
3-Pointers Made
Allen Iverson 123
+123
Jermaine O'Neal 0
3-Pointers Attempted
Allen Iverson 376
+360
Jermaine O'Neal 16
Free Throws Made
Allen Iverson 478
+180
Jermaine O'Neal 298
Free Throws Attempted
Allen Iverson 626
+211
Jermaine O'Neal 415
Offensive Rebounds
Allen Iverson 59
Jermaine O'Neal 156
+97
Defensive Rebounds
Allen Iverson 214
Jermaine O'Neal 475
+261
Total Rebounds
Allen Iverson 273
Jermaine O'Neal 631
+358
Assists
Allen Iverson 425
+326
Jermaine O'Neal 99
Steals
Allen Iverson 147
+112
Jermaine O'Neal 35
Blocks
Allen Iverson 14
Jermaine O'Neal 167
+153
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Allen Iverson 221
+60
Jermaine O'Neal 161
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Allen Iverson 157
Jermaine O'Neal 286
+129

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Allen Iverson had better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Jermaine O'Neal had better field goal percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Allen Iverson 40.1%
Jermaine O'Neal 42.6%
+2.5
3-Point Percentage
Allen Iverson 32.7%
+32.7
Jermaine O'Neal 0.0%
Free Throw Percentage
Allen Iverson 76.4%
+4.6
Jermaine O'Neal 71.8%
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