Complete Stats Comparison of Allen Iverson and Shaquille O'Neal

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Allen Iverson and Shaquille 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)		2
(assists, steals)		14
seasons
Shaquille O'Neal2
(rebounds, blocks)		3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		19
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)		1
(steals)		8
Playoffs
Shaquille O'Neal2
(rebounds, blocks)		4
(points, rebounds, assists, blocks)		17
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Allen Iverson6
stats		6
stats		2
stats
Shaquille O'Neal6
stats		8
stats		1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Allen Iverson7
stats		4
stats		2
stats
Shaquille O'Neal5
stats		10
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 Shaquille O'Neal had better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Allen Iverson had better averages in points (+3.0), 3-pointers made (+1.2), free throws made (+2.1), assists (+3.7) and steals (+1.6)
- Shaquille O'Neal had better averages in field goals made (+0.1), offensive rebounds (+2.7), defensive rebounds (+4.5), total rebounds (+7.2) and blocks (+2.1)
- Allen Iverson had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.9)
- Shaquille O'Neal had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+1.5)
- Allen Iverson had higher averages in field goals attempted (+5.7) and 3-pointers attempted (+3.7)
- Shaquille O'Neal had higher average in free throws attempted (+0.4)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Allen Iverson 26.7
+3.0
Shaquille O'Neal 23.7
Field Goals Made
Allen Iverson 9.3
Shaquille O'Neal 9.4
+0.1
Field Goals Attempted
Allen Iverson 21.8
+5.7
Shaquille O'Neal 16.1
3-Pointers Made
Allen Iverson 1.2
+1.2
Shaquille O'Neal 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Allen Iverson 3.7
+3.7
Shaquille O'Neal 0.0
Free Throws Made
Allen Iverson 7.0
+2.1
Shaquille O'Neal 4.9
Free Throws Attempted
Allen Iverson 8.9
Shaquille O'Neal 9.3
+0.4
Offensive Rebounds
Allen Iverson 0.8
Shaquille O'Neal 3.5
+2.7
Defensive Rebounds
Allen Iverson 2.9
Shaquille O'Neal 7.4
+4.5
Total Rebounds
Allen Iverson 3.7
Shaquille O'Neal 10.9
+7.2
Assists
Allen Iverson 6.2
+3.7
Shaquille O'Neal 2.5
Steals
Allen Iverson 2.2
+1.6
Shaquille O'Neal 0.6
Blocks
Allen Iverson 0.2
Shaquille O'Neal 2.3
+2.1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Allen Iverson 3.6
+0.9
Shaquille O'Neal 2.7
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Allen Iverson 1.9
Shaquille O'Neal 3.4
+1.5

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Allen Iverson had more 3-pointers made (+1,058), free throws made (+440), assists (+2,598) and steals (+1,244)
- Shaquille O'Neal played more years (+5) and games (+293), and had more points (+4,228), field goals made (+2,863), offensive rebounds (+3,464), defensive rebounds (+6,241), total rebounds (+9,705) and blocks (+2,568)
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- Shaquille O'Neal had more turnovers (+48) and personal fouls (+2,369)
- Allen Iverson had more field goals attempted (+449) and 3-pointers attempted (+3,361)
- Shaquille O'Neal had more free throws attempted (+3,084)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Allen Iverson 14
Shaquille O'Neal 19
+5
Games
Allen Iverson 914
Shaquille O'Neal 1,207
+293
Points
Allen Iverson 24,368
Shaquille O'Neal 28,596
+4,228
Field Goals Made
Allen Iverson 8,467
Shaquille O'Neal 11,330
+2,863
Field Goals Attempted
Allen Iverson 19,906
+449
Shaquille O'Neal 19,457
3-Pointers Made
Allen Iverson 1,059
+1,058
Shaquille O'Neal 1
3-Pointers Attempted
Allen Iverson 3,383
+3,361
Shaquille O'Neal 22
Free Throws Made
Allen Iverson 6,375
+440
Shaquille O'Neal 5,935
Free Throws Attempted
Allen Iverson 8,168
Shaquille O'Neal 11,252
+3,084
Offensive Rebounds
Allen Iverson 745
Shaquille O'Neal 4,209
+3,464
Defensive Rebounds
Allen Iverson 2,649
Shaquille O'Neal 8,890
+6,241
Total Rebounds
Allen Iverson 3,394
Shaquille O'Neal 13,099
+9,705
Assists
Allen Iverson 5,624
+2,598
Shaquille O'Neal 3,026
Steals
Allen Iverson 1,983
+1,244
Shaquille O'Neal 739
Blocks
Allen Iverson 164
Shaquille O'Neal 2,732
+2,568
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Allen Iverson 3,262
Shaquille O'Neal 3,310
+48
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Allen Iverson 1,777
Shaquille O'Neal 4,146
+2,369

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 Shaquille O'Neal had better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Allen Iverson 42.5%
Shaquille O'Neal 58.2%
+15.7
3-Point Percentage
Allen Iverson 31.3%
+26.8
Shaquille O'Neal 4.5%
Free Throw Percentage
Allen Iverson 78.0%
+25.3
Shaquille O'Neal 52.7%

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 Shaquille O'Neal had better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Allen Iverson had better averages in points (+5.4), field goals made (+1.2), 3-pointers made (+1.7), free throws made (+1.3), assists (+3.3) and steals (+1.6)
- Shaquille O'Neal had better averages in offensive rebounds (+3.2), defensive rebounds (+4.6), total rebounds (+7.8) and blocks (+1.9)
- Allen Iverson had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.1)
- Shaquille O'Neal had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+1.4)
- Allen Iverson had higher averages in field goals attempted (+9.7) and 3-pointers attempted (+5.3)
- Shaquille O'Neal had higher average in free throws attempted (+1.9)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Allen Iverson 29.7
+5.4
Shaquille O'Neal 24.3
Field Goals Made
Allen Iverson 10.6
+1.2
Shaquille O'Neal 9.4
Field Goals Attempted
Allen Iverson 26.5
+9.7
Shaquille O'Neal 16.8
3-Pointers Made
Allen Iverson 1.7
+1.7
Shaquille O'Neal 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Allen Iverson 5.3
+5.3
Shaquille O'Neal 0.0
Free Throws Made
Allen Iverson 6.7
+1.3
Shaquille O'Neal 5.4
Free Throws Attempted
Allen Iverson 8.8
Shaquille O'Neal 10.7
+1.9
Offensive Rebounds
Allen Iverson 0.8
Shaquille O'Neal 4.0
+3.2
Defensive Rebounds
Allen Iverson 3.0
Shaquille O'Neal 7.6
+4.6
Total Rebounds
Allen Iverson 3.8
Shaquille O'Neal 11.6
+7.8
Assists
Allen Iverson 6.0
+3.3
Shaquille O'Neal 2.7
Steals
Allen Iverson 2.1
+1.6
Shaquille O'Neal 0.5
Blocks
Allen Iverson 0.2
Shaquille O'Neal 2.1
+1.9
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Allen Iverson 3.1
+0.1
Shaquille O'Neal 3.0
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Allen Iverson 2.2
Shaquille O'Neal 3.6
+1.4

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Allen Iverson had more 3-pointers made (+123) and steals (+30)
- Shaquille O'Neal played more years (+9) and games (+145), and had more points (+3,139), field goals made (+1,286), free throws made (+690), offensive rebounds (+807), defensive rebounds (+1,428), total rebounds (+2,235), assists (+157) and blocks (+445)
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- Shaquille O'Neal had more turnovers (+428) and personal fouls (+612)
- Allen Iverson had more 3-pointers attempted (+376)
- Shaquille O'Neal had more field goals attempted (+1,745) and free throws attempted (+1,691)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Allen Iverson 8
Shaquille O'Neal 17
+9
Games
Allen Iverson 71
Shaquille O'Neal 216
+145
Points
Allen Iverson 2,111
Shaquille O'Neal 5,250
+3,139
Field Goals Made
Allen Iverson 755
Shaquille O'Neal 2,041
+1,286
Field Goals Attempted
Allen Iverson 1,882
Shaquille O'Neal 3,627
+1,745
3-Pointers Made
Allen Iverson 123
+123
Shaquille O'Neal 0
3-Pointers Attempted
Allen Iverson 376
+376
Shaquille O'Neal 0
Free Throws Made
Allen Iverson 478
Shaquille O'Neal 1,168
+690
Free Throws Attempted
Allen Iverson 626
Shaquille O'Neal 2,317
+1,691
Offensive Rebounds
Allen Iverson 59
Shaquille O'Neal 866
+807
Defensive Rebounds
Allen Iverson 214
Shaquille O'Neal 1,642
+1,428
Total Rebounds
Allen Iverson 273
Shaquille O'Neal 2,508
+2,235
Assists
Allen Iverson 425
Shaquille O'Neal 582
+157
Steals
Allen Iverson 147
+30
Shaquille O'Neal 117
Blocks
Allen Iverson 14
Shaquille O'Neal 459
+445
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Allen Iverson 221
Shaquille O'Neal 649
+428
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Allen Iverson 157
Shaquille O'Neal 769
+612

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 Shaquille O'Neal had better field goal percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Allen Iverson 40.1%
Shaquille O'Neal 56.3%
+16.2
3-Point Percentage
Allen Iverson 32.7%
+32.7
Shaquille O'Neal 0%
Free Throw Percentage
Allen Iverson 76.4%
+26.0
Shaquille O'Neal 50.4%
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