Complete Stats Comparison of Blake Griffin and Shaquille O'Neal

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Blake Griffin 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
Blake Griffin2
(assists, steals)		1
(assists)		13
seasons
Shaquille O'Neal3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		4
(points, rebounds, steals, blocks)		19
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Blake Griffin2
(assists, steals)		0
10
Playoffs
Shaquille O'Neal3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, 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
Blake Griffin5
stats		4
stats		2
stats
Shaquille O'Neal7
stats		10
stats		1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Blake Griffin5
stats		3
stats		2
stats
Shaquille O'Neal7
stats		11
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, Shaquille O'Neal has better averages in points, rebounds and blocks while Blake Griffin has better averages in assists and steals.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Blake Griffin has better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.7), assists (+1.5) and steals (+0.2)
- Shaquille O'Neal has better averages in points (+4.7), field goals made (+2.3), free throws made (+0.8), offensive rebounds (+1.6), defensive rebounds (+1.4), total rebounds (+2.9) and blocks (+1.8)
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- Shaquille O'Neal has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.4) and personal fouls (+0.7)
- Blake Griffin has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+2.1)
- Shaquille O'Neal has higher averages in field goals attempted (+1.7) and free throws attempted (+3.4)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Blake Griffin 19.0
Shaquille O'Neal 23.7
+4.7
Field Goals Made
Blake Griffin 7.1
Shaquille O'Neal 9.4
+2.3
Field Goals Attempted
Blake Griffin 14.4
Shaquille O'Neal 16.1
+1.7
3-Pointers Made
Blake Griffin 0.7
+0.7
Shaquille O'Neal 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Blake Griffin 2.1
+2.1
Shaquille O'Neal 0.0
Free Throws Made
Blake Griffin 4.1
Shaquille O'Neal 4.9
+0.8
Free Throws Attempted
Blake Griffin 5.9
Shaquille O'Neal 9.3
+3.4
Offensive Rebounds
Blake Griffin 1.9
Shaquille O'Neal 3.5
+1.6
Defensive Rebounds
Blake Griffin 6.0
Shaquille O'Neal 7.4
+1.4
Total Rebounds
Blake Griffin 8.0
Shaquille O'Neal 10.9
+2.9
Assists
Blake Griffin 4.0
+1.5
Shaquille O'Neal 2.5
Steals
Blake Griffin 0.8
+0.2
Shaquille O'Neal 0.6
Blocks
Blake Griffin 0.5
Shaquille O'Neal 2.3
+1.8
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Blake Griffin 2.3
Shaquille O'Neal 2.7
+0.4
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Blake Griffin 2.7
Shaquille O'Neal 3.4
+0.7

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 has more total points, rebounds, steals and blocks while Blake Griffin has more total assists.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Blake Griffin has more 3-pointers made (+537) and assists (+29)
- Shaquille O'Neal played more years (+6) and games (+442), and has more points (+14,083), field goals made (+5,911), free throws made (+2,798), offensive rebounds (+2,722), defensive rebounds (+4,268), total rebounds (+6,990), steals (+112) and blocks (+2,373)
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- Shaquille O'Neal has more turnovers (+1,578) and personal fouls (+2,088)
- Blake Griffin has more 3-pointers attempted (+1,617)
- Shaquille O'Neal has more field goals attempted (+8,469) and free throws attempted (+6,744)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Blake Griffin 13
Shaquille O'Neal 19
+6
Games
Blake Griffin 765
Shaquille O'Neal 1,207
+442
Points
Blake Griffin 14,513
Shaquille O'Neal 28,596
+14,083
Field Goals Made
Blake Griffin 5,419
Shaquille O'Neal 11,330
+5,911
Field Goals Attempted
Blake Griffin 10,988
Shaquille O'Neal 19,457
+8,469
3-Pointers Made
Blake Griffin 538
+537
Shaquille O'Neal 1
3-Pointers Attempted
Blake Griffin 1,639
+1,617
Shaquille O'Neal 22
Free Throws Made
Blake Griffin 3,137
Shaquille O'Neal 5,935
+2,798
Free Throws Attempted
Blake Griffin 4,508
Shaquille O'Neal 11,252
+6,744
Offensive Rebounds
Blake Griffin 1,487
Shaquille O'Neal 4,209
+2,722
Defensive Rebounds
Blake Griffin 4,622
Shaquille O'Neal 8,890
+4,268
Total Rebounds
Blake Griffin 6,109
Shaquille O'Neal 13,099
+6,990
Assists
Blake Griffin 3,055
+29
Shaquille O'Neal 3,026
Steals
Blake Griffin 627
Shaquille O'Neal 739
+112
Blocks
Blake Griffin 359
Shaquille O'Neal 2,732
+2,373
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Blake Griffin 1,732
Shaquille O'Neal 3,310
+1,578
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Blake Griffin 2,058
Shaquille O'Neal 4,146
+2,088

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Blake Griffin has better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Shaquille O'Neal has better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Blake Griffin 49.3%
Shaquille O'Neal 58.2%
+8.9
3-Point Percentage
Blake Griffin 32.8%
+28.3
Shaquille O'Neal 4.5%
Free Throw Percentage
Blake Griffin 69.6%
+16.9
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, Shaquille O'Neal has better averages in points, rebounds and blocks while Blake Griffin has better averages in assists and steals.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Blake Griffin has better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.4), assists (+0.8) and steals (+0.5)
- Shaquille O'Neal has better averages in points (+6.1), field goals made (+2.4), free throws made (+1.6), offensive rebounds (+2.1), defensive rebounds (+1.8), total rebounds (+3.9) and blocks (+1.3)
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- Shaquille O'Neal has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.9) and personal fouls (+0.3)
- Blake Griffin has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+1.1)
- Shaquille O'Neal has higher averages in field goals attempted (+2.5) and free throws attempted (+5.6)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Blake Griffin 18.2
Shaquille O'Neal 24.3
+6.1
Field Goals Made
Blake Griffin 7.0
Shaquille O'Neal 9.4
+2.4
Field Goals Attempted
Blake Griffin 14.3
Shaquille O'Neal 16.8
+2.5
3-Pointers Made
Blake Griffin 0.4
+0.4
Shaquille O'Neal 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Blake Griffin 1.1
+1.1
Shaquille O'Neal 0.0
Free Throws Made
Blake Griffin 3.8
Shaquille O'Neal 5.4
+1.6
Free Throws Attempted
Blake Griffin 5.1
Shaquille O'Neal 10.7
+5.6
Offensive Rebounds
Blake Griffin 1.9
Shaquille O'Neal 4.0
+2.1
Defensive Rebounds
Blake Griffin 5.8
Shaquille O'Neal 7.6
+1.8
Total Rebounds
Blake Griffin 7.7
Shaquille O'Neal 11.6
+3.9
Assists
Blake Griffin 3.5
+0.8
Shaquille O'Neal 2.7
Steals
Blake Griffin 1.0
+0.5
Shaquille O'Neal 0.5
Blocks
Blake Griffin 0.8
Shaquille O'Neal 2.1
+1.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Blake Griffin 2.1
Shaquille O'Neal 3.0
+0.9
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Blake Griffin 3.3
Shaquille O'Neal 3.6
+0.3

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Shaquille O'Neal has more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Blake Griffin.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Blake Griffin has more 3-pointers made (+29)
- Shaquille O'Neal played more years (+7) and games (+148), and has more points (+4,012), field goals made (+1,564), free throws made (+913), offensive rebounds (+734), defensive rebounds (+1,249), total rebounds (+1,983), assists (+344), steals (+49) and blocks (+406)
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- Shaquille O'Neal has more turnovers (+508) and personal fouls (+542)
- Blake Griffin has more 3-pointers attempted (+77)
- Shaquille O'Neal has more field goals attempted (+2,657) and free throws attempted (+1,968)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Blake Griffin 10
Shaquille O'Neal 17
+7
Games
Blake Griffin 68
Shaquille O'Neal 216
+148
Points
Blake Griffin 1,238
Shaquille O'Neal 5,250
+4,012
Field Goals Made
Blake Griffin 477
Shaquille O'Neal 2,041
+1,564
Field Goals Attempted
Blake Griffin 970
Shaquille O'Neal 3,627
+2,657
3-Pointers Made
Blake Griffin 29
+29
Shaquille O'Neal 0
3-Pointers Attempted
Blake Griffin 77
+77
Shaquille O'Neal 0
Free Throws Made
Blake Griffin 255
Shaquille O'Neal 1,168
+913
Free Throws Attempted
Blake Griffin 349
Shaquille O'Neal 2,317
+1,968
Offensive Rebounds
Blake Griffin 132
Shaquille O'Neal 866
+734
Defensive Rebounds
Blake Griffin 393
Shaquille O'Neal 1,642
+1,249
Total Rebounds
Blake Griffin 525
Shaquille O'Neal 2,508
+1,983
Assists
Blake Griffin 238
Shaquille O'Neal 582
+344
Steals
Blake Griffin 68
Shaquille O'Neal 117
+49
Blocks
Blake Griffin 53
Shaquille O'Neal 459
+406
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Blake Griffin 141
Shaquille O'Neal 649
+508
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Blake Griffin 227
Shaquille O'Neal 769
+542

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Blake Griffin has better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Shaquille O'Neal has better field goal percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Blake Griffin 49.2%
Shaquille O'Neal 56.3%
+7.1
3-Point Percentage
Blake Griffin 37.7%
+37.7
Shaquille O'Neal 0%
Free Throw Percentage
Blake Griffin 73.1%
+22.7
Shaquille O'Neal 50.4%
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