Complete Stats Comparison of Chris Mullin and Shaquille O'Neal

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Chris Mullin 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 / 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
Chris Mullin2
(assists, steals)		2
(assists, steals)		16
seasons
Shaquille O'Neal3
(points, 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
Chris Mullin1
(steals)		0
8
Playoffs
Shaquille O'Neal4
(points, rebounds, assists, 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
Chris Mullin5
stats		5
stats		2
stats
Shaquille O'Neal7
stats		9
stats		1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Chris Mullin4
stats		3
stats		2
stats
Shaquille O'Neal8
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 had better averages in points, rebounds and blocks while Chris Mullin had better averages in assists and steals.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Chris Mullin had better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.8), assists (+1.0) and steals (+1.0)
- Shaquille O'Neal had better averages in points (+5.5), field goals made (+2.6), free throws made (+1.2), offensive rebounds (+2.5), defensive rebounds (+4.3), total rebounds (+6.8) and blocks (+1.7)
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- Shaquille O'Neal had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.4) and personal fouls (+1.3)
- Chris Mullin had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+2.2)
- Shaquille O'Neal had higher averages in field goals attempted (+2.7) and free throws attempted (+5.1)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Chris Mullin 18.2
Shaquille O'Neal 23.7
+5.5
Field Goals Made
Chris Mullin 6.8
Shaquille O'Neal 9.4
+2.6
Field Goals Attempted
Chris Mullin 13.4
Shaquille O'Neal 16.1
+2.7
3-Pointers Made
Chris Mullin 0.8
+0.8
Shaquille O'Neal 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Chris Mullin 2.2
+2.2
Shaquille O'Neal 0.0
Free Throws Made
Chris Mullin 3.7
Shaquille O'Neal 4.9
+1.2
Free Throws Attempted
Chris Mullin 4.2
Shaquille O'Neal 9.3
+5.1
Offensive Rebounds
Chris Mullin 1.0
Shaquille O'Neal 3.5
+2.5
Defensive Rebounds
Chris Mullin 3.1
Shaquille O'Neal 7.4
+4.3
Total Rebounds
Chris Mullin 4.1
Shaquille O'Neal 10.9
+6.8
Assists
Chris Mullin 3.5
+1.0
Shaquille O'Neal 2.5
Steals
Chris Mullin 1.6
+1.0
Shaquille O'Neal 0.6
Blocks
Chris Mullin 0.6
Shaquille O'Neal 2.3
+1.7
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Chris Mullin 2.3
Shaquille O'Neal 2.7
+0.4
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Chris Mullin 2.1
Shaquille O'Neal 3.4
+1.3

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 Chris Mullin had more total assists and steals.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Chris Mullin had more 3-pointers made (+814), assists (+424) and steals (+791)
- Shaquille O'Neal played more years (+3) and games (+221), and had more points (+10,685), field goals made (+4,590), free throws made (+2,319), offensive rebounds (+3,183), defensive rebounds (+5,882), total rebounds (+9,065) and blocks (+2,183)
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- Shaquille O'Neal had more turnovers (+995) and personal fouls (+2,096)
- Chris Mullin had more 3-pointers attempted (+2,098)
- Shaquille O'Neal had more field goals attempted (+6,214) and free throws attempted (+7,074)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Chris Mullin 16
Shaquille O'Neal 19
+3
Games
Chris Mullin 986
Shaquille O'Neal 1,207
+221
Points
Chris Mullin 17,911
Shaquille O'Neal 28,596
+10,685
Field Goals Made
Chris Mullin 6,740
Shaquille O'Neal 11,330
+4,590
Field Goals Attempted
Chris Mullin 13,243
Shaquille O'Neal 19,457
+6,214
3-Pointers Made
Chris Mullin 815
+814
Shaquille O'Neal 1
3-Pointers Attempted
Chris Mullin 2,120
+2,098
Shaquille O'Neal 22
Free Throws Made
Chris Mullin 3,616
Shaquille O'Neal 5,935
+2,319
Free Throws Attempted
Chris Mullin 4,178
Shaquille O'Neal 11,252
+7,074
Offensive Rebounds
Chris Mullin 1,026
Shaquille O'Neal 4,209
+3,183
Defensive Rebounds
Chris Mullin 3,008
Shaquille O'Neal 8,890
+5,882
Total Rebounds
Chris Mullin 4,034
Shaquille O'Neal 13,099
+9,065
Assists
Chris Mullin 3,450
+424
Shaquille O'Neal 3,026
Steals
Chris Mullin 1,530
+791
Shaquille O'Neal 739
Blocks
Chris Mullin 549
Shaquille O'Neal 2,732
+2,183
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Chris Mullin 2,315
Shaquille O'Neal 3,310
+995
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Chris Mullin 2,050
Shaquille O'Neal 4,146
+2,096

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Chris Mullin 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
Chris Mullin 50.9%
Shaquille O'Neal 58.2%
+7.3
3-Point Percentage
Chris Mullin 38.4%
+33.9
Shaquille O'Neal 4.5%
Free Throw Percentage
Chris Mullin 86.5%
+33.8
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 had better averages in points, rebounds, assists and blocks while Chris Mullin had better average in steals.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Chris Mullin had better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.9) and steals (+0.5)
- Shaquille O'Neal had better averages in points (+10.5), field goals made (+4.2), free throws made (+2.8), offensive rebounds (+3.4), defensive rebounds (+4.9), total rebounds (+8.3), assists (+0.6) and blocks (+1.5)
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- Shaquille O'Neal had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.1) and personal fouls (+1.6)
- Chris Mullin had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+2.3)
- Shaquille O'Neal had higher averages in field goals attempted (+6.4) and free throws attempted (+7.7)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Chris Mullin 13.8
Shaquille O'Neal 24.3
+10.5
Field Goals Made
Chris Mullin 5.2
Shaquille O'Neal 9.4
+4.2
Field Goals Attempted
Chris Mullin 10.4
Shaquille O'Neal 16.8
+6.4
3-Pointers Made
Chris Mullin 0.9
+0.9
Shaquille O'Neal 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Chris Mullin 2.3
+2.3
Shaquille O'Neal 0.0
Free Throws Made
Chris Mullin 2.6
Shaquille O'Neal 5.4
+2.8
Free Throws Attempted
Chris Mullin 3.0
Shaquille O'Neal 10.7
+7.7
Offensive Rebounds
Chris Mullin 0.6
Shaquille O'Neal 4.0
+3.4
Defensive Rebounds
Chris Mullin 2.7
Shaquille O'Neal 7.6
+4.9
Total Rebounds
Chris Mullin 3.3
Shaquille O'Neal 11.6
+8.3
Assists
Chris Mullin 2.1
Shaquille O'Neal 2.7
+0.6
Steals
Chris Mullin 1.0
+0.5
Shaquille O'Neal 0.5
Blocks
Chris Mullin 0.6
Shaquille O'Neal 2.1
+1.5
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Chris Mullin 1.9
Shaquille O'Neal 3.0
+1.1
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Chris Mullin 2.0
Shaquille O'Neal 3.6
+1.6

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Shaquille O'Neal had more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Chris Mullin.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Chris Mullin had more 3-pointers made (+67)
- Shaquille O'Neal played more years (+9) and games (+145), and had more points (+4,268), field goals made (+1,675), free throws made (+985), offensive rebounds (+820), defensive rebounds (+1,451), total rebounds (+2,271), assists (+434), steals (+43) and blocks (+414)
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- Shaquille O'Neal had more turnovers (+513) and personal fouls (+624)
- Chris Mullin had more 3-pointers attempted (+164)
- Shaquille O'Neal had more field goals attempted (+2,887) and free throws attempted (+2,104)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Chris Mullin 8
Shaquille O'Neal 17
+9
Games
Chris Mullin 71
Shaquille O'Neal 216
+145
Points
Chris Mullin 982
Shaquille O'Neal 5,250
+4,268
Field Goals Made
Chris Mullin 366
Shaquille O'Neal 2,041
+1,675
Field Goals Attempted
Chris Mullin 740
Shaquille O'Neal 3,627
+2,887
3-Pointers Made
Chris Mullin 67
+67
Shaquille O'Neal 0
3-Pointers Attempted
Chris Mullin 164
+164
Shaquille O'Neal 0
Free Throws Made
Chris Mullin 183
Shaquille O'Neal 1,168
+985
Free Throws Attempted
Chris Mullin 213
Shaquille O'Neal 2,317
+2,104
Offensive Rebounds
Chris Mullin 46
Shaquille O'Neal 866
+820
Defensive Rebounds
Chris Mullin 191
Shaquille O'Neal 1,642
+1,451
Total Rebounds
Chris Mullin 237
Shaquille O'Neal 2,508
+2,271
Assists
Chris Mullin 148
Shaquille O'Neal 582
+434
Steals
Chris Mullin 74
Shaquille O'Neal 117
+43
Blocks
Chris Mullin 45
Shaquille O'Neal 459
+414
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Chris Mullin 136
Shaquille O'Neal 649
+513
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Chris Mullin 145
Shaquille O'Neal 769
+624

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Chris Mullin 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
Chris Mullin 49.5%
Shaquille O'Neal 56.3%
+6.8
3-Point Percentage
Chris Mullin 40.9%
+40.9
Shaquille O'Neal 0%
Free Throw Percentage
Chris Mullin 85.9%
+35.5
Shaquille O'Neal 50.4%
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