Complete Stats Comparison of Clyde Drexler and Shaquille O'Neal

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Clyde Drexler 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
Clyde Drexler2
(assists, steals)		2
(assists, steals)		15
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
Clyde Drexler2
(assists, steals)		2
(assists, steals)		15
Playoffs
Shaquille O'Neal3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		3
(points, rebounds, 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
Clyde Drexler4
stats		5
stats		2
stats
Shaquille O'Neal7
stats		9
stats		1
stat
they are tied1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Clyde Drexler5
stats		5
stats		2
stats
Shaquille O'Neal7
stats		9
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 Clyde Drexler had better averages in assists and steals.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Clyde Drexler had better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.8), assists (+3.1) and steals (+1.4)
- Shaquille O'Neal had better averages in points (+3.3), field goals made (+1.7), free throws made (+0.6), offensive rebounds (+1.1), defensive rebounds (+3.7), total rebounds (+4.8) and blocks (+1.6)
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- Shaquille O'Neal had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.4)
- Clyde Drexler had higher averages in field goals attempted (+0.2) and 3-pointers attempted (+2.4)
- Shaquille O'Neal had higher average in free throws attempted (+3.8)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Clyde Drexler 20.4
Shaquille O'Neal 23.7
+3.3
Field Goals Made
Clyde Drexler 7.7
Shaquille O'Neal 9.4
+1.7
Field Goals Attempted
Clyde Drexler 16.3
+0.2
Shaquille O'Neal 16.1
3-Pointers Made
Clyde Drexler 0.8
+0.8
Shaquille O'Neal 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Clyde Drexler 2.4
+2.4
Shaquille O'Neal 0.0
Free Throws Made
Clyde Drexler 4.3
Shaquille O'Neal 4.9
+0.6
Free Throws Attempted
Clyde Drexler 5.5
Shaquille O'Neal 9.3
+3.8
Offensive Rebounds
Clyde Drexler 2.4
Shaquille O'Neal 3.5
+1.1
Defensive Rebounds
Clyde Drexler 3.7
Shaquille O'Neal 7.4
+3.7
Total Rebounds
Clyde Drexler 6.1
Shaquille O'Neal 10.9
+4.8
Assists
Clyde Drexler 5.6
+3.1
Shaquille O'Neal 2.5
Steals
Clyde Drexler 2.0
+1.4
Shaquille O'Neal 0.6
Blocks
Clyde Drexler 0.7
Shaquille O'Neal 2.3
+1.6
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Clyde Drexler 2.7
Shaquille O'Neal 2.7
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Clyde Drexler 3.0
Shaquille O'Neal 3.4
+0.4

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 Clyde Drexler had more total assists and steals.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Clyde Drexler had more 3-pointers made (+826), assists (+3,099) and steals (+1,468)
- Shaquille O'Neal played more years (+4) and games (+121), and had more points (+6,401), field goals made (+2,995), free throws made (+1,237), offensive rebounds (+1,594), defensive rebounds (+4,828), total rebounds (+6,422) and blocks (+2,013)
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- Shaquille O'Neal had more turnovers (+333) and personal fouls (+861)
- Clyde Drexler had more 3-pointers attempted (+2,581)
- Shaquille O'Neal had more field goals attempted (+1,784) and free throws attempted (+5,290)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Clyde Drexler 15
Shaquille O'Neal 19
+4
Games
Clyde Drexler 1,086
Shaquille O'Neal 1,207
+121
Points
Clyde Drexler 22,195
Shaquille O'Neal 28,596
+6,401
Field Goals Made
Clyde Drexler 8,335
Shaquille O'Neal 11,330
+2,995
Field Goals Attempted
Clyde Drexler 17,673
Shaquille O'Neal 19,457
+1,784
3-Pointers Made
Clyde Drexler 827
+826
Shaquille O'Neal 1
3-Pointers Attempted
Clyde Drexler 2,603
+2,581
Shaquille O'Neal 22
Free Throws Made
Clyde Drexler 4,698
Shaquille O'Neal 5,935
+1,237
Free Throws Attempted
Clyde Drexler 5,962
Shaquille O'Neal 11,252
+5,290
Offensive Rebounds
Clyde Drexler 2,615
Shaquille O'Neal 4,209
+1,594
Defensive Rebounds
Clyde Drexler 4,062
Shaquille O'Neal 8,890
+4,828
Total Rebounds
Clyde Drexler 6,677
Shaquille O'Neal 13,099
+6,422
Assists
Clyde Drexler 6,125
+3,099
Shaquille O'Neal 3,026
Steals
Clyde Drexler 2,207
+1,468
Shaquille O'Neal 739
Blocks
Clyde Drexler 719
Shaquille O'Neal 2,732
+2,013
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Clyde Drexler 2,977
Shaquille O'Neal 3,310
+333
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Clyde Drexler 3,285
Shaquille O'Neal 4,146
+861

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Clyde Drexler 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
Clyde Drexler 47.2%
Shaquille O'Neal 58.2%
+11.0
3-Point Percentage
Clyde Drexler 31.8%
+27.3
Shaquille O'Neal 4.5%
Free Throw Percentage
Clyde Drexler 78.8%
+26.1
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 and blocks while Clyde Drexler had better averages in assists and steals.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Clyde Drexler had better averages in 3-pointers made (+1.0), assists (+3.4) and steals (+1.4)
- Shaquille O'Neal had better averages in points (+3.9), field goals made (+2.0), free throws made (+0.8), offensive rebounds (+1.5), defensive rebounds (+3.2), total rebounds (+4.7) and blocks (+1.4)
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- Shaquille O'Neal had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.3) and personal fouls (+0.2)
- Clyde Drexler had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+3.4)
- Shaquille O'Neal had higher averages in field goals attempted (+0.2) and free throws attempted (+4.8)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Clyde Drexler 20.4
Shaquille O'Neal 24.3
+3.9
Field Goals Made
Clyde Drexler 7.4
Shaquille O'Neal 9.4
+2.0
Field Goals Attempted
Clyde Drexler 16.6
Shaquille O'Neal 16.8
+0.2
3-Pointers Made
Clyde Drexler 1.0
+1.0
Shaquille O'Neal 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Clyde Drexler 3.4
+3.4
Shaquille O'Neal 0.0
Free Throws Made
Clyde Drexler 4.6
Shaquille O'Neal 5.4
+0.8
Free Throws Attempted
Clyde Drexler 5.9
Shaquille O'Neal 10.7
+4.8
Offensive Rebounds
Clyde Drexler 2.5
Shaquille O'Neal 4.0
+1.5
Defensive Rebounds
Clyde Drexler 4.4
Shaquille O'Neal 7.6
+3.2
Total Rebounds
Clyde Drexler 6.9
Shaquille O'Neal 11.6
+4.7
Assists
Clyde Drexler 6.1
+3.4
Shaquille O'Neal 2.7
Steals
Clyde Drexler 1.9
+1.4
Shaquille O'Neal 0.5
Blocks
Clyde Drexler 0.7
Shaquille O'Neal 2.1
+1.4
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Clyde Drexler 2.7
Shaquille O'Neal 3.0
+0.3
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Clyde Drexler 3.4
Shaquille O'Neal 3.6
+0.2

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 and blocks while Clyde Drexler had more total assists and steals.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Clyde Drexler had more 3-pointers made (+141), assists (+309) and steals (+161)
- Shaquille O'Neal played more years (+2) and games (+71), and had more points (+2,287), field goals made (+965), free throws made (+498), offensive rebounds (+507), defensive rebounds (+999), total rebounds (+1,506) and blocks (+351)
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- Shaquille O'Neal had more turnovers (+252) and personal fouls (+283)
- Clyde Drexler had more 3-pointers attempted (+489)
- Shaquille O'Neal had more field goals attempted (+1,219) and free throws attempted (+1,466)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Clyde Drexler 15
Shaquille O'Neal 17
+2
Games
Clyde Drexler 145
Shaquille O'Neal 216
+71
Points
Clyde Drexler 2,963
Shaquille O'Neal 5,250
+2,287
Field Goals Made
Clyde Drexler 1,076
Shaquille O'Neal 2,041
+965
Field Goals Attempted
Clyde Drexler 2,408
Shaquille O'Neal 3,627
+1,219
3-Pointers Made
Clyde Drexler 141
+141
Shaquille O'Neal 0
3-Pointers Attempted
Clyde Drexler 489
+489
Shaquille O'Neal 0
Free Throws Made
Clyde Drexler 670
Shaquille O'Neal 1,168
+498
Free Throws Attempted
Clyde Drexler 851
Shaquille O'Neal 2,317
+1,466
Offensive Rebounds
Clyde Drexler 359
Shaquille O'Neal 866
+507
Defensive Rebounds
Clyde Drexler 643
Shaquille O'Neal 1,642
+999
Total Rebounds
Clyde Drexler 1,002
Shaquille O'Neal 2,508
+1,506
Assists
Clyde Drexler 891
+309
Shaquille O'Neal 582
Steals
Clyde Drexler 278
+161
Shaquille O'Neal 117
Blocks
Clyde Drexler 108
Shaquille O'Neal 459
+351
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Clyde Drexler 397
Shaquille O'Neal 649
+252
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Clyde Drexler 486
Shaquille O'Neal 769
+283

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Clyde Drexler 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
Clyde Drexler 44.7%
Shaquille O'Neal 56.3%
+11.6
3-Point Percentage
Clyde Drexler 28.8%
+28.8
Shaquille O'Neal 0%
Free Throw Percentage
Clyde Drexler 78.7%
+28.3
Shaquille O'Neal 50.4%
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