Complete Stats Comparison of Desmond Bane and Shaquille O'Neal

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Desmond Bane 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

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
Desmond Bane2
(assists, steals)		0
5
seasons
Shaquille O'Neal3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		19
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Desmond Bane1
(steals)		0
4
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
Desmond Bane5
stats		3
stats		2
stats
Shaquille O'Neal7
stats		11
stats		1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Desmond Bane4
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 has better averages in points, rebounds and blocks while Desmond Bane has better averages in assists and steals.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Desmond Bane has better averages in 3-pointers made (+2.6), assists (+1.3) and steals (+0.4)
- Shaquille O'Neal has better averages in points (+5.9), field goals made (+2.9), free throws made (+2.7), offensive rebounds (+2.8), defensive rebounds (+3.5), total rebounds (+6.3) and blocks (+1.9)
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- Shaquille O'Neal has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.9) and personal fouls (+1.0)
- Desmond Bane has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+6.3)
- Shaquille O'Neal has higher averages in field goals attempted (+2.3) and free throws attempted (+6.8)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Desmond Bane 17.8
Shaquille O'Neal 23.7
+5.9
Field Goals Made
Desmond Bane 6.5
Shaquille O'Neal 9.4
+2.9
Field Goals Attempted
Desmond Bane 13.8
Shaquille O'Neal 16.1
+2.3
3-Pointers Made
Desmond Bane 2.6
+2.6
Shaquille O'Neal 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Desmond Bane 6.3
+6.3
Shaquille O'Neal 0.0
Free Throws Made
Desmond Bane 2.2
Shaquille O'Neal 4.9
+2.7
Free Throws Attempted
Desmond Bane 2.5
Shaquille O'Neal 9.3
+6.8
Offensive Rebounds
Desmond Bane 0.7
Shaquille O'Neal 3.5
+2.8
Defensive Rebounds
Desmond Bane 3.9
Shaquille O'Neal 7.4
+3.5
Total Rebounds
Desmond Bane 4.6
Shaquille O'Neal 10.9
+6.3
Assists
Desmond Bane 3.8
+1.3
Shaquille O'Neal 2.5
Steals
Desmond Bane 1.0
+0.4
Shaquille O'Neal 0.6
Blocks
Desmond Bane 0.4
Shaquille O'Neal 2.3
+1.9
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Desmond Bane 1.8
Shaquille O'Neal 2.7
+0.9
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Desmond Bane 2.4
Shaquille O'Neal 3.4
+1.0

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Shaquille O'Neal has more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Desmond Bane.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Desmond Bane has more 3-pointers made (+811)
- Shaquille O'Neal played more years (+14) and games (+894), and has more points (+23,016), field goals made (+9,285), free throws made (+5,257), offensive rebounds (+3,991), defensive rebounds (+7,670), total rebounds (+11,661), assists (+1,847), steals (+427) and blocks (+2,615)
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- Shaquille O'Neal has more turnovers (+2,733) and personal fouls (+3,391)
- Desmond Bane has more 3-pointers attempted (+1,957)
- Shaquille O'Neal has more field goals attempted (+15,124) and free throws attempted (+10,484)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Desmond Bane 5
Shaquille O'Neal 19
+14
Games
Desmond Bane 313
Shaquille O'Neal 1,207
+894
Points
Desmond Bane 5,580
Shaquille O'Neal 28,596
+23,016
Field Goals Made
Desmond Bane 2,045
Shaquille O'Neal 11,330
+9,285
Field Goals Attempted
Desmond Bane 4,333
Shaquille O'Neal 19,457
+15,124
3-Pointers Made
Desmond Bane 812
+811
Shaquille O'Neal 1
3-Pointers Attempted
Desmond Bane 1,979
+1,957
Shaquille O'Neal 22
Free Throws Made
Desmond Bane 678
Shaquille O'Neal 5,935
+5,257
Free Throws Attempted
Desmond Bane 768
Shaquille O'Neal 11,252
+10,484
Offensive Rebounds
Desmond Bane 218
Shaquille O'Neal 4,209
+3,991
Defensive Rebounds
Desmond Bane 1,220
Shaquille O'Neal 8,890
+7,670
Total Rebounds
Desmond Bane 1,438
Shaquille O'Neal 13,099
+11,661
Assists
Desmond Bane 1,179
Shaquille O'Neal 3,026
+1,847
Steals
Desmond Bane 312
Shaquille O'Neal 739
+427
Blocks
Desmond Bane 117
Shaquille O'Neal 2,732
+2,615
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Desmond Bane 577
Shaquille O'Neal 3,310
+2,733
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Desmond Bane 755
Shaquille O'Neal 4,146
+3,391

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Desmond Bane 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
Desmond Bane 47.2%
Shaquille O'Neal 58.2%
+11.0
3-Point Percentage
Desmond Bane 41.0%
+36.5
Shaquille O'Neal 4.5%
Free Throw Percentage
Desmond Bane 88.3%
+35.6
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, assists and blocks while Desmond Bane has better average in steals.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Desmond Bane has better averages in 3-pointers made (+2.7) and steals (+0.3)
- Shaquille O'Neal has better averages in points (+7.4), field goals made (+3.6), free throws made (+2.8), offensive rebounds (+3.3), defensive rebounds (+3.7), total rebounds (+7.0), assists (+0.2) and blocks (+1.6)
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- Shaquille O'Neal has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.1) and personal fouls (+1.5)
- Desmond Bane has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+6.7)
- Shaquille O'Neal has higher averages in field goals attempted (+3.6) and free throws attempted (+7.8)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Desmond Bane 16.9
Shaquille O'Neal 24.3
+7.4
Field Goals Made
Desmond Bane 5.8
Shaquille O'Neal 9.4
+3.6
Field Goals Attempted
Desmond Bane 13.2
Shaquille O'Neal 16.8
+3.6
3-Pointers Made
Desmond Bane 2.7
+2.7
Shaquille O'Neal 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Desmond Bane 6.7
+6.7
Shaquille O'Neal 0.0
Free Throws Made
Desmond Bane 2.6
Shaquille O'Neal 5.4
+2.8
Free Throws Attempted
Desmond Bane 2.9
Shaquille O'Neal 10.7
+7.8
Offensive Rebounds
Desmond Bane 0.7
Shaquille O'Neal 4.0
+3.3
Defensive Rebounds
Desmond Bane 3.9
Shaquille O'Neal 7.6
+3.7
Total Rebounds
Desmond Bane 4.6
Shaquille O'Neal 11.6
+7.0
Assists
Desmond Bane 2.5
Shaquille O'Neal 2.7
+0.2
Steals
Desmond Bane 0.8
+0.3
Shaquille O'Neal 0.5
Blocks
Desmond Bane 0.5
Shaquille O'Neal 2.1
+1.6
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Desmond Bane 1.9
Shaquille O'Neal 3.0
+1.1
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Desmond Bane 2.1
Shaquille O'Neal 3.6
+1.5

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 Desmond Bane.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Desmond Bane has more 3-pointers made (+72)
- Shaquille O'Neal played more years (+13) and games (+189), and has more points (+4,795), field goals made (+1,885), free throws made (+1,097), offensive rebounds (+847), defensive rebounds (+1,536), total rebounds (+2,383), assists (+514), steals (+96) and blocks (+446)
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- Shaquille O'Neal has more turnovers (+598) and personal fouls (+712)
- Desmond Bane has more 3-pointers attempted (+182)
- Shaquille O'Neal has more field goals attempted (+3,270) and free throws attempted (+2,238)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Desmond Bane 4
Shaquille O'Neal 17
+13
Games
Desmond Bane 27
Shaquille O'Neal 216
+189
Points
Desmond Bane 455
Shaquille O'Neal 5,250
+4,795
Field Goals Made
Desmond Bane 156
Shaquille O'Neal 2,041
+1,885
Field Goals Attempted
Desmond Bane 357
Shaquille O'Neal 3,627
+3,270
3-Pointers Made
Desmond Bane 72
+72
Shaquille O'Neal 0
3-Pointers Attempted
Desmond Bane 182
+182
Shaquille O'Neal 0
Free Throws Made
Desmond Bane 71
Shaquille O'Neal 1,168
+1,097
Free Throws Attempted
Desmond Bane 79
Shaquille O'Neal 2,317
+2,238
Offensive Rebounds
Desmond Bane 19
Shaquille O'Neal 866
+847
Defensive Rebounds
Desmond Bane 106
Shaquille O'Neal 1,642
+1,536
Total Rebounds
Desmond Bane 125
Shaquille O'Neal 2,508
+2,383
Assists
Desmond Bane 68
Shaquille O'Neal 582
+514
Steals
Desmond Bane 21
Shaquille O'Neal 117
+96
Blocks
Desmond Bane 13
Shaquille O'Neal 459
+446
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Desmond Bane 51
Shaquille O'Neal 649
+598
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Desmond Bane 57
Shaquille O'Neal 769
+712

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Desmond Bane 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
Desmond Bane 43.7%
Shaquille O'Neal 56.3%
+12.6
3-Point Percentage
Desmond Bane 39.6%
+39.6
Shaquille O'Neal 0%
Free Throw Percentage
Desmond Bane 89.9%
+39.5
Shaquille O'Neal 50.4%
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