Complete Stats Comparison of Gilbert Arenas and Shaquille O'Neal

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Gilbert Arenas 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
Gilbert Arenas2
(assists, steals)		1
(steals)		11
seasons
Shaquille O'Neal3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		4
(points, rebounds, assists, blocks)		19
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Gilbert Arenas2
(assists, steals)		0
5
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
Gilbert Arenas5
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
Gilbert Arenas5
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 had better averages in points, rebounds and blocks while Gilbert Arenas had better averages in assists and steals.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Gilbert Arenas had better averages in 3-pointers made (+2.0), free throws made (+0.3), assists (+2.8) and steals (+1.0)
- Shaquille O'Neal had better averages in points (+3.0), field goals made (+2.7), offensive rebounds (+2.7), defensive rebounds (+4.3), total rebounds (+7.0) and blocks (+2.1)
- Gilbert Arenas had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.5)
- Shaquille O'Neal had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.4)
- Gilbert Arenas had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+5.6)
- Shaquille O'Neal had higher averages in field goals attempted (+0.1) and free throws attempted (+2.8)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Gilbert Arenas 20.7
Shaquille O'Neal 23.7
+3.0
Field Goals Made
Gilbert Arenas 6.7
Shaquille O'Neal 9.4
+2.7
Field Goals Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 16.0
Shaquille O'Neal 16.1
+0.1
3-Pointers Made
Gilbert Arenas 2.0
+2.0
Shaquille O'Neal 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 5.6
+5.6
Shaquille O'Neal 0.0
Free Throws Made
Gilbert Arenas 5.2
+0.3
Shaquille O'Neal 4.9
Free Throws Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 6.5
Shaquille O'Neal 9.3
+2.8
Offensive Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 0.8
Shaquille O'Neal 3.5
+2.7
Defensive Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 3.1
Shaquille O'Neal 7.4
+4.3
Total Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 3.9
Shaquille O'Neal 10.9
+7.0
Assists
Gilbert Arenas 5.3
+2.8
Shaquille O'Neal 2.5
Steals
Gilbert Arenas 1.6
+1.0
Shaquille O'Neal 0.6
Blocks
Gilbert Arenas 0.2
Shaquille O'Neal 2.3
+2.1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Gilbert Arenas 3.2
+0.5
Shaquille O'Neal 2.7
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Gilbert Arenas 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, assists and blocks while Gilbert Arenas had more total steals.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Gilbert Arenas had more 3-pointers made (+1,078) and steals (+145)
- Shaquille O'Neal played more years (+8) and games (+655), and had more points (+17,194), field goals made (+7,608), free throws made (+3,056), offensive rebounds (+3,765), defensive rebounds (+7,166), total rebounds (+10,931), assists (+117) and blocks (+2,598)
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- Shaquille O'Neal had more turnovers (+1,566) and personal fouls (+2,463)
- Gilbert Arenas had more 3-pointers attempted (+3,055)
- Shaquille O'Neal had more field goals attempted (+10,607) and free throws attempted (+7,668)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Gilbert Arenas 11
Shaquille O'Neal 19
+8
Games
Gilbert Arenas 552
Shaquille O'Neal 1,207
+655
Points
Gilbert Arenas 11,402
Shaquille O'Neal 28,596
+17,194
Field Goals Made
Gilbert Arenas 3,722
Shaquille O'Neal 11,330
+7,608
Field Goals Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 8,850
Shaquille O'Neal 19,457
+10,607
3-Pointers Made
Gilbert Arenas 1,079
+1,078
Shaquille O'Neal 1
3-Pointers Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 3,077
+3,055
Shaquille O'Neal 22
Free Throws Made
Gilbert Arenas 2,879
Shaquille O'Neal 5,935
+3,056
Free Throws Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 3,584
Shaquille O'Neal 11,252
+7,668
Offensive Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 444
Shaquille O'Neal 4,209
+3,765
Defensive Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 1,724
Shaquille O'Neal 8,890
+7,166
Total Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 2,168
Shaquille O'Neal 13,099
+10,931
Assists
Gilbert Arenas 2,909
Shaquille O'Neal 3,026
+117
Steals
Gilbert Arenas 884
+145
Shaquille O'Neal 739
Blocks
Gilbert Arenas 134
Shaquille O'Neal 2,732
+2,598
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Gilbert Arenas 1,744
Shaquille O'Neal 3,310
+1,566
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Gilbert Arenas 1,683
Shaquille O'Neal 4,146
+2,463

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Gilbert Arenas 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
Gilbert Arenas 42.1%
Shaquille O'Neal 58.2%
+16.1
3-Point Percentage
Gilbert Arenas 35.1%
+30.6
Shaquille O'Neal 4.5%
Free Throw Percentage
Gilbert Arenas 80.3%
+27.6
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 had better averages in points, rebounds and blocks while Gilbert Arenas had better averages in assists and steals.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Gilbert Arenas had better averages in 3-pointers made (+1.5), assists (+1.1) and steals (+0.7)
- Shaquille O'Neal had better averages in points (+7.2), field goals made (+3.9), free throws made (+0.9), offensive rebounds (+3.4), defensive rebounds (+4.8), total rebounds (+8.1) and blocks (+1.7)
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- Shaquille O'Neal had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.6) and personal fouls (+0.8)
- Gilbert Arenas had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+4.9)
- Shaquille O'Neal had higher averages in field goals attempted (+3.3) and free throws attempted (+4.8)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Gilbert Arenas 17.1
Shaquille O'Neal 24.3
+7.2
Field Goals Made
Gilbert Arenas 5.5
Shaquille O'Neal 9.4
+3.9
Field Goals Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 13.5
Shaquille O'Neal 16.8
+3.3
3-Pointers Made
Gilbert Arenas 1.5
+1.5
Shaquille O'Neal 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 4.9
+4.9
Shaquille O'Neal 0.0
Free Throws Made
Gilbert Arenas 4.5
Shaquille O'Neal 5.4
+0.9
Free Throws Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 5.9
Shaquille O'Neal 10.7
+4.8
Offensive Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 0.6
Shaquille O'Neal 4.0
+3.4
Defensive Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 2.8
Shaquille O'Neal 7.6
+4.8
Total Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 3.5
Shaquille O'Neal 11.6
+8.1
Assists
Gilbert Arenas 3.8
+1.1
Shaquille O'Neal 2.7
Steals
Gilbert Arenas 1.2
+0.7
Shaquille O'Neal 0.5
Blocks
Gilbert Arenas 0.4
Shaquille O'Neal 2.1
+1.7
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Gilbert Arenas 2.4
Shaquille O'Neal 3.0
+0.6
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Gilbert Arenas 2.8
Shaquille O'Neal 3.6
+0.8

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 Gilbert Arenas.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Gilbert Arenas had more 3-pointers made (+46)
- Shaquille O'Neal played more years (+12) and games (+185), and had more points (+4,720), field goals made (+1,869), free throws made (+1,028), offensive rebounds (+847), defensive rebounds (+1,554), total rebounds (+2,401), assists (+464), steals (+80) and blocks (+448)
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- Shaquille O'Neal had more turnovers (+575) and personal fouls (+681)
- Gilbert Arenas had more 3-pointers attempted (+151)
- Shaquille O'Neal had more field goals attempted (+3,207) and free throws attempted (+2,135)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Gilbert Arenas 5
Shaquille O'Neal 17
+12
Games
Gilbert Arenas 31
Shaquille O'Neal 216
+185
Points
Gilbert Arenas 530
Shaquille O'Neal 5,250
+4,720
Field Goals Made
Gilbert Arenas 172
Shaquille O'Neal 2,041
+1,869
Field Goals Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 420
Shaquille O'Neal 3,627
+3,207
3-Pointers Made
Gilbert Arenas 46
+46
Shaquille O'Neal 0
3-Pointers Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 151
+151
Shaquille O'Neal 0
Free Throws Made
Gilbert Arenas 140
Shaquille O'Neal 1,168
+1,028
Free Throws Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 182
Shaquille O'Neal 2,317
+2,135
Offensive Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 19
Shaquille O'Neal 866
+847
Defensive Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 88
Shaquille O'Neal 1,642
+1,554
Total Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 107
Shaquille O'Neal 2,508
+2,401
Assists
Gilbert Arenas 118
Shaquille O'Neal 582
+464
Steals
Gilbert Arenas 37
Shaquille O'Neal 117
+80
Blocks
Gilbert Arenas 11
Shaquille O'Neal 459
+448
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Gilbert Arenas 74
Shaquille O'Neal 649
+575
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Gilbert Arenas 88
Shaquille O'Neal 769
+681

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Gilbert Arenas 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
Gilbert Arenas 41.0%
Shaquille O'Neal 56.3%
+15.3
3-Point Percentage
Gilbert Arenas 30.5%
+30.5
Shaquille O'Neal 0%
Free Throw Percentage
Gilbert Arenas 76.9%
+26.5
Shaquille O'Neal 50.4%
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