Complete Stats Comparison of Ja Morant and Shaquille O'Neal

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Ja Morant 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
Ja Morant2
(assists, steals)		0
7
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
Ja Morant3
(points, assists, steals)		0
4
Playoffs
Shaquille O'Neal2
(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
Ja Morant4
stats		3
stats		2
stats
Shaquille O'Neal7
stats		11
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
Ja Morant6
stats		3
stats		2
stats
Shaquille O'Neal6
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 Ja Morant has better averages in assists and steals.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Ja Morant has better averages in 3-pointers made (+1.3), assists (+4.9) and steals (+0.4)
- Shaquille O'Neal has better averages in points (+1.3), field goals made (+1.3), offensive rebounds (+2.6), defensive rebounds (+3.7), total rebounds (+6.3) and blocks (+2.0)
- Ja Morant has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.7)
- Shaquille O'Neal has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+1.7)
- Ja Morant has higher averages in field goals attempted (+1.2) and 3-pointers attempted (+4.3)
- Shaquille O'Neal has higher average in free throws attempted (+2.9)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Ja Morant 22.4
Shaquille O'Neal 23.7
+1.3
Field Goals Made
Ja Morant 8.1
Shaquille O'Neal 9.4
+1.3
Field Goals Attempted
Ja Morant 17.3
+1.2
Shaquille O'Neal 16.1
3-Pointers Made
Ja Morant 1.3
+1.3
Shaquille O'Neal 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Ja Morant 4.3
+4.3
Shaquille O'Neal 0.0
Free Throws Made
Ja Morant 4.9
Shaquille O'Neal 4.9
Free Throws Attempted
Ja Morant 6.4
Shaquille O'Neal 9.3
+2.9
Offensive Rebounds
Ja Morant 0.9
Shaquille O'Neal 3.5
+2.6
Defensive Rebounds
Ja Morant 3.7
Shaquille O'Neal 7.4
+3.7
Total Rebounds
Ja Morant 4.6
Shaquille O'Neal 10.9
+6.3
Assists
Ja Morant 7.4
+4.9
Shaquille O'Neal 2.5
Steals
Ja Morant 1.0
+0.4
Shaquille O'Neal 0.6
Blocks
Ja Morant 0.3
Shaquille O'Neal 2.3
+2.0
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Ja Morant 3.4
+0.7
Shaquille O'Neal 2.7
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Ja Morant 1.7
Shaquille O'Neal 3.4
+1.7

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 Ja Morant.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Ja Morant has more 3-pointers made (+430)
- Shaquille O'Neal played more years (+12) and games (+884), and has more points (+21,368), field goals made (+8,728), free throws made (+4,342), offensive rebounds (+3,914), defensive rebounds (+7,684), total rebounds (+11,598), assists (+637), steals (+410) and blocks (+2,643)
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- Shaquille O'Neal has more turnovers (+2,216) and personal fouls (+3,598)
- Ja Morant has more 3-pointers attempted (+1,362)
- Shaquille O'Neal has more field goals attempted (+13,859) and free throws attempted (+9,190)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Ja Morant 7
Shaquille O'Neal 19
+12
Games
Ja Morant 323
Shaquille O'Neal 1,207
+884
Points
Ja Morant 7,228
Shaquille O'Neal 28,596
+21,368
Field Goals Made
Ja Morant 2,602
Shaquille O'Neal 11,330
+8,728
Field Goals Attempted
Ja Morant 5,598
Shaquille O'Neal 19,457
+13,859
3-Pointers Made
Ja Morant 431
+430
Shaquille O'Neal 1
3-Pointers Attempted
Ja Morant 1,384
+1,362
Shaquille O'Neal 22
Free Throws Made
Ja Morant 1,593
Shaquille O'Neal 5,935
+4,342
Free Throws Attempted
Ja Morant 2,062
Shaquille O'Neal 11,252
+9,190
Offensive Rebounds
Ja Morant 295
Shaquille O'Neal 4,209
+3,914
Defensive Rebounds
Ja Morant 1,206
Shaquille O'Neal 8,890
+7,684
Total Rebounds
Ja Morant 1,501
Shaquille O'Neal 13,099
+11,598
Assists
Ja Morant 2,389
Shaquille O'Neal 3,026
+637
Steals
Ja Morant 329
Shaquille O'Neal 739
+410
Blocks
Ja Morant 89
Shaquille O'Neal 2,732
+2,643
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Ja Morant 1,094
Shaquille O'Neal 3,310
+2,216
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Ja Morant 548
Shaquille O'Neal 4,146
+3,598

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Ja Morant 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
Ja Morant 46.5%
Shaquille O'Neal 58.2%
+11.7
3-Point Percentage
Ja Morant 31.1%
+26.6
Shaquille O'Neal 4.5%
Free Throw Percentage
Ja Morant 77.3%
+24.6
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, Ja Morant has better averages in points, assists and steals while Shaquille O'Neal has better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Ja Morant has better averages in points (+1.7), 3-pointers made (+2.0), free throws made (+0.2), assists (+5.4) and steals (+0.9)
- Shaquille O'Neal has better averages in field goals made (+0.2), offensive rebounds (+2.7), defensive rebounds (+2.7), total rebounds (+5.4) and blocks (+1.8)
- Ja Morant has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.3)
- Shaquille O'Neal has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+1.5)
- Ja Morant has higher averages in field goals attempted (+3.9) and 3-pointers attempted (+5.8)
- Shaquille O'Neal has higher average in free throws attempted (+3.2)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Ja Morant 26.0
+1.7
Shaquille O'Neal 24.3
Field Goals Made
Ja Morant 9.2
Shaquille O'Neal 9.4
+0.2
Field Goals Attempted
Ja Morant 20.7
+3.9
Shaquille O'Neal 16.8
3-Pointers Made
Ja Morant 2.0
+2.0
Shaquille O'Neal 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Ja Morant 5.8
+5.8
Shaquille O'Neal 0.0
Free Throws Made
Ja Morant 5.6
+0.2
Shaquille O'Neal 5.4
Free Throws Attempted
Ja Morant 7.5
Shaquille O'Neal 10.7
+3.2
Offensive Rebounds
Ja Morant 1.3
Shaquille O'Neal 4.0
+2.7
Defensive Rebounds
Ja Morant 4.9
Shaquille O'Neal 7.6
+2.7
Total Rebounds
Ja Morant 6.2
Shaquille O'Neal 11.6
+5.4
Assists
Ja Morant 8.1
+5.4
Shaquille O'Neal 2.7
Steals
Ja Morant 1.4
+0.9
Shaquille O'Neal 0.5
Blocks
Ja Morant 0.3
Shaquille O'Neal 2.1
+1.8
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Ja Morant 3.3
+0.3
Shaquille O'Neal 3.0
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Ja Morant 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 Ja Morant.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Ja Morant has more 3-pointers made (+44)
- Shaquille O'Neal played more years (+13) and games (+194), and has more points (+4,677), field goals made (+1,838), free throws made (+1,045), offensive rebounds (+837), defensive rebounds (+1,535), total rebounds (+2,372), assists (+403), steals (+86) and blocks (+452)
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- Shaquille O'Neal has more turnovers (+577) and personal fouls (+723)
- Ja Morant has more 3-pointers attempted (+128)
- Shaquille O'Neal has more field goals attempted (+3,171) and free throws attempted (+2,153)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Ja Morant 4
Shaquille O'Neal 17
+13
Games
Ja Morant 22
Shaquille O'Neal 216
+194
Points
Ja Morant 573
Shaquille O'Neal 5,250
+4,677
Field Goals Made
Ja Morant 203
Shaquille O'Neal 2,041
+1,838
Field Goals Attempted
Ja Morant 456
Shaquille O'Neal 3,627
+3,171
3-Pointers Made
Ja Morant 44
+44
Shaquille O'Neal 0
3-Pointers Attempted
Ja Morant 128
+128
Shaquille O'Neal 0
Free Throws Made
Ja Morant 123
Shaquille O'Neal 1,168
+1,045
Free Throws Attempted
Ja Morant 164
Shaquille O'Neal 2,317
+2,153
Offensive Rebounds
Ja Morant 29
Shaquille O'Neal 866
+837
Defensive Rebounds
Ja Morant 107
Shaquille O'Neal 1,642
+1,535
Total Rebounds
Ja Morant 136
Shaquille O'Neal 2,508
+2,372
Assists
Ja Morant 179
Shaquille O'Neal 582
+403
Steals
Ja Morant 31
Shaquille O'Neal 117
+86
Blocks
Ja Morant 7
Shaquille O'Neal 459
+452
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Ja Morant 72
Shaquille O'Neal 649
+577
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Ja Morant 46
Shaquille O'Neal 769
+723

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Ja Morant 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
Ja Morant 44.5%
Shaquille O'Neal 56.3%
+11.8
3-Point Percentage
Ja Morant 34.4%
+34.4
Shaquille O'Neal 0%
Free Throw Percentage
Ja Morant 75.0%
+24.6
Shaquille O'Neal 50.4%
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