Complete Stats Comparison of Jason Kidd and Shaquille O'Neal

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Jason Kidd 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
Jason Kidd2
(assists, steals)		2
(assists, steals)		19
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
Jason Kidd2
(assists, steals)		2
(assists, steals)		17
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
Jason Kidd4
stats		5
stats		2
stats
Shaquille O'Neal8
stats		8
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
Jason Kidd5
stats		5
stats		2
stats
Shaquille O'Neal7
stats		8
stats		1
stat
they are tied1
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 Jason Kidd had better averages in assists and steals.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Jason Kidd had better averages in 3-pointers made (+1.4), assists (+6.2) and steals (+1.3)
- Shaquille O'Neal had better averages in points (+11.1), field goals made (+4.9), free throws made (+2.7), offensive rebounds (+2.2), defensive rebounds (+2.4), total rebounds (+4.6) and blocks (+2.0)
- Jason Kidd had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.2)
- Shaquille O'Neal had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+1.6)
- Jason Kidd had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+4.1)
- Shaquille O'Neal had higher averages in field goals attempted (+4.9) and free throws attempted (+6.5)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Jason Kidd 12.6
Shaquille O'Neal 23.7
+11.1
Field Goals Made
Jason Kidd 4.5
Shaquille O'Neal 9.4
+4.9
Field Goals Attempted
Jason Kidd 11.2
Shaquille O'Neal 16.1
+4.9
3-Pointers Made
Jason Kidd 1.4
+1.4
Shaquille O'Neal 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Jason Kidd 4.1
+4.1
Shaquille O'Neal 0.0
Free Throws Made
Jason Kidd 2.2
Shaquille O'Neal 4.9
+2.7
Free Throws Attempted
Jason Kidd 2.8
Shaquille O'Neal 9.3
+6.5
Offensive Rebounds
Jason Kidd 1.3
Shaquille O'Neal 3.5
+2.2
Defensive Rebounds
Jason Kidd 5.0
Shaquille O'Neal 7.4
+2.4
Total Rebounds
Jason Kidd 6.3
Shaquille O'Neal 10.9
+4.6
Assists
Jason Kidd 8.7
+6.2
Shaquille O'Neal 2.5
Steals
Jason Kidd 1.9
+1.3
Shaquille O'Neal 0.6
Blocks
Jason Kidd 0.3
Shaquille O'Neal 2.3
+2.0
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Jason Kidd 2.9
+0.2
Shaquille O'Neal 2.7
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Jason Kidd 1.8
Shaquille O'Neal 3.4
+1.6

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 Jason Kidd had more total assists and steals.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Jason Kidd played more games (+184) and had more 3-pointers made (+1,987), assists (+9,065) and steals (+1,945)
- Shaquille O'Neal had more points (+11,067), field goals made (+5,111), free throws made (+2,832), offensive rebounds (+2,441), defensive rebounds (+1,933), total rebounds (+4,374) and blocks (+2,282)
- Jason Kidd had more turnovers (+693)
- Shaquille O'Neal had more personal fouls (+1,574)
- Jason Kidd had more 3-pointers attempted (+5,679)
- Shaquille O'Neal had more field goals attempted (+3,900) and free throws attempted (+7,298)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Jason Kidd 19
Shaquille O'Neal 19
Games
Jason Kidd 1,391
+184
Shaquille O'Neal 1,207
Points
Jason Kidd 17,529
Shaquille O'Neal 28,596
+11,067
Field Goals Made
Jason Kidd 6,219
Shaquille O'Neal 11,330
+5,111
Field Goals Attempted
Jason Kidd 15,557
Shaquille O'Neal 19,457
+3,900
3-Pointers Made
Jason Kidd 1,988
+1,987
Shaquille O'Neal 1
3-Pointers Attempted
Jason Kidd 5,701
+5,679
Shaquille O'Neal 22
Free Throws Made
Jason Kidd 3,103
Shaquille O'Neal 5,935
+2,832
Free Throws Attempted
Jason Kidd 3,954
Shaquille O'Neal 11,252
+7,298
Offensive Rebounds
Jason Kidd 1,768
Shaquille O'Neal 4,209
+2,441
Defensive Rebounds
Jason Kidd 6,957
Shaquille O'Neal 8,890
+1,933
Total Rebounds
Jason Kidd 8,725
Shaquille O'Neal 13,099
+4,374
Assists
Jason Kidd 12,091
+9,065
Shaquille O'Neal 3,026
Steals
Jason Kidd 2,684
+1,945
Shaquille O'Neal 739
Blocks
Jason Kidd 450
Shaquille O'Neal 2,732
+2,282
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Jason Kidd 4,003
+693
Shaquille O'Neal 3,310
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Jason Kidd 2,572
Shaquille O'Neal 4,146
+1,574

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Jason Kidd 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
Jason Kidd 40.0%
Shaquille O'Neal 58.2%
+18.2
3-Point Percentage
Jason Kidd 34.9%
+30.4
Shaquille O'Neal 4.5%
Free Throw Percentage
Jason Kidd 78.5%
+25.8
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 and blocks while Jason Kidd had better averages in assists and steals.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Jason Kidd had better averages in 3-pointers made (+1.5), assists (+5.3) and steals (+1.4)
- Shaquille O'Neal had better averages in points (+11.4), field goals made (+4.8), free throws made (+3.1), offensive rebounds (+2.6), defensive rebounds (+2.3), total rebounds (+4.9) and blocks (+1.8)
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- Shaquille O'Neal had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.2) and personal fouls (+1.4)
- Jason Kidd had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+4.6)
- Shaquille O'Neal had higher averages in field goals attempted (+5.1) and free throws attempted (+7.7)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Jason Kidd 12.9
Shaquille O'Neal 24.3
+11.4
Field Goals Made
Jason Kidd 4.6
Shaquille O'Neal 9.4
+4.8
Field Goals Attempted
Jason Kidd 11.7
Shaquille O'Neal 16.8
+5.1
3-Pointers Made
Jason Kidd 1.5
+1.5
Shaquille O'Neal 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Jason Kidd 4.6
+4.6
Shaquille O'Neal 0.0
Free Throws Made
Jason Kidd 2.3
Shaquille O'Neal 5.4
+3.1
Free Throws Attempted
Jason Kidd 3.0
Shaquille O'Neal 10.7
+7.7
Offensive Rebounds
Jason Kidd 1.4
Shaquille O'Neal 4.0
+2.6
Defensive Rebounds
Jason Kidd 5.3
Shaquille O'Neal 7.6
+2.3
Total Rebounds
Jason Kidd 6.7
Shaquille O'Neal 11.6
+4.9
Assists
Jason Kidd 8.0
+5.3
Shaquille O'Neal 2.7
Steals
Jason Kidd 1.9
+1.4
Shaquille O'Neal 0.5
Blocks
Jason Kidd 0.3
Shaquille O'Neal 2.1
+1.8
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Jason Kidd 2.8
Shaquille O'Neal 3.0
+0.2
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Jason Kidd 2.2
Shaquille O'Neal 3.6
+1.4

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 Jason Kidd had more total assists and steals.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Jason Kidd had more 3-pointers made (+236), assists (+681) and steals (+185)
- Shaquille O'Neal played more games (+58) and had more points (+3,207), field goals made (+1,321), free throws made (+801), offensive rebounds (+648), defensive rebounds (+802), total rebounds (+1,450) and blocks (+407)
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- Shaquille O'Neal had more turnovers (+199) and personal fouls (+421)
- Jason Kidd had more 3-pointers attempted (+733)
- Shaquille O'Neal had more field goals attempted (+1,784) and free throws attempted (+1,847)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Jason Kidd 17
Shaquille O'Neal 17
Games
Jason Kidd 158
Shaquille O'Neal 216
+58
Points
Jason Kidd 2,043
Shaquille O'Neal 5,250
+3,207
Field Goals Made
Jason Kidd 720
Shaquille O'Neal 2,041
+1,321
Field Goals Attempted
Jason Kidd 1,843
Shaquille O'Neal 3,627
+1,784
3-Pointers Made
Jason Kidd 236
+236
Shaquille O'Neal 0
3-Pointers Attempted
Jason Kidd 733
+733
Shaquille O'Neal 0
Free Throws Made
Jason Kidd 367
Shaquille O'Neal 1,168
+801
Free Throws Attempted
Jason Kidd 470
Shaquille O'Neal 2,317
+1,847
Offensive Rebounds
Jason Kidd 218
Shaquille O'Neal 866
+648
Defensive Rebounds
Jason Kidd 840
Shaquille O'Neal 1,642
+802
Total Rebounds
Jason Kidd 1,058
Shaquille O'Neal 2,508
+1,450
Assists
Jason Kidd 1,263
+681
Shaquille O'Neal 582
Steals
Jason Kidd 302
+185
Shaquille O'Neal 117
Blocks
Jason Kidd 52
Shaquille O'Neal 459
+407
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Jason Kidd 450
Shaquille O'Neal 649
+199
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Jason Kidd 348
Shaquille O'Neal 769
+421

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Jason Kidd 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
Jason Kidd 39.1%
Shaquille O'Neal 56.3%
+17.2
3-Point Percentage
Jason Kidd 32.2%
+32.2
Shaquille O'Neal 0%
Free Throw Percentage
Jason Kidd 78.1%
+27.7
Shaquille O'Neal 50.4%
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