Complete Stats Comparison of Jermaine O'Neal and Dennis Rodman

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Jermaine O'Neal and Dennis Rodman 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
Jermaine O'Neal2
(points, blocks)		2
(points, blocks)		18
seasons
Dennis Rodman3
(rebounds, assists, steals)		3
(rebounds, assists, steals)		14
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Jermaine O'Neal2
(points, blocks)		2
(points, blocks)		14
Playoffs
Dennis Rodman3
(rebounds, assists, steals)		3
(rebounds, assists, steals)		11
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Jermaine O'Neal5
stats		6
stats		1
stat
Dennis Rodman7
stats		8
stats		2
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Jermaine O'Neal5
stats		6
stats		1
stat
Dennis Rodman6
stats		8
stats		2
stats
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, Dennis Rodman had better averages in rebounds, assists and steals while Jermaine O'Neal had better averages in points and blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Jermaine O'Neal had better averages in points (+5.9), field goals made (+2.1), free throws made (+1.8) and blocks (+1.2)
- Dennis Rodman had better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.1), offensive rebounds (+2.8), defensive rebounds (+3.2), total rebounds (+5.9), assists (+0.4) and steals (+0.2)
- Jermaine O'Neal had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.3)
- Dennis Rodman had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.2)
- Jermaine O'Neal had higher averages in field goals attempted (+5.1) and free throws attempted (+2.2)
- Dennis Rodman had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+0.3)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Jermaine O'Neal 13.2
+5.9
Dennis Rodman 7.3
Field Goals Made
Jermaine O'Neal 5.1
+2.1
Dennis Rodman 3.0
Field Goals Attempted
Jermaine O'Neal 10.9
+5.1
Dennis Rodman 5.8
3-Pointers Made
Jermaine O'Neal 0.0
Dennis Rodman 0.1
+0.1
3-Pointers Attempted
Jermaine O'Neal 0.1
Dennis Rodman 0.4
+0.3
Free Throws Made
Jermaine O'Neal 3.0
+1.8
Dennis Rodman 1.2
Free Throws Attempted
Jermaine O'Neal 4.2
+2.2
Dennis Rodman 2.0
Offensive Rebounds
Jermaine O'Neal 2.0
Dennis Rodman 4.8
+2.8
Defensive Rebounds
Jermaine O'Neal 5.2
Dennis Rodman 8.4
+3.2
Total Rebounds
Jermaine O'Neal 7.2
Dennis Rodman 13.1
+5.9
Assists
Jermaine O'Neal 1.4
Dennis Rodman 1.8
+0.4
Steals
Jermaine O'Neal 0.5
Dennis Rodman 0.7
+0.2
Blocks
Jermaine O'Neal 1.8
+1.2
Dennis Rodman 0.6
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Jermaine O'Neal 1.9
+0.3
Dennis Rodman 1.6
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Jermaine O'Neal 2.9
Dennis Rodman 3.1
+0.2

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Dennis Rodman had more total rebounds, assists and steals while Jermaine O'Neal had more total points and blocks.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Jermaine O'Neal played more years (+4) and games (+100), and had more points (+6,626), field goals made (+2,378), free throws made (+1,938) and blocks (+1,289)
- Dennis Rodman had more 3-pointers made (+68), offensive rebounds (+2,338), defensive rebounds (+2,355), total rebounds (+4,693), assists (+231) and steals (+141)
- Jermaine O'Neal had more turnovers (+388) and personal fouls (+53)
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- Jermaine O'Neal had more field goals attempted (+5,715) and free throws attempted (+2,376)
- Dennis Rodman had more 3-pointers attempted (+260)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Jermaine O'Neal 18
+4
Dennis Rodman 14
Games
Jermaine O'Neal 1,011
+100
Dennis Rodman 911
Points
Jermaine O'Neal 13,309
+6,626
Dennis Rodman 6,683
Field Goals Made
Jermaine O'Neal 5,144
+2,378
Dennis Rodman 2,766
Field Goals Attempted
Jermaine O'Neal 11,025
+5,715
Dennis Rodman 5,310
3-Pointers Made
Jermaine O'Neal 14
Dennis Rodman 82
+68
3-Pointers Attempted
Jermaine O'Neal 95
Dennis Rodman 355
+260
Free Throws Made
Jermaine O'Neal 3,007
+1,938
Dennis Rodman 1,069
Free Throws Attempted
Jermaine O'Neal 4,208
+2,376
Dennis Rodman 1,832
Offensive Rebounds
Jermaine O'Neal 1,991
Dennis Rodman 4,329
+2,338
Defensive Rebounds
Jermaine O'Neal 5,270
Dennis Rodman 7,625
+2,355
Total Rebounds
Jermaine O'Neal 7,261
Dennis Rodman 11,954
+4,693
Assists
Jermaine O'Neal 1,369
Dennis Rodman 1,600
+231
Steals
Jermaine O'Neal 470
Dennis Rodman 611
+141
Blocks
Jermaine O'Neal 1,820
+1,289
Dennis Rodman 531
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Jermaine O'Neal 1,872
+388
Dennis Rodman 1,484
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Jermaine O'Neal 2,896
+53
Dennis Rodman 2,843

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Dennis Rodman had better field goal percentage and 3-point percentage while Jermaine O'Neal had better free throw percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Jermaine O'Neal 46.7%
Dennis Rodman 52.1%
+5.4
3-Point Percentage
Jermaine O'Neal 14.7%
Dennis Rodman 23.1%
+8.4
Free Throw Percentage
Jermaine O'Neal 71.5%
+13.1
Dennis Rodman 58.4%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Dennis Rodman had better averages in rebounds, assists and steals while Jermaine O'Neal had better averages in points and blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Jermaine O'Neal had better averages in points (+5.2), field goals made (+1.7), free throws made (+2.0) and blocks (+1.1)
- Dennis Rodman had better averages in offensive rebounds (+2.1), defensive rebounds (+1.3), total rebounds (+3.4), assists (+0.2) and steals (+0.2)
- Jermaine O'Neal had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.2)
- Dennis Rodman had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.8)
- Jermaine O'Neal had higher averages in field goals attempted (+4.7) and free throws attempted (+2.2)
- Dennis Rodman had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+0.1)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Jermaine O'Neal 11.6
+5.2
Dennis Rodman 6.4
Field Goals Made
Jermaine O'Neal 4.3
+1.7
Dennis Rodman 2.6
Field Goals Attempted
Jermaine O'Neal 10.0
+4.7
Dennis Rodman 5.3
3-Pointers Made
Jermaine O'Neal 0.0
Dennis Rodman 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Jermaine O'Neal 0.2
Dennis Rodman 0.3
+0.1
Free Throws Made
Jermaine O'Neal 3.1
+2.0
Dennis Rodman 1.1
Free Throws Attempted
Jermaine O'Neal 4.3
+2.2
Dennis Rodman 2.1
Offensive Rebounds
Jermaine O'Neal 1.6
Dennis Rodman 3.7
+2.1
Defensive Rebounds
Jermaine O'Neal 4.9
Dennis Rodman 6.2
+1.3
Total Rebounds
Jermaine O'Neal 6.5
Dennis Rodman 9.9
+3.4
Assists
Jermaine O'Neal 1.0
Dennis Rodman 1.2
+0.2
Steals
Jermaine O'Neal 0.4
Dennis Rodman 0.6
+0.2
Blocks
Jermaine O'Neal 1.7
+1.1
Dennis Rodman 0.6
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Jermaine O'Neal 1.7
+0.2
Dennis Rodman 1.5
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Jermaine O'Neal 2.9
Dennis Rodman 3.7
+0.8

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Dennis Rodman had more total rebounds, assists and steals while Jermaine O'Neal had more total points and blocks.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Jermaine O'Neal played more years (+3) and had more points (+43), free throws made (+108) and blocks (+70)
- Dennis Rodman played more games (+72) and had more field goals made (+29), 3-pointers made (+7), offensive rebounds (+470), defensive rebounds (+575), total rebounds (+1,045), assists (+106) and steals (+71)
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- Dennis Rodman had more turnovers (+97) and personal fouls (+344)
- Jermaine O'Neal had more field goals attempted (+68) and free throws attempted (+63)
- Dennis Rodman had more 3-pointers attempted (+31)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Jermaine O'Neal 14
+3
Dennis Rodman 11
Games
Jermaine O'Neal 97
Dennis Rodman 169
+72
Points
Jermaine O'Neal 1,124
+43
Dennis Rodman 1,081
Field Goals Made
Jermaine O'Neal 413
Dennis Rodman 442
+29
Field Goals Attempted
Jermaine O'Neal 970
+68
Dennis Rodman 902
3-Pointers Made
Jermaine O'Neal 0
Dennis Rodman 7
+7
3-Pointers Attempted
Jermaine O'Neal 16
Dennis Rodman 47
+31
Free Throws Made
Jermaine O'Neal 298
+108
Dennis Rodman 190
Free Throws Attempted
Jermaine O'Neal 415
+63
Dennis Rodman 352
Offensive Rebounds
Jermaine O'Neal 156
Dennis Rodman 626
+470
Defensive Rebounds
Jermaine O'Neal 475
Dennis Rodman 1,050
+575
Total Rebounds
Jermaine O'Neal 631
Dennis Rodman 1,676
+1,045
Assists
Jermaine O'Neal 99
Dennis Rodman 205
+106
Steals
Jermaine O'Neal 35
Dennis Rodman 106
+71
Blocks
Jermaine O'Neal 167
+70
Dennis Rodman 97
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Jermaine O'Neal 161
Dennis Rodman 258
+97
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Jermaine O'Neal 286
Dennis Rodman 630
+344

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Dennis Rodman had better field goal percentage and 3-point percentage while Jermaine O'Neal had better free throw percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Jermaine O'Neal 42.6%
Dennis Rodman 49.0%
+6.4
3-Point Percentage
Jermaine O'Neal 0.0%
Dennis Rodman 14.9%
+14.9
Free Throw Percentage
Jermaine O'Neal 71.8%
+17.8
Dennis Rodman 54.0%
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