Complete Stats Comparison of Karl Malone and Jermaine O'Neal

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Karl Malone and Jermaine 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 / 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
Karl Malone4
(points, rebounds, assists, steals)		4
(points, rebounds, assists, steals)		19
seasons
Jermaine O'Neal1
(blocks)		1
(blocks)		18
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Karl Malone4
(points, rebounds, assists, steals)		4
(points, rebounds, assists, steals)		19
Playoffs
Jermaine O'Neal1
(blocks)		1
(blocks)		14
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Karl Malone9
stats		11
stats		3
stats
Jermaine O'Neal3
stats		3
stats		0
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Karl Malone8
stats		11
stats		3
stats
Jermaine O'Neal3
stats		3
stats		0
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, Karl Malone had better averages in points, rebounds, assists and steals while Jermaine O'Neal had better average in blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Karl Malone had better averages in points (+11.8), field goals made (+4.1), 3-pointers made (+0.1), free throws made (+3.6), offensive rebounds (+0.4), defensive rebounds (+2.5), total rebounds (+2.9), assists (+2.2) and steals (+0.9)
- Jermaine O'Neal had better average in blocks (+1.0)
- Karl Malone had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.2) and personal fouls (+0.2)
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- Karl Malone had higher averages in field goals attempted (+6.9), 3-pointers attempted (+0.1) and free throws attempted (+4.7)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Karl Malone 25.0
+11.8
Jermaine O'Neal 13.2
Field Goals Made
Karl Malone 9.2
+4.1
Jermaine O'Neal 5.1
Field Goals Attempted
Karl Malone 17.8
+6.9
Jermaine O'Neal 10.9
3-Pointers Made
Karl Malone 0.1
+0.1
Jermaine O'Neal 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Karl Malone 0.2
+0.1
Jermaine O'Neal 0.1
Free Throws Made
Karl Malone 6.6
+3.6
Jermaine O'Neal 3.0
Free Throws Attempted
Karl Malone 8.9
+4.7
Jermaine O'Neal 4.2
Offensive Rebounds
Karl Malone 2.4
+0.4
Jermaine O'Neal 2.0
Defensive Rebounds
Karl Malone 7.7
+2.5
Jermaine O'Neal 5.2
Total Rebounds
Karl Malone 10.1
+2.9
Jermaine O'Neal 7.2
Assists
Karl Malone 3.6
+2.2
Jermaine O'Neal 1.4
Steals
Karl Malone 1.4
+0.9
Jermaine O'Neal 0.5
Blocks
Karl Malone 0.8
Jermaine O'Neal 1.8
+1.0
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Karl Malone 3.1
+1.2
Jermaine O'Neal 1.9
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Karl Malone 3.1
+0.2
Jermaine O'Neal 2.9

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Karl Malone played more years (+1) and games (+465), and had more points (+23,619), field goals made (+8,384), 3-pointers made (+71), free throws made (+6,780), offensive rebounds (+1,571), defensive rebounds (+6,136), total rebounds (+7,707), assists (+3,879) and steals (+1,615)
- Jermaine O'Neal had more blocks (+675)
- Karl Malone had more turnovers (+2,652) and personal fouls (+1,682)
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- Karl Malone had more field goals attempted (+15,185), 3-pointers attempted (+215) and free throws attempted (+8,980)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Karl Malone 19
+1
Jermaine O'Neal 18
Games
Karl Malone 1,476
+465
Jermaine O'Neal 1,011
Points
Karl Malone 36,928
+23,619
Jermaine O'Neal 13,309
Field Goals Made
Karl Malone 13,528
+8,384
Jermaine O'Neal 5,144
Field Goals Attempted
Karl Malone 26,210
+15,185
Jermaine O'Neal 11,025
3-Pointers Made
Karl Malone 85
+71
Jermaine O'Neal 14
3-Pointers Attempted
Karl Malone 310
+215
Jermaine O'Neal 95
Free Throws Made
Karl Malone 9,787
+6,780
Jermaine O'Neal 3,007
Free Throws Attempted
Karl Malone 13,188
+8,980
Jermaine O'Neal 4,208
Offensive Rebounds
Karl Malone 3,562
+1,571
Jermaine O'Neal 1,991
Defensive Rebounds
Karl Malone 11,406
+6,136
Jermaine O'Neal 5,270
Total Rebounds
Karl Malone 14,968
+7,707
Jermaine O'Neal 7,261
Assists
Karl Malone 5,248
+3,879
Jermaine O'Neal 1,369
Steals
Karl Malone 2,085
+1,615
Jermaine O'Neal 470
Blocks
Karl Malone 1,145
Jermaine O'Neal 1,820
+675
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Karl Malone 4,524
+2,652
Jermaine O'Neal 1,872
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Karl Malone 4,578
+1,682
Jermaine O'Neal 2,896

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Karl Malone had better field goal percentage, 3-point percentage and free throw percentage than Jermaine O'Neal.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Karl Malone 51.6%
+4.9
Jermaine O'Neal 46.7%
3-Point Percentage
Karl Malone 27.4%
+12.7
Jermaine O'Neal 14.7%
Free Throw Percentage
Karl Malone 74.2%
+2.7
Jermaine O'Neal 71.5%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Karl Malone had better averages in points (+13.1), field goals made (+4.7), free throws made (+3.5), offensive rebounds (+1.0), defensive rebounds (+3.2), total rebounds (+4.2), assists (+2.2) and steals (+0.9)
- Jermaine O'Neal had better average in blocks (+1.0)
- Karl Malone had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.1) and personal fouls (+0.5)
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- Karl Malone had higher averages in field goals attempted (+9.5) and free throws attempted (+4.6)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Karl Malone 24.7
+13.1
Jermaine O'Neal 11.6
Field Goals Made
Karl Malone 9.0
+4.7
Jermaine O'Neal 4.3
Field Goals Attempted
Karl Malone 19.5
+9.5
Jermaine O'Neal 10.0
3-Pointers Made
Karl Malone 0.0
Jermaine O'Neal 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Karl Malone 0.2
Jermaine O'Neal 0.2
Free Throws Made
Karl Malone 6.6
+3.5
Jermaine O'Neal 3.1
Free Throws Attempted
Karl Malone 8.9
+4.6
Jermaine O'Neal 4.3
Offensive Rebounds
Karl Malone 2.6
+1.0
Jermaine O'Neal 1.6
Defensive Rebounds
Karl Malone 8.1
+3.2
Jermaine O'Neal 4.9
Total Rebounds
Karl Malone 10.7
+4.2
Jermaine O'Neal 6.5
Assists
Karl Malone 3.2
+2.2
Jermaine O'Neal 1.0
Steals
Karl Malone 1.3
+0.9
Jermaine O'Neal 0.4
Blocks
Karl Malone 0.7
Jermaine O'Neal 1.7
+1.0
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Karl Malone 2.8
+1.1
Jermaine O'Neal 1.7
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Karl Malone 3.4
+0.5
Jermaine O'Neal 2.9

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Karl Malone played more years (+5) and games (+96), and had more points (+3,637), field goals made (+1,330), 3-pointers made (+6), free throws made (+971), offensive rebounds (+346), defensive rebounds (+1,085), total rebounds (+1,431), assists (+511) and steals (+223)
- Jermaine O'Neal had more blocks (+32)
- Karl Malone had more turnovers (+389) and personal fouls (+376)
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- Karl Malone had more field goals attempted (+2,798), 3-pointers attempted (+21) and free throws attempted (+1,310)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Karl Malone 19
+5
Jermaine O'Neal 14
Games
Karl Malone 193
+96
Jermaine O'Neal 97
Points
Karl Malone 4,761
+3,637
Jermaine O'Neal 1,124
Field Goals Made
Karl Malone 1,743
+1,330
Jermaine O'Neal 413
Field Goals Attempted
Karl Malone 3,768
+2,798
Jermaine O'Neal 970
3-Pointers Made
Karl Malone 6
+6
Jermaine O'Neal 0
3-Pointers Attempted
Karl Malone 37
+21
Jermaine O'Neal 16
Free Throws Made
Karl Malone 1,269
+971
Jermaine O'Neal 298
Free Throws Attempted
Karl Malone 1,725
+1,310
Jermaine O'Neal 415
Offensive Rebounds
Karl Malone 502
+346
Jermaine O'Neal 156
Defensive Rebounds
Karl Malone 1,560
+1,085
Jermaine O'Neal 475
Total Rebounds
Karl Malone 2,062
+1,431
Jermaine O'Neal 631
Assists
Karl Malone 610
+511
Jermaine O'Neal 99
Steals
Karl Malone 258
+223
Jermaine O'Neal 35
Blocks
Karl Malone 135
Jermaine O'Neal 167
+32
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Karl Malone 550
+389
Jermaine O'Neal 161
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Karl Malone 662
+376
Jermaine O'Neal 286

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Karl Malone had better field goal percentage, 3-point percentage and free throw percentage than Jermaine O'Neal.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Karl Malone 46.3%
+3.7
Jermaine O'Neal 42.6%
3-Point Percentage
Karl Malone 16.2%
+16.2
Jermaine O'Neal 0.0%
Free Throw Percentage
Karl Malone 73.6%
+1.8
Jermaine O'Neal 71.8%
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