Complete Stats Comparison of Kevin Love and Shaquille O'Neal

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Kevin Love 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
Kevin Love0
0
17
seasons
Shaquille O'Neal4
(points, rebounds, assists, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		19
seasons
they are tied1
(steals)
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Kevin Love1
(steals)		0
6
Playoffs
Shaquille O'Neal4
(points, rebounds, assists, 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
Kevin Love4
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
Kevin Love4
stats		3
stats		2
stats
Shaquille O'Neal8
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, Shaquille O'Neal has better averages in points, rebounds, assists and blocks than Kevin Love. They are tied in steals.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Kevin Love has better averages in 3-pointers made (+1.8) and defensive rebounds (+0.2)
- Shaquille O'Neal has better averages in points (+7.5), field goals made (+4.1), free throws made (+1.1), offensive rebounds (+1.2), total rebounds (+0.9), assists (+0.2) and blocks (+1.9)
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- Shaquille O'Neal has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.9) and personal fouls (+1.5)
- Kevin Love has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+4.8)
- Shaquille O'Neal has higher averages in field goals attempted (+3.9) and free throws attempted (+4.7)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Kevin Love 16.2
Shaquille O'Neal 23.7
+7.5
Field Goals Made
Kevin Love 5.3
Shaquille O'Neal 9.4
+4.1
Field Goals Attempted
Kevin Love 12.2
Shaquille O'Neal 16.1
+3.9
3-Pointers Made
Kevin Love 1.8
+1.8
Shaquille O'Neal 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Kevin Love 4.8
+4.8
Shaquille O'Neal 0.0
Free Throws Made
Kevin Love 3.8
Shaquille O'Neal 4.9
+1.1
Free Throws Attempted
Kevin Love 4.6
Shaquille O'Neal 9.3
+4.7
Offensive Rebounds
Kevin Love 2.3
Shaquille O'Neal 3.5
+1.2
Defensive Rebounds
Kevin Love 7.6
+0.2
Shaquille O'Neal 7.4
Total Rebounds
Kevin Love 10.0
Shaquille O'Neal 10.9
+0.9
Assists
Kevin Love 2.3
Shaquille O'Neal 2.5
+0.2
Steals
Kevin Love 0.6
Shaquille O'Neal 0.6
Blocks
Kevin Love 0.4
Shaquille O'Neal 2.3
+1.9
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kevin Love 1.8
Shaquille O'Neal 2.7
+0.9
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kevin Love 1.9
Shaquille O'Neal 3.4
+1.5

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 Kevin Love.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Kevin Love has more 3-pointers made (+1,673)
- Shaquille O'Neal played more years (+2) and games (+255), and has more points (+13,175), field goals made (+6,256), free throws made (+2,336), offensive rebounds (+1,993), defensive rebounds (+1,609), total rebounds (+3,602), assists (+854), steals (+162) and blocks (+2,364)
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- Shaquille O'Neal has more turnovers (+1,631) and personal fouls (+2,305)
- Kevin Love has more 3-pointers attempted (+4,520)
- Shaquille O'Neal has more field goals attempted (+7,873) and free throws attempted (+6,906)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Kevin Love 17
Shaquille O'Neal 19
+2
Games
Kevin Love 952
Shaquille O'Neal 1,207
+255
Points
Kevin Love 15,421
Shaquille O'Neal 28,596
+13,175
Field Goals Made
Kevin Love 5,074
Shaquille O'Neal 11,330
+6,256
Field Goals Attempted
Kevin Love 11,584
Shaquille O'Neal 19,457
+7,873
3-Pointers Made
Kevin Love 1,674
+1,673
Shaquille O'Neal 1
3-Pointers Attempted
Kevin Love 4,542
+4,520
Shaquille O'Neal 22
Free Throws Made
Kevin Love 3,599
Shaquille O'Neal 5,935
+2,336
Free Throws Attempted
Kevin Love 4,346
Shaquille O'Neal 11,252
+6,906
Offensive Rebounds
Kevin Love 2,216
Shaquille O'Neal 4,209
+1,993
Defensive Rebounds
Kevin Love 7,281
Shaquille O'Neal 8,890
+1,609
Total Rebounds
Kevin Love 9,497
Shaquille O'Neal 13,099
+3,602
Assists
Kevin Love 2,172
Shaquille O'Neal 3,026
+854
Steals
Kevin Love 577
Shaquille O'Neal 739
+162
Blocks
Kevin Love 368
Shaquille O'Neal 2,732
+2,364
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kevin Love 1,679
Shaquille O'Neal 3,310
+1,631
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kevin Love 1,841
Shaquille O'Neal 4,146
+2,305

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Kevin Love 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
Kevin Love 43.8%
Shaquille O'Neal 58.2%
+14.4
3-Point Percentage
Kevin Love 36.9%
+32.4
Shaquille O'Neal 4.5%
Free Throw Percentage
Kevin Love 82.8%
+30.1
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 has better averages in points, rebounds, assists and blocks while Kevin Love has better average in steals.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Kevin Love has better averages in 3-pointers made (+2.0) and steals (+0.1)
- Shaquille O'Neal has better averages in points (+11.7), field goals made (+5.3), free throws made (+3.0), offensive rebounds (+2.4), defensive rebounds (+0.8), total rebounds (+3.3), assists (+1.1) and blocks (+1.6)
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- Shaquille O'Neal has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.7) and personal fouls (+1.5)
- Kevin Love has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+5.0)
- Shaquille O'Neal has higher averages in field goals attempted (+6.5) and free throws attempted (+7.9)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Kevin Love 12.6
Shaquille O'Neal 24.3
+11.7
Field Goals Made
Kevin Love 4.1
Shaquille O'Neal 9.4
+5.3
Field Goals Attempted
Kevin Love 10.3
Shaquille O'Neal 16.8
+6.5
3-Pointers Made
Kevin Love 2.0
+2.0
Shaquille O'Neal 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Kevin Love 5.0
+5.0
Shaquille O'Neal 0.0
Free Throws Made
Kevin Love 2.4
Shaquille O'Neal 5.4
+3.0
Free Throws Attempted
Kevin Love 2.8
Shaquille O'Neal 10.7
+7.9
Offensive Rebounds
Kevin Love 1.6
Shaquille O'Neal 4.0
+2.4
Defensive Rebounds
Kevin Love 6.8
Shaquille O'Neal 7.6
+0.8
Total Rebounds
Kevin Love 8.3
Shaquille O'Neal 11.6
+3.3
Assists
Kevin Love 1.6
Shaquille O'Neal 2.7
+1.1
Steals
Kevin Love 0.6
+0.1
Shaquille O'Neal 0.5
Blocks
Kevin Love 0.5
Shaquille O'Neal 2.1
+1.6
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kevin Love 1.3
Shaquille O'Neal 3.0
+1.7
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kevin Love 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 Kevin Love.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Kevin Love has more 3-pointers made (+175)
- Shaquille O'Neal played more years (+11) and games (+128), and has more points (+4,138), field goals made (+1,679), free throws made (+955), offensive rebounds (+726), defensive rebounds (+1,048), total rebounds (+1,774), assists (+438), steals (+62) and blocks (+418)
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- Shaquille O'Neal has more turnovers (+532) and personal fouls (+582)
- Kevin Love has more 3-pointers attempted (+441)
- Shaquille O'Neal has more field goals attempted (+2,723) and free throws attempted (+2,068)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Kevin Love 6
Shaquille O'Neal 17
+11
Games
Kevin Love 88
Shaquille O'Neal 216
+128
Points
Kevin Love 1,112
Shaquille O'Neal 5,250
+4,138
Field Goals Made
Kevin Love 362
Shaquille O'Neal 2,041
+1,679
Field Goals Attempted
Kevin Love 904
Shaquille O'Neal 3,627
+2,723
3-Pointers Made
Kevin Love 175
+175
Shaquille O'Neal 0
3-Pointers Attempted
Kevin Love 441
+441
Shaquille O'Neal 0
Free Throws Made
Kevin Love 213
Shaquille O'Neal 1,168
+955
Free Throws Attempted
Kevin Love 249
Shaquille O'Neal 2,317
+2,068
Offensive Rebounds
Kevin Love 140
Shaquille O'Neal 866
+726
Defensive Rebounds
Kevin Love 594
Shaquille O'Neal 1,642
+1,048
Total Rebounds
Kevin Love 734
Shaquille O'Neal 2,508
+1,774
Assists
Kevin Love 144
Shaquille O'Neal 582
+438
Steals
Kevin Love 55
Shaquille O'Neal 117
+62
Blocks
Kevin Love 41
Shaquille O'Neal 459
+418
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kevin Love 117
Shaquille O'Neal 649
+532
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kevin Love 187
Shaquille O'Neal 769
+582

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Kevin Love 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
Kevin Love 40.0%
Shaquille O'Neal 56.3%
+16.3
3-Point Percentage
Kevin Love 39.7%
+39.7
Shaquille O'Neal 0%
Free Throw Percentage
Kevin Love 85.5%
+35.1
Shaquille O'Neal 50.4%
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