Complete Stats Comparison of Ray Allen and Shaquille O'Neal

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Ray Allen 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
Ray Allen2
(assists, steals)		2
(assists, steals)		18
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
Ray Allen1
(steals)		1
(steals)		11
Playoffs
Shaquille O'Neal4
(points, rebounds, assists, blocks)		4
(points, rebounds, assists, 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
Ray Allen5
stats		6
stats		2
stats
Shaquille O'Neal7
stats		8
stats		1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Ray Allen4
stats		4
stats		2
stats
Shaquille O'Neal8
stats		10
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 had better averages in points, rebounds and blocks while Ray Allen had better averages in assists and steals.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Ray Allen had better averages in 3-pointers made (+2.3), assists (+0.9) and steals (+0.5)
- Shaquille O'Neal had better averages in points (+4.8), field goals made (+2.8), free throws made (+1.5), offensive rebounds (+2.6), defensive rebounds (+4.3), total rebounds (+6.8) and blocks (+2.1)
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- Shaquille O'Neal had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.6) and personal fouls (+1.2)
- Ray Allen had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+5.7)
- Shaquille O'Neal had higher averages in field goals attempted (+1.5) and free throws attempted (+5.5)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Ray Allen 18.9
Shaquille O'Neal 23.7
+4.8
Field Goals Made
Ray Allen 6.6
Shaquille O'Neal 9.4
+2.8
Field Goals Attempted
Ray Allen 14.6
Shaquille O'Neal 16.1
+1.5
3-Pointers Made
Ray Allen 2.3
+2.3
Shaquille O'Neal 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Ray Allen 5.7
+5.7
Shaquille O'Neal 0.0
Free Throws Made
Ray Allen 3.4
Shaquille O'Neal 4.9
+1.5
Free Throws Attempted
Ray Allen 3.8
Shaquille O'Neal 9.3
+5.5
Offensive Rebounds
Ray Allen 0.9
Shaquille O'Neal 3.5
+2.6
Defensive Rebounds
Ray Allen 3.1
Shaquille O'Neal 7.4
+4.3
Total Rebounds
Ray Allen 4.1
Shaquille O'Neal 10.9
+6.8
Assists
Ray Allen 3.4
+0.9
Shaquille O'Neal 2.5
Steals
Ray Allen 1.1
+0.5
Shaquille O'Neal 0.6
Blocks
Ray Allen 0.2
Shaquille O'Neal 2.3
+2.1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Ray Allen 2.1
Shaquille O'Neal 2.7
+0.6
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Ray Allen 2.2
Shaquille O'Neal 3.4
+1.2

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 Ray Allen had more total assists and steals.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Ray Allen played more games (+93) and had more 3-pointers made (+2,972), assists (+1,335) and steals (+712)
- Shaquille O'Neal played more years (+1) and had more points (+4,091), field goals made (+2,763), free throws made (+1,537), offensive rebounds (+2,979), defensive rebounds (+4,848), total rebounds (+7,827) and blocks (+2,488)
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- Shaquille O'Neal had more turnovers (+601) and personal fouls (+1,288)
- Ray Allen had more 3-pointers attempted (+7,407)
- Shaquille O'Neal had more field goals attempted (+502) and free throws attempted (+6,332)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Ray Allen 18
Shaquille O'Neal 19
+1
Games
Ray Allen 1,300
+93
Shaquille O'Neal 1,207
Points
Ray Allen 24,505
Shaquille O'Neal 28,596
+4,091
Field Goals Made
Ray Allen 8,567
Shaquille O'Neal 11,330
+2,763
Field Goals Attempted
Ray Allen 18,955
Shaquille O'Neal 19,457
+502
3-Pointers Made
Ray Allen 2,973
+2,972
Shaquille O'Neal 1
3-Pointers Attempted
Ray Allen 7,429
+7,407
Shaquille O'Neal 22
Free Throws Made
Ray Allen 4,398
Shaquille O'Neal 5,935
+1,537
Free Throws Attempted
Ray Allen 4,920
Shaquille O'Neal 11,252
+6,332
Offensive Rebounds
Ray Allen 1,230
Shaquille O'Neal 4,209
+2,979
Defensive Rebounds
Ray Allen 4,042
Shaquille O'Neal 8,890
+4,848
Total Rebounds
Ray Allen 5,272
Shaquille O'Neal 13,099
+7,827
Assists
Ray Allen 4,361
+1,335
Shaquille O'Neal 3,026
Steals
Ray Allen 1,451
+712
Shaquille O'Neal 739
Blocks
Ray Allen 244
Shaquille O'Neal 2,732
+2,488
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Ray Allen 2,709
Shaquille O'Neal 3,310
+601
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Ray Allen 2,858
Shaquille O'Neal 4,146
+1,288

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Ray Allen 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
Ray Allen 45.2%
Shaquille O'Neal 58.2%
+13.0
3-Point Percentage
Ray Allen 40.0%
+35.5
Shaquille O'Neal 4.5%
Free Throw Percentage
Ray Allen 89.4%
+36.7
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, assists and blocks while Ray Allen had better average in steals.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Ray Allen had better averages in 3-pointers made (+2.3) and steals (+0.5)
- Shaquille O'Neal had better averages in points (+8.2), field goals made (+4.0), free throws made (+2.4), offensive rebounds (+3.2), defensive rebounds (+4.6), total rebounds (+7.8), assists (+0.1) and blocks (+1.9)
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- Shaquille O'Neal had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.4) and personal fouls (+1.2)
- Ray Allen had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+5.6)
- Shaquille O'Neal had higher averages in field goals attempted (+4.5) and free throws attempted (+7.3)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Ray Allen 16.1
Shaquille O'Neal 24.3
+8.2
Field Goals Made
Ray Allen 5.4
Shaquille O'Neal 9.4
+4.0
Field Goals Attempted
Ray Allen 12.3
Shaquille O'Neal 16.8
+4.5
3-Pointers Made
Ray Allen 2.3
+2.3
Shaquille O'Neal 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Ray Allen 5.6
+5.6
Shaquille O'Neal 0.0
Free Throws Made
Ray Allen 3.0
Shaquille O'Neal 5.4
+2.4
Free Throws Attempted
Ray Allen 3.4
Shaquille O'Neal 10.7
+7.3
Offensive Rebounds
Ray Allen 0.8
Shaquille O'Neal 4.0
+3.2
Defensive Rebounds
Ray Allen 3.0
Shaquille O'Neal 7.6
+4.6
Total Rebounds
Ray Allen 3.8
Shaquille O'Neal 11.6
+7.8
Assists
Ray Allen 2.6
Shaquille O'Neal 2.7
+0.1
Steals
Ray Allen 1.0
+0.5
Shaquille O'Neal 0.5
Blocks
Ray Allen 0.2
Shaquille O'Neal 2.1
+1.9
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Ray Allen 1.6
Shaquille O'Neal 3.0
+1.4
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Ray Allen 2.4
Shaquille O'Neal 3.6
+1.2

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, assists and blocks while Ray Allen had more total steals.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Ray Allen had more 3-pointers made (+385) and steals (+47)
- Shaquille O'Neal played more years (+6) and games (+45), and had more points (+2,501), field goals made (+1,113), free throws made (+660), offensive rebounds (+728), defensive rebounds (+1,132), total rebounds (+1,860), assists (+133) and blocks (+418)
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- Shaquille O'Neal had more turnovers (+375) and personal fouls (+367)
- Ray Allen had more 3-pointers attempted (+959)
- Shaquille O'Neal had more field goals attempted (+1,532) and free throws attempted (+1,742)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Ray Allen 11
Shaquille O'Neal 17
+6
Games
Ray Allen 171
Shaquille O'Neal 216
+45
Points
Ray Allen 2,749
Shaquille O'Neal 5,250
+2,501
Field Goals Made
Ray Allen 928
Shaquille O'Neal 2,041
+1,113
Field Goals Attempted
Ray Allen 2,095
Shaquille O'Neal 3,627
+1,532
3-Pointers Made
Ray Allen 385
+385
Shaquille O'Neal 0
3-Pointers Attempted
Ray Allen 959
+959
Shaquille O'Neal 0
Free Throws Made
Ray Allen 508
Shaquille O'Neal 1,168
+660
Free Throws Attempted
Ray Allen 575
Shaquille O'Neal 2,317
+1,742
Offensive Rebounds
Ray Allen 138
Shaquille O'Neal 866
+728
Defensive Rebounds
Ray Allen 510
Shaquille O'Neal 1,642
+1,132
Total Rebounds
Ray Allen 648
Shaquille O'Neal 2,508
+1,860
Assists
Ray Allen 449
Shaquille O'Neal 582
+133
Steals
Ray Allen 164
+47
Shaquille O'Neal 117
Blocks
Ray Allen 41
Shaquille O'Neal 459
+418
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Ray Allen 274
Shaquille O'Neal 649
+375
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Ray Allen 402
Shaquille O'Neal 769
+367

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Ray Allen 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
Ray Allen 44.3%
Shaquille O'Neal 56.3%
+12.0
3-Point Percentage
Ray Allen 40.1%
+40.1
Shaquille O'Neal 0%
Free Throw Percentage
Ray Allen 88.3%
+37.9
Shaquille O'Neal 50.4%
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