Complete Stats Comparison of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Shaquille O'Neal

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 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

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
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander3
(points, assists, steals)		0
7
seasons
Shaquille O'Neal2
(rebounds, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		19
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander3
(points, assists, steals)		0
4
Playoffs
Shaquille O'Neal2
(rebounds, 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
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander7
stats		3
stats		2
stats
Shaquille O'Neal5
stats		11
stats		1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander7
stats		3
stats		2
stats
Shaquille O'Neal5
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, out of the five main statistical categories, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has better averages in points, assists and steals while Shaquille O'Neal has better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has better averages in points (+0.7), 3-pointers made (+1.3), free throws made (+1.1), assists (+2.6) and steals (+0.8)
- Shaquille O'Neal has better averages in field goals made (+0.9), offensive rebounds (+2.7), defensive rebounds (+3.4), total rebounds (+6.1) and blocks (+1.5)
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- Shaquille O'Neal has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.4) and personal fouls (+1.1)
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has higher averages in field goals attempted (+0.9) and 3-pointers attempted (+3.7)
- Shaquille O'Neal has higher average in free throws attempted (+2.3)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 24.4
+0.7
Shaquille O'Neal 23.7
Field Goals Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 8.5
Shaquille O'Neal 9.4
+0.9
Field Goals Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 17.0
+0.9
Shaquille O'Neal 16.1
3-Pointers Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.3
+1.3
Shaquille O'Neal 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 3.7
+3.7
Shaquille O'Neal 0.0
Free Throws Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 6.0
+1.1
Shaquille O'Neal 4.9
Free Throws Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 7.0
Shaquille O'Neal 9.3
+2.3
Offensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 0.8
Shaquille O'Neal 3.5
+2.7
Defensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.0
Shaquille O'Neal 7.4
+3.4
Total Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.8
Shaquille O'Neal 10.9
+6.1
Assists
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.1
+2.6
Shaquille O'Neal 2.5
Steals
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.4
+0.8
Shaquille O'Neal 0.6
Blocks
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 0.8
Shaquille O'Neal 2.3
+1.5
Turnovers
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2.3
Shaquille O'Neal 2.7
+0.4
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2.3
Shaquille O'Neal 3.4
+1.1

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 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has more 3-pointers made (+613)
- Shaquille O'Neal played more years (+12) and games (+745), and has more points (+17,302), field goals made (+7,387), free throws made (+3,141), offensive rebounds (+3,858), defensive rebounds (+7,030), total rebounds (+10,888), assists (+664), steals (+73) and blocks (+2,362)
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- Shaquille O'Neal has more turnovers (+2,238) and personal fouls (+3,102)
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has more 3-pointers attempted (+1,707)
- Shaquille O'Neal has more field goals attempted (+11,585) and free throws attempted (+8,009)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 7
Shaquille O'Neal 19
+12
Games
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 462
Shaquille O'Neal 1,207
+745
Points
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 11,294
Shaquille O'Neal 28,596
+17,302
Field Goals Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 3,943
Shaquille O'Neal 11,330
+7,387
Field Goals Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 7,872
Shaquille O'Neal 19,457
+11,585
3-Pointers Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 614
+613
Shaquille O'Neal 1
3-Pointers Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,729
+1,707
Shaquille O'Neal 22
Free Throws Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,794
Shaquille O'Neal 5,935
+3,141
Free Throws Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 3,243
Shaquille O'Neal 11,252
+8,009
Offensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 351
Shaquille O'Neal 4,209
+3,858
Defensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,860
Shaquille O'Neal 8,890
+7,030
Total Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,211
Shaquille O'Neal 13,099
+10,888
Assists
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,362
Shaquille O'Neal 3,026
+664
Steals
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 666
Shaquille O'Neal 739
+73
Blocks
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 370
Shaquille O'Neal 2,732
+2,362
Turnovers
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,072
Shaquille O'Neal 3,310
+2,238
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,044
Shaquille O'Neal 4,146
+3,102

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 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
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 50.1%
Shaquille O'Neal 58.2%
+8.1
3-Point Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 35.5%
+31.0
Shaquille O'Neal 4.5%
Free Throw Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 86.2%
+33.5
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, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has better averages in points, assists and steals while Shaquille O'Neal has better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has better averages in points (+1.5), 3-pointers made (+1.5), free throws made (+1.0), assists (+3.0) and steals (+0.9)
- Shaquille O'Neal has better averages in field goals made (+0.5), offensive rebounds (+3.2), defensive rebounds (+3.0), total rebounds (+6.2) and blocks (+1.1)
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- Shaquille O'Neal has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.8) and personal fouls (+0.8)
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has higher averages in field goals attempted (+2.3) and 3-pointers attempted (+4.4)
- Shaquille O'Neal has higher average in free throws attempted (+3.3)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 25.8
+1.5
Shaquille O'Neal 24.3
Field Goals Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 8.9
Shaquille O'Neal 9.4
+0.5
Field Goals Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 19.1
+2.3
Shaquille O'Neal 16.8
3-Pointers Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.5
+1.5
Shaquille O'Neal 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.4
+4.4
Shaquille O'Neal 0.0
Free Throws Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 6.4
+1.0
Shaquille O'Neal 5.4
Free Throws Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 7.4
Shaquille O'Neal 10.7
+3.3
Offensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 0.8
Shaquille O'Neal 4.0
+3.2
Defensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.6
Shaquille O'Neal 7.6
+3.0
Total Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.4
Shaquille O'Neal 11.6
+6.2
Assists
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.7
+3.0
Shaquille O'Neal 2.7
Steals
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.4
+0.9
Shaquille O'Neal 0.5
Blocks
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.0
Shaquille O'Neal 2.1
+1.1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2.2
Shaquille O'Neal 3.0
+0.8
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2.8
Shaquille O'Neal 3.6
+0.8

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 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has more 3-pointers made (+71)
- Shaquille O'Neal played more years (+13) and games (+170), and has more points (+4,064), field goals made (+1,630), free throws made (+875), offensive rebounds (+828), defensive rebounds (+1,432), total rebounds (+2,260), assists (+320), steals (+53) and blocks (+414)
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- Shaquille O'Neal has more turnovers (+547) and personal fouls (+639)
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has more 3-pointers attempted (+203)
- Shaquille O'Neal has more field goals attempted (+2,749) and free throws attempted (+1,976)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4
Shaquille O'Neal 17
+13
Games
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 46
Shaquille O'Neal 216
+170
Points
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,186
Shaquille O'Neal 5,250
+4,064
Field Goals Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 411
Shaquille O'Neal 2,041
+1,630
Field Goals Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 878
Shaquille O'Neal 3,627
+2,749
3-Pointers Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 71
+71
Shaquille O'Neal 0
3-Pointers Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 203
+203
Shaquille O'Neal 0
Free Throws Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 293
Shaquille O'Neal 1,168
+875
Free Throws Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 341
Shaquille O'Neal 2,317
+1,976
Offensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 38
Shaquille O'Neal 866
+828
Defensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 210
Shaquille O'Neal 1,642
+1,432
Total Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 248
Shaquille O'Neal 2,508
+2,260
Assists
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 262
Shaquille O'Neal 582
+320
Steals
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 64
Shaquille O'Neal 117
+53
Blocks
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 45
Shaquille O'Neal 459
+414
Turnovers
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 102
Shaquille O'Neal 649
+547
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 130
Shaquille O'Neal 769
+639

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 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
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 46.8%
Shaquille O'Neal 56.3%
+9.5
3-Point Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 35.0%
+35.0
Shaquille O'Neal 0%
Free Throw Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 85.9%
+35.5
Shaquille O'Neal 50.4%
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