Complete Stats Comparison of Shaquille O'Neal and Dennis Rodman

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Shaquille 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
Shaquille O'Neal3
(points, assists, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		19
seasons
Dennis Rodman2
(rebounds, steals)		0
14
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Shaquille O'Neal4
(points, rebounds, assists, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		17
Playoffs
Dennis Rodman1
(steals)		0
11
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Shaquille O'Neal5
stats		10
stats		1
stat
Dennis Rodman7
stats		4
stats		2
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Shaquille O'Neal9
stats		11
stats		1
stat
Dennis Rodman2
stats		3
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, Shaquille O'Neal had better averages in points, assists and blocks while Dennis Rodman had better averages in rebounds and steals.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Shaquille O'Neal had better averages in points (+16.4), field goals made (+6.4), free throws made (+3.7), assists (+0.7) and blocks (+1.7)
- Dennis Rodman had better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.1), offensive rebounds (+1.3), defensive rebounds (+1.0), total rebounds (+2.2) and steals (+0.1)
- Shaquille O'Neal had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.1) and personal fouls (+0.3)
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- Shaquille O'Neal had higher averages in field goals attempted (+10.3) and free throws attempted (+7.3)
- Dennis Rodman had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+0.4)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Shaquille O'Neal 23.7
+16.4
Dennis Rodman 7.3
Field Goals Made
Shaquille O'Neal 9.4
+6.4
Dennis Rodman 3.0
Field Goals Attempted
Shaquille O'Neal 16.1
+10.3
Dennis Rodman 5.8
3-Pointers Made
Shaquille O'Neal 0.0
Dennis Rodman 0.1
+0.1
3-Pointers Attempted
Shaquille O'Neal 0.0
Dennis Rodman 0.4
+0.4
Free Throws Made
Shaquille O'Neal 4.9
+3.7
Dennis Rodman 1.2
Free Throws Attempted
Shaquille O'Neal 9.3
+7.3
Dennis Rodman 2.0
Offensive Rebounds
Shaquille O'Neal 3.5
Dennis Rodman 4.8
+1.3
Defensive Rebounds
Shaquille O'Neal 7.4
Dennis Rodman 8.4
+1.0
Total Rebounds
Shaquille O'Neal 10.9
Dennis Rodman 13.1
+2.2
Assists
Shaquille O'Neal 2.5
+0.7
Dennis Rodman 1.8
Steals
Shaquille O'Neal 0.6
Dennis Rodman 0.7
+0.1
Blocks
Shaquille O'Neal 2.3
+1.7
Dennis Rodman 0.6
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Shaquille O'Neal 2.7
+1.1
Dennis Rodman 1.6
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Shaquille O'Neal 3.4
+0.3
Dennis Rodman 3.1

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Shaquille O'Neal had more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Dennis Rodman.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Shaquille O'Neal played more years (+5) and games (+296), and had more points (+21,913), field goals made (+8,564), free throws made (+4,866), defensive rebounds (+1,265), total rebounds (+1,145), assists (+1,426), steals (+128) and blocks (+2,201)
- Dennis Rodman had more 3-pointers made (+81) and offensive rebounds (+120)
- Shaquille O'Neal had more turnovers (+1,826) and personal fouls (+1,303)
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- Shaquille O'Neal had more field goals attempted (+14,147) and free throws attempted (+9,420)
- Dennis Rodman had more 3-pointers attempted (+333)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Shaquille O'Neal 19
+5
Dennis Rodman 14
Games
Shaquille O'Neal 1,207
+296
Dennis Rodman 911
Points
Shaquille O'Neal 28,596
+21,913
Dennis Rodman 6,683
Field Goals Made
Shaquille O'Neal 11,330
+8,564
Dennis Rodman 2,766
Field Goals Attempted
Shaquille O'Neal 19,457
+14,147
Dennis Rodman 5,310
3-Pointers Made
Shaquille O'Neal 1
Dennis Rodman 82
+81
3-Pointers Attempted
Shaquille O'Neal 22
Dennis Rodman 355
+333
Free Throws Made
Shaquille O'Neal 5,935
+4,866
Dennis Rodman 1,069
Free Throws Attempted
Shaquille O'Neal 11,252
+9,420
Dennis Rodman 1,832
Offensive Rebounds
Shaquille O'Neal 4,209
Dennis Rodman 4,329
+120
Defensive Rebounds
Shaquille O'Neal 8,890
+1,265
Dennis Rodman 7,625
Total Rebounds
Shaquille O'Neal 13,099
+1,145
Dennis Rodman 11,954
Assists
Shaquille O'Neal 3,026
+1,426
Dennis Rodman 1,600
Steals
Shaquille O'Neal 739
+128
Dennis Rodman 611
Blocks
Shaquille O'Neal 2,732
+2,201
Dennis Rodman 531
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Shaquille O'Neal 3,310
+1,826
Dennis Rodman 1,484
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Shaquille O'Neal 4,146
+1,303
Dennis Rodman 2,843

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Dennis Rodman 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
Shaquille O'Neal 58.2%
+6.1
Dennis Rodman 52.1%
3-Point Percentage
Shaquille O'Neal 4.5%
Dennis Rodman 23.1%
+18.6
Free Throw Percentage
Shaquille O'Neal 52.7%
Dennis Rodman 58.4%
+5.7

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 Dennis Rodman had better average in steals.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Shaquille O'Neal had better averages in points (+17.9), field goals made (+6.8), free throws made (+4.3), offensive rebounds (+0.3), defensive rebounds (+1.4), total rebounds (+1.7), assists (+1.5) and blocks (+1.5)
- Dennis Rodman had better average in steals (+0.1)
- Shaquille O'Neal had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+1.5)
- Dennis Rodman had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.1)
- Shaquille O'Neal had higher averages in field goals attempted (+11.5) and free throws attempted (+8.6)
- Dennis Rodman had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+0.3)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Shaquille O'Neal 24.3
+17.9
Dennis Rodman 6.4
Field Goals Made
Shaquille O'Neal 9.4
+6.8
Dennis Rodman 2.6
Field Goals Attempted
Shaquille O'Neal 16.8
+11.5
Dennis Rodman 5.3
3-Pointers Made
Shaquille O'Neal 0.0
Dennis Rodman 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Shaquille O'Neal 0.0
Dennis Rodman 0.3
+0.3
Free Throws Made
Shaquille O'Neal 5.4
+4.3
Dennis Rodman 1.1
Free Throws Attempted
Shaquille O'Neal 10.7
+8.6
Dennis Rodman 2.1
Offensive Rebounds
Shaquille O'Neal 4.0
+0.3
Dennis Rodman 3.7
Defensive Rebounds
Shaquille O'Neal 7.6
+1.4
Dennis Rodman 6.2
Total Rebounds
Shaquille O'Neal 11.6
+1.7
Dennis Rodman 9.9
Assists
Shaquille O'Neal 2.7
+1.5
Dennis Rodman 1.2
Steals
Shaquille O'Neal 0.5
Dennis Rodman 0.6
+0.1
Blocks
Shaquille O'Neal 2.1
+1.5
Dennis Rodman 0.6
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Shaquille O'Neal 3.0
+1.5
Dennis Rodman 1.5
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Shaquille O'Neal 3.6
Dennis Rodman 3.7
+0.1

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Shaquille O'Neal had more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Dennis Rodman.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Shaquille O'Neal played more years (+6) and games (+47), and had more points (+4,169), field goals made (+1,599), free throws made (+978), offensive rebounds (+240), defensive rebounds (+592), total rebounds (+832), assists (+377), steals (+11) and blocks (+362)
- Dennis Rodman had more 3-pointers made (+7)
- Shaquille O'Neal had more turnovers (+391) and personal fouls (+139)
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- Shaquille O'Neal had more field goals attempted (+2,725) and free throws attempted (+1,965)
- Dennis Rodman had more 3-pointers attempted (+47)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Shaquille O'Neal 17
+6
Dennis Rodman 11
Games
Shaquille O'Neal 216
+47
Dennis Rodman 169
Points
Shaquille O'Neal 5,250
+4,169
Dennis Rodman 1,081
Field Goals Made
Shaquille O'Neal 2,041
+1,599
Dennis Rodman 442
Field Goals Attempted
Shaquille O'Neal 3,627
+2,725
Dennis Rodman 902
3-Pointers Made
Shaquille O'Neal 0
Dennis Rodman 7
+7
3-Pointers Attempted
Shaquille O'Neal 0
Dennis Rodman 47
+47
Free Throws Made
Shaquille O'Neal 1,168
+978
Dennis Rodman 190
Free Throws Attempted
Shaquille O'Neal 2,317
+1,965
Dennis Rodman 352
Offensive Rebounds
Shaquille O'Neal 866
+240
Dennis Rodman 626
Defensive Rebounds
Shaquille O'Neal 1,642
+592
Dennis Rodman 1,050
Total Rebounds
Shaquille O'Neal 2,508
+832
Dennis Rodman 1,676
Assists
Shaquille O'Neal 582
+377
Dennis Rodman 205
Steals
Shaquille O'Neal 117
+11
Dennis Rodman 106
Blocks
Shaquille O'Neal 459
+362
Dennis Rodman 97
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Shaquille O'Neal 649
+391
Dennis Rodman 258
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Shaquille O'Neal 769
+139
Dennis Rodman 630

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Dennis Rodman 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
Shaquille O'Neal 56.3%
+7.3
Dennis Rodman 49.0%
3-Point Percentage
Shaquille O'Neal 0%
Dennis Rodman 14.9%
+14.9
Free Throw Percentage
Shaquille O'Neal 50.4%
Dennis Rodman 54.0%
+3.6
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