Complete Stats Comparison of Shaquille O'Neal and Isiah Thomas

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Shaquille O'Neal and Isiah Thomas 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, rebounds, blocks)		3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		19
seasons
Isiah Thomas2
(assists, steals)		2
(assists, steals)		13
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Shaquille O'Neal3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		17
Playoffs
Isiah Thomas2
(assists, steals)		2
(assists, steals)		9
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'Neal8
stats		10
stats		1
stat
Isiah Thomas4
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'Neal8
stats		9
stats		1
stat
Isiah Thomas4
stats		5
stats		2
stats

- "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 Isiah Thomas had better averages in assists and steals.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Shaquille O'Neal had better averages in points (+4.5), field goals made (+2.1), free throws made (+0.8), offensive rebounds (+2.5), defensive rebounds (+4.8), total rebounds (+7.3) and blocks (+2.0)
- Isiah Thomas had better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.4), assists (+6.8) and steals (+1.3)
- Shaquille O'Neal had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.4)
- Isiah Thomas had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+1.1)
- Shaquille O'Neal had higher average in free throws attempted (+3.9)
- Isiah Thomas had higher averages in field goals attempted (+0.1) and 3-pointers attempted (+1.4)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Shaquille O'Neal 23.7
+4.5
Isiah Thomas 19.2
Field Goals Made
Shaquille O'Neal 9.4
+2.1
Isiah Thomas 7.3
Field Goals Attempted
Shaquille O'Neal 16.1
Isiah Thomas 16.2
+0.1
3-Pointers Made
Shaquille O'Neal 0.0
Isiah Thomas 0.4
+0.4
3-Pointers Attempted
Shaquille O'Neal 0.0
Isiah Thomas 1.4
+1.4
Free Throws Made
Shaquille O'Neal 4.9
+0.8
Isiah Thomas 4.1
Free Throws Attempted
Shaquille O'Neal 9.3
+3.9
Isiah Thomas 5.4
Offensive Rebounds
Shaquille O'Neal 3.5
+2.5
Isiah Thomas 1.0
Defensive Rebounds
Shaquille O'Neal 7.4
+4.8
Isiah Thomas 2.6
Total Rebounds
Shaquille O'Neal 10.9
+7.3
Isiah Thomas 3.6
Assists
Shaquille O'Neal 2.5
Isiah Thomas 9.3
+6.8
Steals
Shaquille O'Neal 0.6
Isiah Thomas 1.9
+1.3
Blocks
Shaquille O'Neal 2.3
+2.0
Isiah Thomas 0.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Shaquille O'Neal 2.7
Isiah Thomas 3.8
+1.1
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Shaquille O'Neal 3.4
+0.4
Isiah Thomas 3.0

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 Isiah Thomas had more total assists and steals.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Shaquille O'Neal played more years (+6) and games (+228), and had more points (+9,774), field goals made (+4,136), free throws made (+1,899), offensive rebounds (+3,258), defensive rebounds (+6,363), total rebounds (+9,621) and blocks (+2,483)
- Isiah Thomas had more 3-pointers made (+397), assists (+6,035) and steals (+1,122)
- Shaquille O'Neal had more personal fouls (+1,175)
- Isiah Thomas had more turnovers (+372)
- Shaquille O'Neal had more field goals attempted (+3,553) and free throws attempted (+5,936)
- Isiah Thomas had more 3-pointers attempted (+1,351)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Shaquille O'Neal 19
+6
Isiah Thomas 13
Games
Shaquille O'Neal 1,207
+228
Isiah Thomas 979
Points
Shaquille O'Neal 28,596
+9,774
Isiah Thomas 18,822
Field Goals Made
Shaquille O'Neal 11,330
+4,136
Isiah Thomas 7,194
Field Goals Attempted
Shaquille O'Neal 19,457
+3,553
Isiah Thomas 15,904
3-Pointers Made
Shaquille O'Neal 1
Isiah Thomas 398
+397
3-Pointers Attempted
Shaquille O'Neal 22
Isiah Thomas 1,373
+1,351
Free Throws Made
Shaquille O'Neal 5,935
+1,899
Isiah Thomas 4,036
Free Throws Attempted
Shaquille O'Neal 11,252
+5,936
Isiah Thomas 5,316
Offensive Rebounds
Shaquille O'Neal 4,209
+3,258
Isiah Thomas 951
Defensive Rebounds
Shaquille O'Neal 8,890
+6,363
Isiah Thomas 2,527
Total Rebounds
Shaquille O'Neal 13,099
+9,621
Isiah Thomas 3,478
Assists
Shaquille O'Neal 3,026
Isiah Thomas 9,061
+6,035
Steals
Shaquille O'Neal 739
Isiah Thomas 1,861
+1,122
Blocks
Shaquille O'Neal 2,732
+2,483
Isiah Thomas 249
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Shaquille O'Neal 3,310
Isiah Thomas 3,682
+372
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Shaquille O'Neal 4,146
+1,175
Isiah Thomas 2,971

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Isiah Thomas 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%
+13.0
Isiah Thomas 45.2%
3-Point Percentage
Shaquille O'Neal 4.5%
Isiah Thomas 29.0%
+24.5
Free Throw Percentage
Shaquille O'Neal 52.7%
Isiah Thomas 75.9%
+23.2

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 and blocks while Isiah Thomas had better averages in assists and steals.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Shaquille O'Neal had better averages in points (+3.9), field goals made (+2.0), free throws made (+0.6), offensive rebounds (+2.8), defensive rebounds (+4.1), total rebounds (+6.9) and blocks (+1.8)
- Isiah Thomas had better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.7), assists (+6.2) and steals (+1.6)
- Shaquille O'Neal had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.3)
- Isiah Thomas had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.3)
- Shaquille O'Neal had higher average in free throws attempted (+4.5)
- Isiah Thomas had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+2.1)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Shaquille O'Neal 24.3
+3.9
Isiah Thomas 20.4
Field Goals Made
Shaquille O'Neal 9.4
+2.0
Isiah Thomas 7.4
Field Goals Attempted
Shaquille O'Neal 16.8
Isiah Thomas 16.8
3-Pointers Made
Shaquille O'Neal 0.0
Isiah Thomas 0.7
+0.7
3-Pointers Attempted
Shaquille O'Neal 0.0
Isiah Thomas 2.1
+2.1
Free Throws Made
Shaquille O'Neal 5.4
+0.6
Isiah Thomas 4.8
Free Throws Attempted
Shaquille O'Neal 10.7
+4.5
Isiah Thomas 6.2
Offensive Rebounds
Shaquille O'Neal 4.0
+2.8
Isiah Thomas 1.2
Defensive Rebounds
Shaquille O'Neal 7.6
+4.1
Isiah Thomas 3.5
Total Rebounds
Shaquille O'Neal 11.6
+6.9
Isiah Thomas 4.7
Assists
Shaquille O'Neal 2.7
Isiah Thomas 8.9
+6.2
Steals
Shaquille O'Neal 0.5
Isiah Thomas 2.1
+1.6
Blocks
Shaquille O'Neal 2.1
+1.8
Isiah Thomas 0.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Shaquille O'Neal 3.0
Isiah Thomas 3.3
+0.3
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Shaquille O'Neal 3.6
+0.3
Isiah Thomas 3.3

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 and blocks while Isiah Thomas had more total assists and steals.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Shaquille O'Neal played more years (+8) and games (+105), and had more points (+2,989), field goals made (+1,216), free throws made (+638), offensive rebounds (+732), defensive rebounds (+1,252), total rebounds (+1,984) and blocks (+421)
- Isiah Thomas had more 3-pointers made (+81), assists (+405) and steals (+117)
- Shaquille O'Neal had more turnovers (+280) and personal fouls (+406)
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- Shaquille O'Neal had more field goals attempted (+1,758) and free throws attempted (+1,628)
- Isiah Thomas had more 3-pointers attempted (+234)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Shaquille O'Neal 17
+8
Isiah Thomas 9
Games
Shaquille O'Neal 216
+105
Isiah Thomas 111
Points
Shaquille O'Neal 5,250
+2,989
Isiah Thomas 2,261
Field Goals Made
Shaquille O'Neal 2,041
+1,216
Isiah Thomas 825
Field Goals Attempted
Shaquille O'Neal 3,627
+1,758
Isiah Thomas 1,869
3-Pointers Made
Shaquille O'Neal 0
Isiah Thomas 81
+81
3-Pointers Attempted
Shaquille O'Neal 0
Isiah Thomas 234
+234
Free Throws Made
Shaquille O'Neal 1,168
+638
Isiah Thomas 530
Free Throws Attempted
Shaquille O'Neal 2,317
+1,628
Isiah Thomas 689
Offensive Rebounds
Shaquille O'Neal 866
+732
Isiah Thomas 134
Defensive Rebounds
Shaquille O'Neal 1,642
+1,252
Isiah Thomas 390
Total Rebounds
Shaquille O'Neal 2,508
+1,984
Isiah Thomas 524
Assists
Shaquille O'Neal 582
Isiah Thomas 987
+405
Steals
Shaquille O'Neal 117
Isiah Thomas 234
+117
Blocks
Shaquille O'Neal 459
+421
Isiah Thomas 38
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Shaquille O'Neal 649
+280
Isiah Thomas 369
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Shaquille O'Neal 769
+406
Isiah Thomas 363

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Isiah Thomas 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%
+12.2
Isiah Thomas 44.1%
3-Point Percentage
Shaquille O'Neal 0%
Isiah Thomas 34.6%
+34.6
Free Throw Percentage
Shaquille O'Neal 50.4%
Isiah Thomas 76.9%
+26.5
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