Complete Stats Comparison of Shaquille O'Neal and James Worthy

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Shaquille O'Neal and James Worthy 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)		4
(points, rebounds, assists, blocks)		19
seasons
James Worthy2
(assists, steals)		1
(steals)		12
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)		4
(points, rebounds, assists, blocks)		17
Playoffs
James Worthy2
(assists, steals)		1
(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'Neal7
stats		10
stats		1
stat
James Worthy5
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'Neal7
stats		10
stats		1
stat
James Worthy5
stats		4
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 James Worthy had better averages in assists and steals.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Shaquille O'Neal had better averages in points (+6.1), field goals made (+2.0), free throws made (+2.3), offensive rebounds (+1.8), defensive rebounds (+4.0), total rebounds (+5.8) and blocks (+1.6)
- James Worthy had better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.1), assists (+0.5) and steals (+0.5)
- Shaquille O'Neal had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.7) and personal fouls (+1.3)
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- Shaquille O'Neal had higher averages in field goals attempted (+1.8) and free throws attempted (+5.9)
- James Worthy had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+0.5)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Shaquille O'Neal 23.7
+6.1
James Worthy 17.6
Field Goals Made
Shaquille O'Neal 9.4
+2.0
James Worthy 7.4
Field Goals Attempted
Shaquille O'Neal 16.1
+1.8
James Worthy 14.3
3-Pointers Made
Shaquille O'Neal 0.0
James Worthy 0.1
+0.1
3-Pointers Attempted
Shaquille O'Neal 0.0
James Worthy 0.5
+0.5
Free Throws Made
Shaquille O'Neal 4.9
+2.3
James Worthy 2.6
Free Throws Attempted
Shaquille O'Neal 9.3
+5.9
James Worthy 3.4
Offensive Rebounds
Shaquille O'Neal 3.5
+1.8
James Worthy 1.7
Defensive Rebounds
Shaquille O'Neal 7.4
+4.0
James Worthy 3.4
Total Rebounds
Shaquille O'Neal 10.9
+5.8
James Worthy 5.1
Assists
Shaquille O'Neal 2.5
James Worthy 3.0
+0.5
Steals
Shaquille O'Neal 0.6
James Worthy 1.1
+0.5
Blocks
Shaquille O'Neal 2.3
+1.6
James Worthy 0.7
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Shaquille O'Neal 2.7
+0.7
James Worthy 2.0
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Shaquille O'Neal 3.4
+1.3
James Worthy 2.1

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, assists and blocks while James Worthy had more total steals.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Shaquille O'Neal played more years (+7) and games (+281), and had more points (+12,276), field goals made (+4,452), free throws made (+3,488), offensive rebounds (+2,648), defensive rebounds (+5,743), total rebounds (+8,391), assists (+235) and blocks (+2,108)
- James Worthy had more 3-pointers made (+116) and steals (+302)
- Shaquille O'Neal had more turnovers (+1,451) and personal fouls (+2,171)
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- Shaquille O'Neal had more field goals attempted (+6,253) and free throws attempted (+8,068)
- James Worthy had more 3-pointers attempted (+464)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Shaquille O'Neal 19
+7
James Worthy 12
Games
Shaquille O'Neal 1,207
+281
James Worthy 926
Points
Shaquille O'Neal 28,596
+12,276
James Worthy 16,320
Field Goals Made
Shaquille O'Neal 11,330
+4,452
James Worthy 6,878
Field Goals Attempted
Shaquille O'Neal 19,457
+6,253
James Worthy 13,204
3-Pointers Made
Shaquille O'Neal 1
James Worthy 117
+116
3-Pointers Attempted
Shaquille O'Neal 22
James Worthy 486
+464
Free Throws Made
Shaquille O'Neal 5,935
+3,488
James Worthy 2,447
Free Throws Attempted
Shaquille O'Neal 11,252
+8,068
James Worthy 3,184
Offensive Rebounds
Shaquille O'Neal 4,209
+2,648
James Worthy 1,561
Defensive Rebounds
Shaquille O'Neal 8,890
+5,743
James Worthy 3,147
Total Rebounds
Shaquille O'Neal 13,099
+8,391
James Worthy 4,708
Assists
Shaquille O'Neal 3,026
+235
James Worthy 2,791
Steals
Shaquille O'Neal 739
James Worthy 1,041
+302
Blocks
Shaquille O'Neal 2,732
+2,108
James Worthy 624
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Shaquille O'Neal 3,310
+1,451
James Worthy 1,859
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Shaquille O'Neal 4,146
+2,171
James Worthy 1,975

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, James Worthy 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
James Worthy 52.1%
3-Point Percentage
Shaquille O'Neal 4.5%
James Worthy 24.1%
+19.6
Free Throw Percentage
Shaquille O'Neal 52.7%
James Worthy 76.9%
+24.2

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 James Worthy had better averages in assists and steals.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Shaquille O'Neal had better averages in points (+3.2), field goals made (+0.5), free throws made (+2.1), offensive rebounds (+2.2), defensive rebounds (+4.2), total rebounds (+6.4) and blocks (+1.4)
- James Worthy had better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.1), assists (+0.5) and steals (+0.7)
- Shaquille O'Neal had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.9) and personal fouls (+1.1)
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- Shaquille O'Neal had higher averages in field goals attempted (+0.5) and free throws attempted (+6.1)
- James Worthy had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+0.5)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Shaquille O'Neal 24.3
+3.2
James Worthy 21.1
Field Goals Made
Shaquille O'Neal 9.4
+0.5
James Worthy 8.9
Field Goals Attempted
Shaquille O'Neal 16.8
+0.5
James Worthy 16.3
3-Pointers Made
Shaquille O'Neal 0.0
James Worthy 0.1
+0.1
3-Pointers Attempted
Shaquille O'Neal 0.0
James Worthy 0.5
+0.5
Free Throws Made
Shaquille O'Neal 5.4
+2.1
James Worthy 3.3
Free Throws Attempted
Shaquille O'Neal 10.7
+6.1
James Worthy 4.6
Offensive Rebounds
Shaquille O'Neal 4.0
+2.2
James Worthy 1.8
Defensive Rebounds
Shaquille O'Neal 7.6
+4.2
James Worthy 3.4
Total Rebounds
Shaquille O'Neal 11.6
+6.4
James Worthy 5.2
Assists
Shaquille O'Neal 2.7
James Worthy 3.2
+0.5
Steals
Shaquille O'Neal 0.5
James Worthy 1.2
+0.7
Blocks
Shaquille O'Neal 2.1
+1.4
James Worthy 0.7
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Shaquille O'Neal 3.0
+0.9
James Worthy 2.1
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Shaquille O'Neal 3.6
+1.1
James Worthy 2.5

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 James Worthy had more total steals.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Shaquille O'Neal played more years (+8) and games (+73), and had more points (+2,228), field goals made (+774), free throws made (+694), offensive rebounds (+609), defensive rebounds (+1,152), total rebounds (+1,761), assists (+119) and blocks (+363)
- James Worthy had more 3-pointers made (+14) and steals (+60)
- Shaquille O'Neal had more turnovers (+351) and personal fouls (+417)
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- Shaquille O'Neal had more field goals attempted (+1,298) and free throws attempted (+1,665)
- James Worthy had more 3-pointers attempted (+67)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Shaquille O'Neal 17
+8
James Worthy 9
Games
Shaquille O'Neal 216
+73
James Worthy 143
Points
Shaquille O'Neal 5,250
+2,228
James Worthy 3,022
Field Goals Made
Shaquille O'Neal 2,041
+774
James Worthy 1,267
Field Goals Attempted
Shaquille O'Neal 3,627
+1,298
James Worthy 2,329
3-Pointers Made
Shaquille O'Neal 0
James Worthy 14
+14
3-Pointers Attempted
Shaquille O'Neal 0
James Worthy 67
+67
Free Throws Made
Shaquille O'Neal 1,168
+694
James Worthy 474
Free Throws Attempted
Shaquille O'Neal 2,317
+1,665
James Worthy 652
Offensive Rebounds
Shaquille O'Neal 866
+609
James Worthy 257
Defensive Rebounds
Shaquille O'Neal 1,642
+1,152
James Worthy 490
Total Rebounds
Shaquille O'Neal 2,508
+1,761
James Worthy 747
Assists
Shaquille O'Neal 582
+119
James Worthy 463
Steals
Shaquille O'Neal 117
James Worthy 177
+60
Blocks
Shaquille O'Neal 459
+363
James Worthy 96
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Shaquille O'Neal 649
+351
James Worthy 298
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Shaquille O'Neal 769
+417
James Worthy 352

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, James Worthy 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%
+1.9
James Worthy 54.4%
3-Point Percentage
Shaquille O'Neal 0%
James Worthy 20.9%
+20.9
Free Throw Percentage
Shaquille O'Neal 50.4%
James Worthy 72.7%
+22.3
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