Complete Stats Comparison of Shaquille O'Neal and Kristaps Porzingis

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Shaquille O'Neal and Kristaps Porzingis 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
Shaquille O'Neal4
(points, rebounds, assists, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		19
seasons
Kristaps Porzingis1
(steals)		0
10
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
Kristaps Porzingis1
(steals)		0
4
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		11
stats		1
stat
Kristaps Porzingis4
stats		3
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		11
stats		1
stat
Kristaps Porzingis4
stats		3
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 has better averages in points, rebounds, assists and blocks while Kristaps Porzingis has better average in steals.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Shaquille O'Neal has better averages in points (+4.1), field goals made (+2.5), free throws made (+0.9), offensive rebounds (+1.8), defensive rebounds (+1.4), total rebounds (+3.2), assists (+0.6) and blocks (+0.5)
- Kristaps Porzingis has better averages in 3-pointers made (+1.9) and steals (+0.1)
- Shaquille O'Neal has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.1) and personal fouls (+0.4)
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- Shaquille O'Neal has higher averages in field goals attempted (+1.2) and free throws attempted (+4.5)
- Kristaps Porzingis has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+5.2)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Shaquille O'Neal 23.7
+4.1
Kristaps Porzingis 19.6
Field Goals Made
Shaquille O'Neal 9.4
+2.5
Kristaps Porzingis 6.9
Field Goals Attempted
Shaquille O'Neal 16.1
+1.2
Kristaps Porzingis 14.9
3-Pointers Made
Shaquille O'Neal 0.0
Kristaps Porzingis 1.9
+1.9
3-Pointers Attempted
Shaquille O'Neal 0.0
Kristaps Porzingis 5.2
+5.2
Free Throws Made
Shaquille O'Neal 4.9
+0.9
Kristaps Porzingis 4.0
Free Throws Attempted
Shaquille O'Neal 9.3
+4.5
Kristaps Porzingis 4.8
Offensive Rebounds
Shaquille O'Neal 3.5
+1.8
Kristaps Porzingis 1.7
Defensive Rebounds
Shaquille O'Neal 7.4
+1.4
Kristaps Porzingis 6.0
Total Rebounds
Shaquille O'Neal 10.9
+3.2
Kristaps Porzingis 7.7
Assists
Shaquille O'Neal 2.5
+0.6
Kristaps Porzingis 1.9
Steals
Shaquille O'Neal 0.6
Kristaps Porzingis 0.7
+0.1
Blocks
Shaquille O'Neal 2.3
+0.5
Kristaps Porzingis 1.8
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Shaquille O'Neal 2.7
+1.1
Kristaps Porzingis 1.6
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Shaquille O'Neal 3.4
+0.4
Kristaps Porzingis 3.0

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 Kristaps Porzingis.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Shaquille O'Neal played more years (+9) and games (+693), and has more points (+18,508), field goals made (+7,794), free throws made (+3,893), offensive rebounds (+3,322), defensive rebounds (+5,816), total rebounds (+9,138), assists (+2,073), steals (+368) and blocks (+1,802)
- Kristaps Porzingis has more 3-pointers made (+973)
- Shaquille O'Neal has more turnovers (+2,463) and personal fouls (+2,607)
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- Shaquille O'Neal has more field goals attempted (+11,804) and free throws attempted (+8,792)
- Kristaps Porzingis has more 3-pointers attempted (+2,641)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Shaquille O'Neal 19
+9
Kristaps Porzingis 10
Games
Shaquille O'Neal 1,207
+693
Kristaps Porzingis 514
Points
Shaquille O'Neal 28,596
+18,508
Kristaps Porzingis 10,088
Field Goals Made
Shaquille O'Neal 11,330
+7,794
Kristaps Porzingis 3,536
Field Goals Attempted
Shaquille O'Neal 19,457
+11,804
Kristaps Porzingis 7,653
3-Pointers Made
Shaquille O'Neal 1
Kristaps Porzingis 974
+973
3-Pointers Attempted
Shaquille O'Neal 22
Kristaps Porzingis 2,663
+2,641
Free Throws Made
Shaquille O'Neal 5,935
+3,893
Kristaps Porzingis 2,042
Free Throws Attempted
Shaquille O'Neal 11,252
+8,792
Kristaps Porzingis 2,460
Offensive Rebounds
Shaquille O'Neal 4,209
+3,322
Kristaps Porzingis 887
Defensive Rebounds
Shaquille O'Neal 8,890
+5,816
Kristaps Porzingis 3,074
Total Rebounds
Shaquille O'Neal 13,099
+9,138
Kristaps Porzingis 3,961
Assists
Shaquille O'Neal 3,026
+2,073
Kristaps Porzingis 953
Steals
Shaquille O'Neal 739
+368
Kristaps Porzingis 371
Blocks
Shaquille O'Neal 2,732
+1,802
Kristaps Porzingis 930
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Shaquille O'Neal 3,310
+2,463
Kristaps Porzingis 847
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Shaquille O'Neal 4,146
+2,607
Kristaps Porzingis 1,539

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Kristaps Porzingis 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
Shaquille O'Neal 58.2%
+12.0
Kristaps Porzingis 46.2%
3-Point Percentage
Shaquille O'Neal 4.5%
Kristaps Porzingis 36.6%
+32.1
Free Throw Percentage
Shaquille O'Neal 52.7%
Kristaps Porzingis 83.0%
+30.3

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 has better averages in points, rebounds, assists and blocks while Kristaps Porzingis has better average in steals.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Shaquille O'Neal has better averages in points (+12.4), field goals made (+5.5), free throws made (+2.3), offensive rebounds (+2.7), defensive rebounds (+3.6), total rebounds (+6.4), assists (+1.7) and blocks (+1.1)
- Kristaps Porzingis has better averages in 3-pointers made (+1.1) and steals (+0.4)
- Shaquille O'Neal has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+2.2) and personal fouls (+1.1)
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- Shaquille O'Neal has higher averages in field goals attempted (+7.8) and free throws attempted (+6.8)
- Kristaps Porzingis has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+3.5)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Shaquille O'Neal 24.3
+12.4
Kristaps Porzingis 11.9
Field Goals Made
Shaquille O'Neal 9.4
+5.5
Kristaps Porzingis 3.9
Field Goals Attempted
Shaquille O'Neal 16.8
+7.8
Kristaps Porzingis 9.0
3-Pointers Made
Shaquille O'Neal 0.0
Kristaps Porzingis 1.1
+1.1
3-Pointers Attempted
Shaquille O'Neal 0.0
Kristaps Porzingis 3.5
+3.5
Free Throws Made
Shaquille O'Neal 5.4
+2.3
Kristaps Porzingis 3.1
Free Throws Attempted
Shaquille O'Neal 10.7
+6.8
Kristaps Porzingis 3.9
Offensive Rebounds
Shaquille O'Neal 4.0
+2.7
Kristaps Porzingis 1.3
Defensive Rebounds
Shaquille O'Neal 7.6
+3.6
Kristaps Porzingis 4.0
Total Rebounds
Shaquille O'Neal 11.6
+6.4
Kristaps Porzingis 5.2
Assists
Shaquille O'Neal 2.7
+1.7
Kristaps Porzingis 1.0
Steals
Shaquille O'Neal 0.5
Kristaps Porzingis 0.9
+0.4
Blocks
Shaquille O'Neal 2.1
+1.1
Kristaps Porzingis 1.0
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Shaquille O'Neal 3.0
+2.2
Kristaps Porzingis 0.8
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Shaquille O'Neal 3.6
+1.1
Kristaps Porzingis 2.5

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 Kristaps Porzingis.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Shaquille O'Neal played more years (+13) and games (+188), and has more points (+4,916), field goals made (+1,933), free throws made (+1,081), offensive rebounds (+831), defensive rebounds (+1,531), total rebounds (+2,362), assists (+555), steals (+93) and blocks (+431)
- Kristaps Porzingis has more 3-pointers made (+31)
- Shaquille O'Neal has more turnovers (+628) and personal fouls (+700)
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- Shaquille O'Neal has more field goals attempted (+3,376) and free throws attempted (+2,208)
- Kristaps Porzingis has more 3-pointers attempted (+99)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Shaquille O'Neal 17
+13
Kristaps Porzingis 4
Games
Shaquille O'Neal 216
+188
Kristaps Porzingis 28
Points
Shaquille O'Neal 5,250
+4,916
Kristaps Porzingis 334
Field Goals Made
Shaquille O'Neal 2,041
+1,933
Kristaps Porzingis 108
Field Goals Attempted
Shaquille O'Neal 3,627
+3,376
Kristaps Porzingis 251
3-Pointers Made
Shaquille O'Neal 0
Kristaps Porzingis 31
+31
3-Pointers Attempted
Shaquille O'Neal 0
Kristaps Porzingis 99
+99
Free Throws Made
Shaquille O'Neal 1,168
+1,081
Kristaps Porzingis 87
Free Throws Attempted
Shaquille O'Neal 2,317
+2,208
Kristaps Porzingis 109
Offensive Rebounds
Shaquille O'Neal 866
+831
Kristaps Porzingis 35
Defensive Rebounds
Shaquille O'Neal 1,642
+1,531
Kristaps Porzingis 111
Total Rebounds
Shaquille O'Neal 2,508
+2,362
Kristaps Porzingis 146
Assists
Shaquille O'Neal 582
+555
Kristaps Porzingis 27
Steals
Shaquille O'Neal 117
+93
Kristaps Porzingis 24
Blocks
Shaquille O'Neal 459
+431
Kristaps Porzingis 28
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Shaquille O'Neal 649
+628
Kristaps Porzingis 21
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Shaquille O'Neal 769
+700
Kristaps Porzingis 69

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Kristaps Porzingis 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
Shaquille O'Neal 56.3%
+13.3
Kristaps Porzingis 43.0%
3-Point Percentage
Shaquille O'Neal 0%
Kristaps Porzingis 31.3%
+31.3
Free Throw Percentage
Shaquille O'Neal 50.4%
Kristaps Porzingis 79.8%
+29.4
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