Complete Stats Comparison of Shaquille O'Neal and Rajon Rondo

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Shaquille O'Neal and Rajon Rondo 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 / 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
Rajon Rondo2
(assists, steals)		2
(assists, steals)		16
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
Rajon Rondo2
(assists, steals)		2
(assists, steals)		10
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		9
stats		1
stat
Rajon Rondo4
stats		5
stats		2
stats
they are tied1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Shaquille O'Neal7
stats		9
stats		1
stat
Rajon Rondo5
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 Rajon Rondo had better averages in assists and steals.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Shaquille O'Neal had better averages in points (+13.9), field goals made (+5.3), free throws made (+3.7), offensive rebounds (+2.5), defensive rebounds (+3.8), total rebounds (+6.4) and blocks (+2.2)
- Rajon Rondo had better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.5), assists (+5.4) and steals (+1.0)
- Shaquille O'Neal had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+1.3)
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- Shaquille O'Neal had higher averages in field goals attempted (+7.2) and free throws attempted (+7.4)
- Rajon Rondo had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+1.4)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Shaquille O'Neal 23.7
+13.9
Rajon Rondo 9.8
Field Goals Made
Shaquille O'Neal 9.4
+5.3
Rajon Rondo 4.1
Field Goals Attempted
Shaquille O'Neal 16.1
+7.2
Rajon Rondo 8.9
3-Pointers Made
Shaquille O'Neal 0.0
Rajon Rondo 0.5
+0.5
3-Pointers Attempted
Shaquille O'Neal 0.0
Rajon Rondo 1.4
+1.4
Free Throws Made
Shaquille O'Neal 4.9
+3.7
Rajon Rondo 1.2
Free Throws Attempted
Shaquille O'Neal 9.3
+7.4
Rajon Rondo 1.9
Offensive Rebounds
Shaquille O'Neal 3.5
+2.5
Rajon Rondo 1.0
Defensive Rebounds
Shaquille O'Neal 7.4
+3.8
Rajon Rondo 3.6
Total Rebounds
Shaquille O'Neal 10.9
+6.4
Rajon Rondo 4.5
Assists
Shaquille O'Neal 2.5
Rajon Rondo 7.9
+5.4
Steals
Shaquille O'Neal 0.6
Rajon Rondo 1.6
+1.0
Blocks
Shaquille O'Neal 2.3
+2.2
Rajon Rondo 0.1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Shaquille O'Neal 2.7
Rajon Rondo 2.7
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Shaquille O'Neal 3.4
+1.3
Rajon Rondo 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 and blocks while Rajon Rondo had more total assists and steals.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Shaquille O'Neal played more years (+3) and games (+250), and had more points (+19,259), field goals made (+7,444), free throws made (+4,819), offensive rebounds (+3,299), defensive rebounds (+5,451), total rebounds (+8,750) and blocks (+2,607)
- Rajon Rondo had more 3-pointers made (+448), assists (+4,558) and steals (+779)
- Shaquille O'Neal had more turnovers (+724) and personal fouls (+2,149)
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- Shaquille O'Neal had more field goals attempted (+10,941) and free throws attempted (+9,426)
- Rajon Rondo had more 3-pointers attempted (+1,362)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Shaquille O'Neal 19
+3
Rajon Rondo 16
Games
Shaquille O'Neal 1,207
+250
Rajon Rondo 957
Points
Shaquille O'Neal 28,596
+19,259
Rajon Rondo 9,337
Field Goals Made
Shaquille O'Neal 11,330
+7,444
Rajon Rondo 3,886
Field Goals Attempted
Shaquille O'Neal 19,457
+10,941
Rajon Rondo 8,516
3-Pointers Made
Shaquille O'Neal 1
Rajon Rondo 449
+448
3-Pointers Attempted
Shaquille O'Neal 22
Rajon Rondo 1,384
+1,362
Free Throws Made
Shaquille O'Neal 5,935
+4,819
Rajon Rondo 1,116
Free Throws Attempted
Shaquille O'Neal 11,252
+9,426
Rajon Rondo 1,826
Offensive Rebounds
Shaquille O'Neal 4,209
+3,299
Rajon Rondo 910
Defensive Rebounds
Shaquille O'Neal 8,890
+5,451
Rajon Rondo 3,439
Total Rebounds
Shaquille O'Neal 13,099
+8,750
Rajon Rondo 4,349
Assists
Shaquille O'Neal 3,026
Rajon Rondo 7,584
+4,558
Steals
Shaquille O'Neal 739
Rajon Rondo 1,518
+779
Blocks
Shaquille O'Neal 2,732
+2,607
Rajon Rondo 125
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Shaquille O'Neal 3,310
+724
Rajon Rondo 2,586
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Shaquille O'Neal 4,146
+2,149
Rajon Rondo 1,997

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Rajon Rondo 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%
+12.6
Rajon Rondo 45.6%
3-Point Percentage
Shaquille O'Neal 4.5%
Rajon Rondo 32.4%
+27.9
Free Throw Percentage
Shaquille O'Neal 52.7%
Rajon Rondo 61.1%
+8.4

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 Rajon Rondo had better averages in assists and steals.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Shaquille O'Neal had better averages in points (+11.8), field goals made (+4.4), free throws made (+3.5), offensive rebounds (+2.6), defensive rebounds (+3.5), total rebounds (+6.0) and blocks (+1.9)
- Rajon Rondo had better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.5), assists (+5.8) and steals (+1.2)
- Shaquille O'Neal had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.4) and personal fouls (+1.2)
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- Shaquille O'Neal had higher averages in field goals attempted (+5.4) and free throws attempted (+7.8)
- Rajon Rondo had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+1.5)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Shaquille O'Neal 24.3
+11.8
Rajon Rondo 12.5
Field Goals Made
Shaquille O'Neal 9.4
+4.4
Rajon Rondo 5.0
Field Goals Attempted
Shaquille O'Neal 16.8
+5.4
Rajon Rondo 11.4
3-Pointers Made
Shaquille O'Neal 0.0
Rajon Rondo 0.5
+0.5
3-Pointers Attempted
Shaquille O'Neal 0.0
Rajon Rondo 1.5
+1.5
Free Throws Made
Shaquille O'Neal 5.4
+3.5
Rajon Rondo 1.9
Free Throws Attempted
Shaquille O'Neal 10.7
+7.8
Rajon Rondo 2.9
Offensive Rebounds
Shaquille O'Neal 4.0
+2.6
Rajon Rondo 1.4
Defensive Rebounds
Shaquille O'Neal 7.6
+3.5
Rajon Rondo 4.1
Total Rebounds
Shaquille O'Neal 11.6
+6.0
Rajon Rondo 5.6
Assists
Shaquille O'Neal 2.7
Rajon Rondo 8.5
+5.8
Steals
Shaquille O'Neal 0.5
Rajon Rondo 1.7
+1.2
Blocks
Shaquille O'Neal 2.1
+1.9
Rajon Rondo 0.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Shaquille O'Neal 3.0
+0.4
Rajon Rondo 2.6
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Shaquille O'Neal 3.6
+1.2
Rajon Rondo 2.4

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 Rajon Rondo had more total assists and steals.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Shaquille O'Neal played more years (+7) and games (+82), and had more points (+3,581), field goals made (+1,367), free throws made (+915), offensive rebounds (+677), defensive rebounds (+1,087), total rebounds (+1,764) and blocks (+435)
- Rajon Rondo had more 3-pointers made (+68), assists (+554) and steals (+111)
- Shaquille O'Neal had more turnovers (+300) and personal fouls (+449)
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- Shaquille O'Neal had more field goals attempted (+2,095) and free throws attempted (+1,927)
- Rajon Rondo had more 3-pointers attempted (+206)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Shaquille O'Neal 17
+7
Rajon Rondo 10
Games
Shaquille O'Neal 216
+82
Rajon Rondo 134
Points
Shaquille O'Neal 5,250
+3,581
Rajon Rondo 1,669
Field Goals Made
Shaquille O'Neal 2,041
+1,367
Rajon Rondo 674
Field Goals Attempted
Shaquille O'Neal 3,627
+2,095
Rajon Rondo 1,532
3-Pointers Made
Shaquille O'Neal 0
Rajon Rondo 68
+68
3-Pointers Attempted
Shaquille O'Neal 0
Rajon Rondo 206
+206
Free Throws Made
Shaquille O'Neal 1,168
+915
Rajon Rondo 253
Free Throws Attempted
Shaquille O'Neal 2,317
+1,927
Rajon Rondo 390
Offensive Rebounds
Shaquille O'Neal 866
+677
Rajon Rondo 189
Defensive Rebounds
Shaquille O'Neal 1,642
+1,087
Rajon Rondo 555
Total Rebounds
Shaquille O'Neal 2,508
+1,764
Rajon Rondo 744
Assists
Shaquille O'Neal 582
Rajon Rondo 1,136
+554
Steals
Shaquille O'Neal 117
Rajon Rondo 228
+111
Blocks
Shaquille O'Neal 459
+435
Rajon Rondo 24
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Shaquille O'Neal 649
+300
Rajon Rondo 349
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Shaquille O'Neal 769
+449
Rajon Rondo 320

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Rajon Rondo 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%
+12.3
Rajon Rondo 44.0%
3-Point Percentage
Shaquille O'Neal 0%
Rajon Rondo 33.0%
+33.0
Free Throw Percentage
Shaquille O'Neal 50.4%
Rajon Rondo 64.9%
+14.5
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