Complete Stats Comparison of Shaquille O'Neal and Tony Parker

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Shaquille O'Neal and Tony Parker 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
Tony Parker2
(assists, steals)		2
(assists, steals)		18
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
Tony Parker2
(assists, steals)		2
(assists, steals)		17
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		8
stats		1
stat
Tony Parker5
stats		6
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		7
stats		1
stat
Tony Parker5
stats		6
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, rebounds and blocks while Tony Parker had better averages in assists and steals.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Shaquille O'Neal had better averages in points (+8.2), field goals made (+3.2), free throws made (+2.2), offensive rebounds (+3.1), defensive rebounds (+5.0), total rebounds (+8.2) and blocks (+2.2)
- Tony Parker had better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.4), assists (+3.1) and steals (+0.2)
- Shaquille O'Neal had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.4) and personal fouls (+1.8)
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- Shaquille O'Neal had higher averages in field goals attempted (+3.5) and free throws attempted (+5.7)
- Tony Parker had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+1.3)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Shaquille O'Neal 23.7
+8.2
Tony Parker 15.5
Field Goals Made
Shaquille O'Neal 9.4
+3.2
Tony Parker 6.2
Field Goals Attempted
Shaquille O'Neal 16.1
+3.5
Tony Parker 12.6
3-Pointers Made
Shaquille O'Neal 0.0
Tony Parker 0.4
+0.4
3-Pointers Attempted
Shaquille O'Neal 0.0
Tony Parker 1.3
+1.3
Free Throws Made
Shaquille O'Neal 4.9
+2.2
Tony Parker 2.7
Free Throws Attempted
Shaquille O'Neal 9.3
+5.7
Tony Parker 3.6
Offensive Rebounds
Shaquille O'Neal 3.5
+3.1
Tony Parker 0.4
Defensive Rebounds
Shaquille O'Neal 7.4
+5.0
Tony Parker 2.4
Total Rebounds
Shaquille O'Neal 10.9
+8.2
Tony Parker 2.7
Assists
Shaquille O'Neal 2.5
Tony Parker 5.6
+3.1
Steals
Shaquille O'Neal 0.6
Tony Parker 0.8
+0.2
Blocks
Shaquille O'Neal 2.3
+2.2
Tony Parker 0.1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Shaquille O'Neal 2.7
+0.4
Tony Parker 2.3
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Shaquille O'Neal 3.4
+1.8
Tony Parker 1.6

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 Tony Parker had more total assists and steals.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Shaquille O'Neal played more years (+1) and had more points (+9,123), field goals made (+3,553), free throws made (+2,535), offensive rebounds (+3,768), defensive rebounds (+5,935), total rebounds (+9,703) and blocks (+2,634)
- Tony Parker played more games (+47) and had more 3-pointers made (+518), assists (+4,010) and steals (+314)
- Shaquille O'Neal had more turnovers (+445) and personal fouls (+2,087)
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- Shaquille O'Neal had more field goals attempted (+3,627) and free throws attempted (+6,727)
- Tony Parker had more 3-pointers attempted (+1,581)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Shaquille O'Neal 19
+1
Tony Parker 18
Games
Shaquille O'Neal 1,207
Tony Parker 1,254
+47
Points
Shaquille O'Neal 28,596
+9,123
Tony Parker 19,473
Field Goals Made
Shaquille O'Neal 11,330
+3,553
Tony Parker 7,777
Field Goals Attempted
Shaquille O'Neal 19,457
+3,627
Tony Parker 15,830
3-Pointers Made
Shaquille O'Neal 1
Tony Parker 519
+518
3-Pointers Attempted
Shaquille O'Neal 22
Tony Parker 1,603
+1,581
Free Throws Made
Shaquille O'Neal 5,935
+2,535
Tony Parker 3,400
Free Throws Attempted
Shaquille O'Neal 11,252
+6,727
Tony Parker 4,525
Offensive Rebounds
Shaquille O'Neal 4,209
+3,768
Tony Parker 441
Defensive Rebounds
Shaquille O'Neal 8,890
+5,935
Tony Parker 2,955
Total Rebounds
Shaquille O'Neal 13,099
+9,703
Tony Parker 3,396
Assists
Shaquille O'Neal 3,026
Tony Parker 7,036
+4,010
Steals
Shaquille O'Neal 739
Tony Parker 1,053
+314
Blocks
Shaquille O'Neal 2,732
+2,634
Tony Parker 98
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Shaquille O'Neal 3,310
+445
Tony Parker 2,865
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Shaquille O'Neal 4,146
+2,087
Tony Parker 2,059

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Tony Parker 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%
+9.1
Tony Parker 49.1%
3-Point Percentage
Shaquille O'Neal 4.5%
Tony Parker 32.4%
+27.9
Free Throw Percentage
Shaquille O'Neal 52.7%
Tony Parker 75.1%
+22.4

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 Tony Parker had better averages in assists and steals.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Shaquille O'Neal had better averages in points (+6.4), field goals made (+2.3), free throws made (+2.3), offensive rebounds (+3.5), defensive rebounds (+5.1), total rebounds (+8.7) and blocks (+2.0)
- Tony Parker had better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.5), assists (+2.4) and steals (+0.4)
- Shaquille O'Neal had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.4) and personal fouls (+1.7)
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- Shaquille O'Neal had higher averages in field goals attempted (+1.3) and free throws attempted (+6.5)
- Tony Parker had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+1.7)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Shaquille O'Neal 24.3
+6.4
Tony Parker 17.9
Field Goals Made
Shaquille O'Neal 9.4
+2.3
Tony Parker 7.1
Field Goals Attempted
Shaquille O'Neal 16.8
+1.3
Tony Parker 15.5
3-Pointers Made
Shaquille O'Neal 0.0
Tony Parker 0.5
+0.5
3-Pointers Attempted
Shaquille O'Neal 0.0
Tony Parker 1.7
+1.7
Free Throws Made
Shaquille O'Neal 5.4
+2.3
Tony Parker 3.1
Free Throws Attempted
Shaquille O'Neal 10.7
+6.5
Tony Parker 4.2
Offensive Rebounds
Shaquille O'Neal 4.0
+3.5
Tony Parker 0.5
Defensive Rebounds
Shaquille O'Neal 7.6
+5.1
Tony Parker 2.5
Total Rebounds
Shaquille O'Neal 11.6
+8.7
Tony Parker 2.9
Assists
Shaquille O'Neal 2.7
Tony Parker 5.1
+2.4
Steals
Shaquille O'Neal 0.5
Tony Parker 0.9
+0.4
Blocks
Shaquille O'Neal 2.1
+2.0
Tony Parker 0.1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Shaquille O'Neal 3.0
+0.4
Tony Parker 2.6
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Shaquille O'Neal 3.6
+1.7
Tony Parker 1.9

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 Tony Parker had more total assists and steals.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Shaquille O'Neal had more points (+1,205), field goals made (+428), free throws made (+468), offensive rebounds (+758), defensive rebounds (+1,084), total rebounds (+1,842) and blocks (+440)
- Tony Parker played more games (+10) and had more 3-pointers made (+119), assists (+561) and steals (+81)
- Shaquille O'Neal had more turnovers (+55) and personal fouls (+340)
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- Shaquille O'Neal had more field goals attempted (+126) and free throws attempted (+1,359)
- Tony Parker had more 3-pointers attempted (+385)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Shaquille O'Neal 17
Tony Parker 17
Games
Shaquille O'Neal 216
Tony Parker 226
+10
Points
Shaquille O'Neal 5,250
+1,205
Tony Parker 4,045
Field Goals Made
Shaquille O'Neal 2,041
+428
Tony Parker 1,613
Field Goals Attempted
Shaquille O'Neal 3,627
+126
Tony Parker 3,501
3-Pointers Made
Shaquille O'Neal 0
Tony Parker 119
+119
3-Pointers Attempted
Shaquille O'Neal 0
Tony Parker 385
+385
Free Throws Made
Shaquille O'Neal 1,168
+468
Tony Parker 700
Free Throws Attempted
Shaquille O'Neal 2,317
+1,359
Tony Parker 958
Offensive Rebounds
Shaquille O'Neal 866
+758
Tony Parker 108
Defensive Rebounds
Shaquille O'Neal 1,642
+1,084
Tony Parker 558
Total Rebounds
Shaquille O'Neal 2,508
+1,842
Tony Parker 666
Assists
Shaquille O'Neal 582
Tony Parker 1,143
+561
Steals
Shaquille O'Neal 117
Tony Parker 198
+81
Blocks
Shaquille O'Neal 459
+440
Tony Parker 19
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Shaquille O'Neal 649
+55
Tony Parker 594
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Shaquille O'Neal 769
+340
Tony Parker 429

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Tony Parker 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%
+10.2
Tony Parker 46.1%
3-Point Percentage
Shaquille O'Neal 0%
Tony Parker 30.9%
+30.9
Free Throw Percentage
Shaquille O'Neal 50.4%
Tony Parker 73.1%
+22.7
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