Complete Stats Comparison of Stephen Curry and Shaquille O'Neal

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Stephen Curry and Shaquille O'Neal 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
Stephen Curry3
(points, assists, steals)		2
(assists, steals)		16
seasons
Shaquille O'Neal2
(rebounds, blocks)		3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		19
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Stephen Curry3
(points, assists, steals)		2
(assists, steals)		10
Playoffs
Shaquille O'Neal2
(rebounds, blocks)		3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		17
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Stephen Curry5
stats		5
stats		2
stats
Shaquille O'Neal7
stats		9
stats		1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Stephen Curry5
stats		5
stats		2
stats
Shaquille O'Neal7
stats		9
stats		1
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, Stephen Curry has better averages in points, assists and steals while Shaquille O'Neal has better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Stephen Curry has better averages in points (+1.0), 3-pointers made (+4.0), assists (+3.9) and steals (+0.9)
- Shaquille O'Neal has better averages in field goals made (+1.0), free throws made (+1.0), offensive rebounds (+2.8), defensive rebounds (+3.4), total rebounds (+6.2) and blocks (+2.0)
- Stephen Curry has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.4)
- Shaquille O'Neal has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+1.1)
- Stephen Curry has higher averages in field goals attempted (+1.8) and 3-pointers attempted (+9.3)
- Shaquille O'Neal has higher average in free throws attempted (+5.0)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Stephen Curry 24.7
+1.0
Shaquille O'Neal 23.7
Field Goals Made
Stephen Curry 8.4
Shaquille O'Neal 9.4
+1.0
Field Goals Attempted
Stephen Curry 17.9
+1.8
Shaquille O'Neal 16.1
3-Pointers Made
Stephen Curry 4.0
+4.0
Shaquille O'Neal 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Stephen Curry 9.3
+9.3
Shaquille O'Neal 0.0
Free Throws Made
Stephen Curry 3.9
Shaquille O'Neal 4.9
+1.0
Free Throws Attempted
Stephen Curry 4.3
Shaquille O'Neal 9.3
+5.0
Offensive Rebounds
Stephen Curry 0.7
Shaquille O'Neal 3.5
+2.8
Defensive Rebounds
Stephen Curry 4.0
Shaquille O'Neal 7.4
+3.4
Total Rebounds
Stephen Curry 4.7
Shaquille O'Neal 10.9
+6.2
Assists
Stephen Curry 6.4
+3.9
Shaquille O'Neal 2.5
Steals
Stephen Curry 1.5
+0.9
Shaquille O'Neal 0.6
Blocks
Stephen Curry 0.3
Shaquille O'Neal 2.3
+2.0
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Stephen Curry 3.1
+0.4
Shaquille O'Neal 2.7
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Stephen Curry 2.3
Shaquille O'Neal 3.4
+1.1

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 has more total points, rebounds and blocks while Stephen Curry has more total assists and steals.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Stephen Curry has more 3-pointers made (+4,057), assists (+3,514) and steals (+814)
- Shaquille O'Neal played more years (+3) and games (+181), and has more points (+3,210), field goals made (+2,682), free throws made (+1,903), offensive rebounds (+3,540), defensive rebounds (+4,740), total rebounds (+8,280) and blocks (+2,467)
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- Shaquille O'Neal has more turnovers (+123) and personal fouls (+1,836)
- Stephen Curry has more 3-pointers attempted (+9,567)
- Shaquille O'Neal has more field goals attempted (+1,101) and free throws attempted (+6,828)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Stephen Curry 16
Shaquille O'Neal 19
+3
Games
Stephen Curry 1,026
Shaquille O'Neal 1,207
+181
Points
Stephen Curry 25,386
Shaquille O'Neal 28,596
+3,210
Field Goals Made
Stephen Curry 8,648
Shaquille O'Neal 11,330
+2,682
Field Goals Attempted
Stephen Curry 18,356
Shaquille O'Neal 19,457
+1,101
3-Pointers Made
Stephen Curry 4,058
+4,057
Shaquille O'Neal 1
3-Pointers Attempted
Stephen Curry 9,589
+9,567
Shaquille O'Neal 22
Free Throws Made
Stephen Curry 4,032
Shaquille O'Neal 5,935
+1,903
Free Throws Attempted
Stephen Curry 4,424
Shaquille O'Neal 11,252
+6,828
Offensive Rebounds
Stephen Curry 669
Shaquille O'Neal 4,209
+3,540
Defensive Rebounds
Stephen Curry 4,150
Shaquille O'Neal 8,890
+4,740
Total Rebounds
Stephen Curry 4,819
Shaquille O'Neal 13,099
+8,280
Assists
Stephen Curry 6,540
+3,514
Shaquille O'Neal 3,026
Steals
Stephen Curry 1,553
+814
Shaquille O'Neal 739
Blocks
Stephen Curry 265
Shaquille O'Neal 2,732
+2,467
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Stephen Curry 3,187
Shaquille O'Neal 3,310
+123
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Stephen Curry 2,310
Shaquille O'Neal 4,146
+1,836

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Stephen Curry 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
Stephen Curry 47.1%
Shaquille O'Neal 58.2%
+11.1
3-Point Percentage
Stephen Curry 42.3%
+37.8
Shaquille O'Neal 4.5%
Free Throw Percentage
Stephen Curry 91.1%
+38.4
Shaquille O'Neal 52.7%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Stephen Curry has better averages in points, assists and steals while Shaquille O'Neal has better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Stephen Curry has better averages in points (+2.5), 3-pointers made (+4.2), assists (+3.4) and steals (+1.0)
- Shaquille O'Neal has better averages in field goals made (+0.4), free throws made (+0.7), offensive rebounds (+3.3), defensive rebounds (+3.0), total rebounds (+6.3) and blocks (+1.8)
- Stephen Curry has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.3)
- Shaquille O'Neal has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+1.1)
- Stephen Curry has higher averages in field goals attempted (+2.9) and 3-pointers attempted (+10.6)
- Shaquille O'Neal has higher average in free throws attempted (+5.5)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Stephen Curry 26.8
+2.5
Shaquille O'Neal 24.3
Field Goals Made
Stephen Curry 9.0
Shaquille O'Neal 9.4
+0.4
Field Goals Attempted
Stephen Curry 19.7
+2.9
Shaquille O'Neal 16.8
3-Pointers Made
Stephen Curry 4.2
+4.2
Shaquille O'Neal 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Stephen Curry 10.6
+10.6
Shaquille O'Neal 0.0
Free Throws Made
Stephen Curry 4.7
Shaquille O'Neal 5.4
+0.7
Free Throws Attempted
Stephen Curry 5.2
Shaquille O'Neal 10.7
+5.5
Offensive Rebounds
Stephen Curry 0.7
Shaquille O'Neal 4.0
+3.3
Defensive Rebounds
Stephen Curry 4.6
Shaquille O'Neal 7.6
+3.0
Total Rebounds
Stephen Curry 5.3
Shaquille O'Neal 11.6
+6.3
Assists
Stephen Curry 6.1
+3.4
Shaquille O'Neal 2.7
Steals
Stephen Curry 1.5
+1.0
Shaquille O'Neal 0.5
Blocks
Stephen Curry 0.3
Shaquille O'Neal 2.1
+1.8
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Stephen Curry 3.3
+0.3
Shaquille O'Neal 3.0
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Stephen Curry 2.5
Shaquille O'Neal 3.6
+1.1

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Shaquille O'Neal has more total points, rebounds and blocks while Stephen Curry has more total assists and steals.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Stephen Curry has more 3-pointers made (+650), assists (+371) and steals (+114)
- Shaquille O'Neal played more years (+7) and games (+61), and has more points (+1,103), field goals made (+653), free throws made (+447), offensive rebounds (+753), defensive rebounds (+927), total rebounds (+1,680) and blocks (+409)
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- Shaquille O'Neal has more turnovers (+133) and personal fouls (+381)
- Stephen Curry has more 3-pointers attempted (+1,637)
- Shaquille O'Neal has more field goals attempted (+571) and free throws attempted (+1,506)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Stephen Curry 10
Shaquille O'Neal 17
+7
Games
Stephen Curry 155
Shaquille O'Neal 216
+61
Points
Stephen Curry 4,147
Shaquille O'Neal 5,250
+1,103
Field Goals Made
Stephen Curry 1,388
Shaquille O'Neal 2,041
+653
Field Goals Attempted
Stephen Curry 3,056
Shaquille O'Neal 3,627
+571
3-Pointers Made
Stephen Curry 650
+650
Shaquille O'Neal 0
3-Pointers Attempted
Stephen Curry 1,637
+1,637
Shaquille O'Neal 0
Free Throws Made
Stephen Curry 721
Shaquille O'Neal 1,168
+447
Free Throws Attempted
Stephen Curry 811
Shaquille O'Neal 2,317
+1,506
Offensive Rebounds
Stephen Curry 113
Shaquille O'Neal 866
+753
Defensive Rebounds
Stephen Curry 715
Shaquille O'Neal 1,642
+927
Total Rebounds
Stephen Curry 828
Shaquille O'Neal 2,508
+1,680
Assists
Stephen Curry 953
+371
Shaquille O'Neal 582
Steals
Stephen Curry 231
+114
Shaquille O'Neal 117
Blocks
Stephen Curry 50
Shaquille O'Neal 459
+409
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Stephen Curry 516
Shaquille O'Neal 649
+133
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Stephen Curry 388
Shaquille O'Neal 769
+381

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Stephen Curry 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
Stephen Curry 45.4%
Shaquille O'Neal 56.3%
+10.9
3-Point Percentage
Stephen Curry 39.7%
+39.7
Shaquille O'Neal 0%
Free Throw Percentage
Stephen Curry 88.9%
+38.5
Shaquille O'Neal 50.4%
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