Complete Stats Comparison of Wilt Chamberlain and Shaquille O'Neal

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Wilt Chamberlain 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 / 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
Wilt Chamberlain3
(points, rebounds, assists)
3
(points, rebounds, assists)
14
seasons
Shaquille O'Neal0
0
19
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Wilt Chamberlain2
(rebounds, assists)
2
(rebounds, assists)
13
Playoffs
Shaquille O'Neal1
(points)
1
(points)
17
Playoffs

- Stats for blocks and steals were not available during one of the players' career. They were not included on these tables.

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain6
stats
6
stats
0
stats
Shaquille O'Neal0
stats
2
stats
2
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain3
stats
3
stats
0
stats
Shaquille O'Neal3
stats
5
stats
2
stats

- Stats for defensive and offensive rebounds, blocks, steals, turnovers, and three-point shots were not available during one of the players' career. They were not included on these tables.

- "Better Career Total" includes games and years played as stats.

- 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...

Notes: Offensive and defensive rebounds, blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74. Turnovers started to be recorded in 1977-78. Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80.
(n/a) = the stat was not available during his career.

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Wilt Chamberlain had better averages in points, rebounds and assists than Shaquille O'Neal.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Wilt Chamberlain had better averages in points (+6.4), field goals made (+2.7), free throws made (+0.9), total rebounds (+12.0) and assists (+1.9)
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- Shaquille O'Neal had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+1.4)
- Wilt Chamberlain had higher averages in field goals attempted (+6.4) and free throws attempted (+2.1)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Wilt Chamberlain 30.1
+6.4
Shaquille O'Neal 23.7
Field Goals Made
Wilt Chamberlain 12.1
+2.7
Shaquille O'Neal 9.4
Field Goals Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain 22.5
+6.4
Shaquille O'Neal 16.1
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Shaquille O'Neal 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Shaquille O'Neal 0.0
Free Throws Made
Wilt Chamberlain 5.8
+0.9
Shaquille O'Neal 4.9
Free Throws Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain 11.4
+2.1
Shaquille O'Neal 9.3
Offensive Rebounds
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Shaquille O'Neal 3.5
Defensive Rebounds
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Shaquille O'Neal 7.4
Wilt Chamberlain 22.9
+12.0
Shaquille O'Neal 10.9
Wilt Chamberlain 4.4
+1.9
Shaquille O'Neal 2.5
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Shaquille O'Neal 0.6
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Shaquille O'Neal 2.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Shaquille O'Neal 2.7
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Wilt Chamberlain 2.0
Shaquille O'Neal 3.4
+1.4

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Wilt Chamberlain had more total points, rebounds and assists than Shaquille O'Neal.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Wilt Chamberlain had more points (+2,823), field goals made (+1,351), free throws made (+122), total rebounds (+10,825) and assists (+1,617)
- Shaquille O'Neal played more years (+5) and games (+162), and had more
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- Shaquille O'Neal had more personal fouls (+2,071)
- Wilt Chamberlain had more field goals attempted (+4,040) and free throws attempted (+610)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Wilt Chamberlain 14
Shaquille O'Neal 19
+5
Wilt Chamberlain 1,045
Shaquille O'Neal 1,207
+162
Wilt Chamberlain 31,419
+2,823
Shaquille O'Neal 28,596
Field Goals Made
Wilt Chamberlain 12,681
+1,351
Shaquille O'Neal 11,330
Field Goals Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain 23,497
+4,040
Shaquille O'Neal 19,457
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Shaquille O'Neal 1
3-Pointers Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Shaquille O'Neal 22
Free Throws Made
Wilt Chamberlain 6,057
+122
Shaquille O'Neal 5,935
Free Throws Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain 11,862
+610
Shaquille O'Neal 11,252
Offensive Rebounds
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Shaquille O'Neal 4,209
Defensive Rebounds
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Shaquille O'Neal 8,890
Wilt Chamberlain 23,924
+10,825
Shaquille O'Neal 13,099
Wilt Chamberlain 4,643
+1,617
Shaquille O'Neal 3,026
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Shaquille O'Neal 739
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Shaquille O'Neal 2,732
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Shaquille O'Neal 3,310
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Wilt Chamberlain 2,075
Shaquille O'Neal 4,146
+2,071

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Shaquille O'Neal had better field goal percentage and free throw percentage than Wilt Chamberlain.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain 54.0%
Shaquille O'Neal 58.2%
+4.2
3-Point Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Shaquille O'Neal 4.5%
Free Throw Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain 51.1%
Shaquille O'Neal 52.7%
+1.6

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Wilt Chamberlain had better averages in rebounds and assists while Shaquille O'Neal had better average in points.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Wilt Chamberlain had better averages in total rebounds (+12.9) and assists (+1.5)
- Shaquille O'Neal had better averages in points (+1.8), field goals made (+0.5) and free throws made (+0.7)
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- Shaquille O'Neal had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+1.0)
- Wilt Chamberlain had higher average in field goals attempted (+0.3)
- Shaquille O'Neal had higher average in free throws attempted (+0.5)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Wilt Chamberlain 22.5
Shaquille O'Neal 24.3
+1.8
Field Goals Made
Wilt Chamberlain 8.9
Shaquille O'Neal 9.4
+0.5
Field Goals Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain 17.1
+0.3
Shaquille O'Neal 16.8
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Shaquille O'Neal 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Shaquille O'Neal 0.0
Free Throws Made
Wilt Chamberlain 4.7
Shaquille O'Neal 5.4
+0.7
Free Throws Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain 10.2
Shaquille O'Neal 10.7
+0.5
Offensive Rebounds
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Shaquille O'Neal 4.0
Defensive Rebounds
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Shaquille O'Neal 7.6
Wilt Chamberlain 24.5
+12.9
Shaquille O'Neal 11.6
Wilt Chamberlain 4.2
+1.5
Shaquille O'Neal 2.7
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Shaquille O'Neal 0.5
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Shaquille O'Neal 2.1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Shaquille O'Neal 3.0
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Wilt Chamberlain 2.6
Shaquille O'Neal 3.6
+1.0

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Wilt Chamberlain had more total rebounds and assists while Shaquille O'Neal had more total points.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Wilt Chamberlain had more total rebounds (+1,405) and assists (+91)
- Shaquille O'Neal played more years (+4) and games (+56), and had more points (+1,643), field goals made (+616) and free throws made (+411)
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- Shaquille O'Neal had more personal fouls (+357)
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- Shaquille O'Neal had more field goals attempted (+899) and free throws attempted (+690)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Wilt Chamberlain 13
Shaquille O'Neal 17
+4
Wilt Chamberlain 160
Shaquille O'Neal 216
+56
Wilt Chamberlain 3,607
Shaquille O'Neal 5,250
+1,643
Field Goals Made
Wilt Chamberlain 1,425
Shaquille O'Neal 2,041
+616
Field Goals Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain 2,728
Shaquille O'Neal 3,627
+899
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Shaquille O'Neal 0
3-Pointers Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Shaquille O'Neal 0
Free Throws Made
Wilt Chamberlain 757
Shaquille O'Neal 1,168
+411
Free Throws Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain 1,627
Shaquille O'Neal 2,317
+690
Offensive Rebounds
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Shaquille O'Neal 866
Defensive Rebounds
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Shaquille O'Neal 1,642
Wilt Chamberlain 3,913
+1,405
Shaquille O'Neal 2,508
Wilt Chamberlain 673
+91
Shaquille O'Neal 582
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Shaquille O'Neal 117
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Shaquille O'Neal 459
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Shaquille O'Neal 649
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Wilt Chamberlain 412
Shaquille O'Neal 769
+357

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Shaquille O'Neal had better field goal percentage and free throw percentage than Wilt Chamberlain.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain 52.2%
Shaquille O'Neal 56.3%
+4.1
3-Point Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Shaquille O'Neal 0%
Free Throw Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain 46.5%
Shaquille O'Neal 50.4%
+3.9