James Harden vs. Shaquille O'Neal Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Shaquille O'Neal and James Harden that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

Who scored more points in his career? Who averaged more points in playoffs? Who won more championships? Who led the season more times? Who won more MVP awards? These questions and many more, are answered here. It includes NBA Championships, seasons, playoffs, awards, statistical data for points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks and percentages.

Head-To-Head Career Comparison

NBA Timeline:
1946-47
2023-24
James Harden:
2009-10 to 2023-24
Shaquille O'Neal:
1992-93 to 2010-11

NBA Championships and Seasons

James Harden0
Shaquille O'Neal4
James Harden15
Shaquille O'Neal19
James Harden14
Shaquille O'Neal17
James Harden10
Shaquille O'Neal15

Honors and Awards

James Harden1
Shaquille O'Neal1
James Harden0
Shaquille O'Neal3
James Harden6
Shaquille O'Neal8
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
James Harden7
Shaquille O'Neal14
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
James Harden0
Shaquille O'Neal3
James Harden3
Shaquille O'Neal2
James Harden2
Shaquille O'Neal0
James Harden0
Shaquille O'Neal1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

James Harden 24.2
Shaquille O'Neal 23.7

James Harden 5.6
Shaquille O'Neal 10.9

James Harden 7.1
Shaquille O'Neal 2.5

James Harden 1.5
Shaquille O'Neal 0.6

James Harden 0.6
Shaquille O'Neal 2.3

Totals Stats

James Harden 25,803
Shaquille O'Neal 28,596

James Harden 5,977
Shaquille O'Neal 13,099

James Harden 7,574
Shaquille O'Neal 3,026

James Harden 1,590
Shaquille O'Neal 739

James Harden 600
Shaquille O'Neal 2,732

James Harden 1,065
Shaquille O'Neal 1,207

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
James Harden .442
Shaquille O'Neal .582

3-Point Percentage
James Harden .364
Shaquille O'Neal .045

Free Throw Percentage
James Harden .861
Shaquille O'Neal .527

Best Season (no game minimum)

James Harden 36.1
(2019)
Shaquille O'Neal 29.7
(2000)

James Harden 8.1
(2017)
Shaquille O'Neal 13.9
(1993)

James Harden 11.2
(2017)
Shaquille O'Neal 3.8
(2000)

James Harden 2.0
(2019)
Shaquille O'Neal 0.9
(1994)

James Harden 0.9
(2020)
Shaquille O'Neal 3.5
(1993)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

James Harden 22.7
Shaquille O'Neal 24.3

James Harden 5.5
Shaquille O'Neal 11.6

James Harden 6.3
Shaquille O'Neal 2.7

James Harden 1.7
Shaquille O'Neal 0.5

James Harden 0.5
Shaquille O'Neal 2.1

Totals Stats

James Harden 3,637
Shaquille O'Neal 5,250

James Harden 883
Shaquille O'Neal 2,508

James Harden 1,013
Shaquille O'Neal 582

James Harden 267
Shaquille O'Neal 117

James Harden 85
Shaquille O'Neal 459

James Harden 160
Shaquille O'Neal 216

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
James Harden .424
Shaquille O'Neal .563

3-Point Percentage
James Harden .338
Shaquille O'Neal -

Free Throw Percentage
James Harden .869
Shaquille O'Neal .504

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

James Harden 31.6
(2019)
Shaquille O'Neal 30.7
(2000)

James Harden 6.8
(2019)
Shaquille O'Neal 15.4
(2001)

James Harden 8.6
(2022)
Shaquille O'Neal 4.6
(1996)

James Harden 2.4
(2016)
Shaquille O'Neal 1.0
(2008)

James Harden 1.0
(2013)
Shaquille O'Neal 3.0
(1994)