Marques Johnson vs. Shaquille O'Neal Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Shaquille O'Neal and Marques Johnson 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 Regular Season Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Marques Johnson |
20.1 | | |
| Shaquille O'Neal |
23.7 | | |
|
| Marques Johnson |
7.0 | | |
| Shaquille O'Neal |
10.9 | | |
|
| Marques Johnson |
3.6 | | |
| Shaquille O'Neal |
2.5 | | |
|
| Marques Johnson |
1.3 | | |
| Shaquille O'Neal |
0.6 | | |
|
| Marques Johnson |
0.8 | | |
| Shaquille O'Neal |
2.3 | | |
|
Totals Stats |
| Marques Johnson |
13,892 | | |
| Shaquille O'Neal |
28,596 | | |
|
| Marques Johnson |
4,817 | | |
| Shaquille O'Neal |
13,099 | | |
|
| Marques Johnson |
2,502 | | |
| Shaquille O'Neal |
3,026 | | |
|
| Marques Johnson |
888 | | |
| Shaquille O'Neal |
739 | | |
|
| Marques Johnson |
525 | | |
| Shaquille O'Neal |
2,732 | | |
|
| Marques Johnson |
691 | | |
| Shaquille O'Neal |
1,207 | | |
|
Percentages |
| Marques Johnson |
.518 | | |
| Shaquille O'Neal |
.582 | | |
|
| Marques Johnson |
.152 | | 
* |
| Shaquille O'Neal |
.045 | | |
|
| Marques Johnson |
.739 | | |
| Shaquille O'Neal |
.527 | | |
|
Best Season (no game minimum) |
| Marques Johnson |
25.6 | | (1979) | |
| Shaquille O'Neal |
29.7 | | (2000) | |
|
| Marques Johnson |
10.6 | | (1978) | |
| Shaquille O'Neal |
13.9 | | (1993) | |
|
| Marques Johnson |
4.6 | | (1981) | |
| Shaquille O'Neal |
3.8 | | (2000) | |
|
| Marques Johnson |
1.6 | | (1984) | |
| Shaquille O'Neal |
0.9 | | (1994) | |
|
| Marques Johnson |
1.3 | | (1978) | |
| Shaquille O'Neal |
3.5 | | (1993) | |
|
NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Marques Johnson |
21.5 | | |
| Shaquille O'Neal |
24.3 | | |
|
| Marques Johnson |
7.9 | | |
| Shaquille O'Neal |
11.6 | | |
|
| Marques Johnson |
3.7 | | |
| Shaquille O'Neal |
2.7 | | |
|
| Marques Johnson |
1.0 | | |
| Shaquille O'Neal |
0.5 | | |
|
| Marques Johnson |
0.8 | | |
| Shaquille O'Neal |
2.1 | | |
|
Totals Stats |
| Marques Johnson |
1,163 | | |
| Shaquille O'Neal |
5,250 | | |
|
| Marques Johnson |
427 | | |
| Shaquille O'Neal |
2,508 | | |
|
| Marques Johnson |
198 | | |
| Shaquille O'Neal |
582 | | |
|
| Marques Johnson |
56 | | |
| Shaquille O'Neal |
117 | | |
|
| Marques Johnson |
45 | | |
| Shaquille O'Neal |
459 | | |
|
| Marques Johnson |
54 | | |
| Shaquille O'Neal |
216 | | |
|
Percentages |
| Marques Johnson |
.489 | | |
| Shaquille O'Neal |
.563 | | |
|
| Marques Johnson |
.231 | |
* |
| Shaquille O'Neal |
- | | |
|
| Marques Johnson |
.701 | | |
| Shaquille O'Neal |
.504 | | |
|
Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
| Marques Johnson |
24.7 | | (1981) | |
| Shaquille O'Neal |
30.7 | | (2000) | |
|
| Marques Johnson |
12.4 | | (1978) | |
| Shaquille O'Neal |
15.4 | | (2001) | |
|
| Marques Johnson |
4.9 | | (1981) | |
| Shaquille O'Neal |
4.6 | | (1996) | |
|
| Marques Johnson |
1.4 | | (1981) | |
| Shaquille O'Neal |
1.0 | | (2008) | |
|
| Marques Johnson |
1.9 | | (1978) | |
| Shaquille O'Neal |
3.0 | | (1994) | |
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| Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats. |
