Mel Daniels vs. Shaquille O'Neal Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Shaquille O'Neal and Mel Daniels 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
Mel Daniels:
1976-77 to 1976-77
Shaquille O'Neal:
1992-93 to 2010-11

NBA Championships and Seasons

Mel Daniels0
Shaquille O'Neal4
Mel Daniels1
Shaquille O'Neal19
Mel Daniels0
Shaquille O'Neal17
Mel Daniels0
Shaquille O'Neal15

Honors and Awards

Mel Daniels0
Shaquille O'Neal1
Mel Daniels0
Shaquille O'Neal3
Mel Daniels0
Shaquille O'Neal8
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Mel Daniels0
Shaquille O'Neal14
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Mel Daniels0
Shaquille O'Neal3
Mel Daniels0
Shaquille O'Neal2
Mel Daniels0
Shaquille O'Neal1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Mel Daniels 3.5
Shaquille O'Neal 23.7

Mel Daniels 3.1
Shaquille O'Neal 10.9

Mel Daniels 0.5
Shaquille O'Neal 2.5

Mel Daniels 0.3
Shaquille O'Neal 0.6

Mel Daniels 1.0
Shaquille O'Neal 2.3

Totals Stats

Mel Daniels 39
Shaquille O'Neal 28,596

Mel Daniels 34
Shaquille O'Neal 13,099

Mel Daniels 6
Shaquille O'Neal 3,026

Mel Daniels 3
Shaquille O'Neal 739

Mel Daniels 11
Shaquille O'Neal 2,732

Mel Daniels 11
Shaquille O'Neal 1,207

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Mel Daniels .371
Shaquille O'Neal .582

3-Point Percentage
Mel Daniels -
n/a **
Shaquille O'Neal .045

Free Throw Percentage
Mel Daniels .565
Shaquille O'Neal .527

Best Season (no game minimum)

Mel Daniels 3.5
(1977)
Shaquille O'Neal 29.7
(2000)

Mel Daniels 3.1
(1977)
Shaquille O'Neal 13.9
(1993)

Mel Daniels 0.5
(1977)
Shaquille O'Neal 3.8
(2000)

Mel Daniels 0.3
(1977)
Shaquille O'Neal 0.9
(1994)

Mel Daniels 1.0
(1977)
Shaquille O'Neal 3.5
(1993)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Mel Daniels -
Shaquille O'Neal 24.3

Mel Daniels -
Shaquille O'Neal 11.6

Mel Daniels -
Shaquille O'Neal 2.7

Mel Daniels -
Shaquille O'Neal 0.5

Mel Daniels -
Shaquille O'Neal 2.1

Totals Stats

Mel Daniels -
Shaquille O'Neal 5,250

Mel Daniels -
Shaquille O'Neal 2,508

Mel Daniels -
Shaquille O'Neal 582

Mel Daniels -
Shaquille O'Neal 117

Mel Daniels -
Shaquille O'Neal 459

Mel Daniels 0
Shaquille O'Neal 216

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Mel Daniels -
Shaquille O'Neal .563

3-Point Percentage
Mel Daniels -
n/a **
Shaquille O'Neal -

Free Throw Percentage
Mel Daniels -
Shaquille O'Neal .504

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Mel Daniels -
Shaquille O'Neal 30.7
(2000)

Mel Daniels -
Shaquille O'Neal 15.4
(2001)

Mel Daniels -
Shaquille O'Neal 4.6
(1996)

Mel Daniels -
Shaquille O'Neal 1.0
(2008)

Mel Daniels -
Shaquille O'Neal 3.0
(1994)

Notes: ** Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80, this player has no data for the stat.