Vince Carter vs. Shaquille O'Neal Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Shaquille O'Neal and Vince Carter 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
Vince Carter:
1998-99 to 2019-20
Shaquille O'Neal:
1992-93 to 2010-11

NBA Championships and Seasons

Vince Carter0
Shaquille O'Neal4
Vince Carter22
Shaquille O'Neal19
Vince Carter11
Shaquille O'Neal17
Vince Carter8
Shaquille O'Neal15

Honors and Awards

Vince Carter0
Shaquille O'Neal1
Vince Carter0
Shaquille O'Neal3
Vince Carter0
Shaquille O'Neal8
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Vince Carter2
Shaquille O'Neal14
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Vince Carter0
Shaquille O'Neal3
Vince Carter0
Shaquille O'Neal2
Vince Carter1
Shaquille O'Neal1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Vince Carter 16.7
Shaquille O'Neal 23.7

Vince Carter 4.3
Shaquille O'Neal 10.9

Vince Carter 3.1
Shaquille O'Neal 2.5

Vince Carter 1.0
Shaquille O'Neal 0.6

Vince Carter 0.6
Shaquille O'Neal 2.3

Totals Stats

Vince Carter 25,728
Shaquille O'Neal 28,596

Vince Carter 6,606
Shaquille O'Neal 13,099

Vince Carter 4,714
Shaquille O'Neal 3,026

Vince Carter 1,530
Shaquille O'Neal 739

Vince Carter 888
Shaquille O'Neal 2,732

Vince Carter 1,541
Shaquille O'Neal 1,207

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Vince Carter .435
Shaquille O'Neal .582

3-Point Percentage
Vince Carter .371
Shaquille O'Neal .045

Free Throw Percentage
Vince Carter .798
Shaquille O'Neal .527

Best Season (no game minimum)

Vince Carter 27.6
(2001)
Shaquille O'Neal 29.7
(2000)

Vince Carter 6.0
(2007)
Shaquille O'Neal 13.9
(1993)

Vince Carter 5.1
(2008)
Shaquille O'Neal 3.8
(2000)

Vince Carter 1.6
(2002)
Shaquille O'Neal 0.9
(1994)

Vince Carter 1.5
(1999)
Shaquille O'Neal 3.5
(1993)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Vince Carter 18.1
Shaquille O'Neal 24.3

Vince Carter 5.4
Shaquille O'Neal 11.6

Vince Carter 3.4
Shaquille O'Neal 2.7

Vince Carter 1.1
Shaquille O'Neal 0.5

Vince Carter 0.5
Shaquille O'Neal 2.1

Totals Stats

Vince Carter 1,593
Shaquille O'Neal 5,250

Vince Carter 477
Shaquille O'Neal 2,508

Vince Carter 295
Shaquille O'Neal 582

Vince Carter 94
Shaquille O'Neal 117

Vince Carter 47
Shaquille O'Neal 459

Vince Carter 88
Shaquille O'Neal 216

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Vince Carter .416
Shaquille O'Neal .563

3-Point Percentage
Vince Carter .338
Shaquille O'Neal -

Free Throw Percentage
Vince Carter .796
Shaquille O'Neal .504

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Vince Carter 29.6
(2006)
Shaquille O'Neal 30.7
(2000)

Vince Carter 8.5
(2005)
Shaquille O'Neal 15.4
(2001)

Vince Carter 6.3
(2000)
Shaquille O'Neal 4.6
(1996)

Vince Carter 2.3
(2005)
Shaquille O'Neal 1.0
(2008)

Vince Carter 1.7
(2001)
Shaquille O'Neal 3.0
(1994)