Shaquille O'Neal vs Kevin McHale
Shaquille O'Neal and Kevin McHale were contemporaries, their careers overlapping for 1 season. On the floor, Shaquille O'Neal was the higher-volume scorer (23.7 points per game to 17.8); Kevin McHale was the more efficient scorer (60.4% true shooting to 58.6%); Shaquille O'Neal controlled the glass (10.8 rebounds per game to 7.3). Shaquille O'Neal holds the edge on accolades — 1 MVP, 4 championships, 3 Finals MVPs and the #9 all-time ranking to Kevin McHale's #45.
Career averages
| Shaquille O'Neal | Stat | Kevin McHale |
|---|---|---|
| 23.7 | Points / game | 17.8 |
| 10.8 | Rebounds / game | 7.3 |
| 2.5 | Assists / game | 1.7 |
| 0.6 | Steals / game | 0.4 |
| 2.3 | Blocks / game | 1.7 |
| 58.5% | Field goal % | 54.9% |
| 2.2% | 3-point % | 9.3% |
| 52.6% | Free throw % | 78.9% |
| 58.6% | True shooting % | 60.4% |
| 1,207 | Games played | 971 |
Advanced metrics
Advanced stats aren't available for Shaquille O'Neal.
Advanced stats weren't tracked in Kevin McHale's era.
Playoff averages
| Shaquille O'Neal | Stat | Kevin McHale |
|---|---|---|
| 24.3 | Points / game | 18.8 |
| 11.6 | Rebounds / game | 7.4 |
| 2.7 | Assists / game | 1.6 |
| 0.6 | Steals / game | 0.4 |
| 2.1 | Blocks / game | 1.7 |
| 56.3% | Field goal % | 55.7% |
| 0.0% | 3-point % | 14.6% |
| 49.8% | Free throw % | 77.0% |
| 216 | Playoff games | 169 |
Accolades
| Shaquille O'Neal | Stat | Kevin McHale |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MVP awards | 0 |
| 3 | Finals MVP | 0 |
| 4 | Championships | 3 |
| 12 | All-Star selections | 7 |
| 8 | All-NBA 1st Team | 1 |
| #9 | All-time GOAT rank | #45 |
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