Shaquille O'Neal

Shaquille O'Neal Hall of Fame · 2016 Top 75

Los Angeles Lakers

4× NBA Champion 2005-06, 2001-02, 2000-01, 1999-00

Shaquille O'Neal, a dominant force in the NBA, revolutionized the center position with his unparalleled combination of size, strength, and agility, earning four championship titles and a league MVP award during his illustrious career. An influential figure both on and off the court, O'Neal is celebrated not only for his 28,596 career points and 13 All-Star selections but also for his impactful contributions to popular culture and philanthropy.

Career Statistics

Career Averages

PPG
23.7
2.48× era #14 all-time
peak 1999-00 · 3.21×
RPG
10.8
2.60× era #18 all-time
peak 1992-93 · 3.37×
APG
2.5
1.16× era
peak 1999-00 · 1.83×
SPG
0.6
BPG
2.3

Shooting Percentages

FG%
58.5%
3P%
2.2%
FT%
52.6%

Career Totals

Games Played
1207
Total Points
28599
Total Rebounds
13090
Total Assists
3026
Total Steals
738
Total Blocks
2729

Career Arc

Per-game averages across each season — hover any point for the exact value.

PPGRPGAPGera PPG71522301992-932001-022010-111992-93: 23.4 PPG1993-94: 29.3 PPG1994-95: 29.3 PPG1995-96: 26.6 PPG1996-97: 26.2 PPG1997-98: 28.3 PPG1998-99: 26.3 PPG1999-00: 29.7 PPG2000-01: 28.7 PPG2001-02: 27.2 PPG2002-03: 27.5 PPG2003-04: 21.5 PPG2004-05: 22.9 PPG2005-06: 20.0 PPG2006-07: 17.2 PPG2007-08: 14.2 PPG2008-09: 17.8 PPG2009-10: 12.0 PPG2010-11: 9.2 PPG1992-93: 13.9 RPG1993-94: 13.2 RPG1994-95: 11.4 RPG1995-96: 11.0 RPG1996-97: 12.5 RPG1997-98: 11.3 RPG1998-99: 10.7 RPG1999-00: 13.6 RPG2000-01: 12.7 RPG2001-02: 10.7 RPG2002-03: 11.1 RPG2003-04: 11.5 RPG2004-05: 10.4 RPG2005-06: 9.2 RPG2006-07: 7.4 RPG2007-08: 7.8 RPG2008-09: 8.4 RPG2009-10: 6.7 RPG2010-11: 4.8 RPG1992-93: 1.9 APG1993-94: 2.4 APG1994-95: 2.7 APG1995-96: 2.9 APG1996-97: 3.1 APG1997-98: 2.4 APG1998-99: 2.3 APG1999-00: 3.8 APG2000-01: 3.7 APG2001-02: 3.0 APG2002-03: 3.1 APG2003-04: 2.9 APG2004-05: 2.7 APG2005-06: 1.9 APG2006-07: 2.0 APG2007-08: 1.4 APG2008-09: 1.7 APG2009-10: 1.5 APG2010-11: 0.7 APG

Advanced Metrics

Offensive & Defensive Impact

Usage & Playmaking

Rebounding & Efficiency

TS%
58.6%
True Shooting Percentage
eFG%
58.2%
Effective Field Goal Percentage

Playoff Career Statistics

Games 216
PPG 24.3
RPG 11.6
APG 2.7
FG% 56.3%
3P% 0.0%
FT% 49.8%

Career Achievements & Awards

  • MVP 1999-00
  • Finals MVP ×3 2001-02, 2000-01, 1999-00
  • Rookie of the Year 1992-93
  • All-NBA 1st Team ×8 2005-06, 2004-05, 2003-04, 2002-03, 2001-02, 2000-01, 1999-00, 1997-98
  • All-NBA 2nd Team ×2 1998-99, 1994-95
  • All-NBA 3rd Team ×4 2008-09, 1996-97, 1995-96, 1993-94
  • All-Defensive 2nd Team ×3 2002-03, 2000-01, 1999-00
  • All-Rookie 1st Team 1992-93
  • All-Star ×12 2008-09, 2006-07, 2005-06, 2004-05, 2003-04, 2002-03, 1999-00, 1997-98, 1995-96, 1994-95, 1993-94, 1992-93

Season-by-Season Statistics

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Season Team GP MPG PPG RPG APG SPG BPG FG% 3P% FT%
2010-11 BOS 37 0.0 9.2 4.8 0.7 0.4 1.1 66.7% 0.0% 55.7%
2009-10 CLE 53 0.0 12.0 6.7 1.5 0.3 1.2 56.6% 0.0% 49.6%
2008-09 PHX 75 30.0 17.8 8.4 1.7 0.7 1.4 60.9% 0.0% 59.5%
2007-08 MIA 33 28.6 14.2 7.8 1.4 0.6 1.6 58.1% 0.0% 49.4%
2006-07 MIA 40 28.4 17.2 7.4 2.0 0.2 1.4 59.1% 0.0% 42.2%
2005-06 MIA 59 30.6 20.0 9.2 1.9 0.4 1.8 60.0% 0.0% 46.9%
2004-05 MIA 73 34.1 22.9 10.4 2.7 0.5 2.3 60.1% 0.0% 46.1%
2003-04 LAL 67 36.8 21.5 11.5 2.9 0.5 2.5 58.4% 0.0% 49.0%
2002-03 LAL 67 37.8 27.5 11.1 3.1 0.6 2.4 57.4% 0.0% 62.2%
2001-02 LAL 67 36.1 27.2 10.7 3.0 0.6 2.0 57.9% 0.0% 55.5%
2000-01 LAL 74 39.5 28.7 12.7 3.7 0.6 2.8 57.2% 0.0% 51.3%
1999-00 LAL 79 40.0 29.7 13.6 3.8 0.5 3.0 57.4% 0.0% 52.4%
1998-99 LAL 49 34.8 26.3 10.7 2.3 0.7 1.7 57.6% 0.0% 54.0%
1997-98 LAL 60 36.2 28.3 11.3 2.4 0.7 2.4 58.4% 0.0% 52.7%
1996-97 LAL 51 38.1 26.2 12.5 3.1 0.9 2.9 55.7% 0.0% 48.4%
1995-96 ORL 54 36.0 26.6 11.0 2.9 0.6 2.1 57.3% 50.0% 48.7%
1994-95 ORL 79 37.0 29.3 11.4 2.7 0.9 2.4 58.3% 0.0% 53.3%
1993-94 ORL 81 39.8 29.3 13.2 2.4 0.9 2.9 59.9% 0.0% 55.4%
1992-93 ORL 81 37.9 23.4 13.9 1.9 0.7 3.5 56.2% 0.0% 59.2%

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