Andy Rautins vs Shaquille O'Neal: Who Wins on NBA Stats?

Few NBA comparisons generate more debate than Andy Rautins vs Shaquille O'Neal. The numbers reveal a genuinely competitive matchup — Shaquille O'Neal takes 4 categories while Andy Rautins claims 3, making this one of the closer head to head comparisons at the SG position. Every statistical category matters in a matchup this tight.

Shaquille O'Neal's Rebounds Per Game of 10.9 compared to Andy Rautins's 1 represents a 990% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. Andy Rautins falls 75.6% below the career average of 4.1 in this category while Shaquille O'Neal exceeds it. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Shaquille O'Neal's edge.

The most competitive category in this matchup is Free Throw %, where Andy Rautins posts 50% against Shaquille O'Neal's 52.7% — a gap of just 5.4%. Andy Rautins can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 4-3 tally suggests. In any debate, Free Throw % is the statistical ammunition for the Andy Rautins side.

In NBA history, backcourt players are judged on their ability to create offense for themselves and teammates alike. Points per game captures scoring but assists and efficiency metrics reveal the complete offensive picture.

The verdict favors Shaquille O'Neal — 4 categories to 3 — but Andy Rautins makes this far from a one-sided debate. Anyone building the case for Andy Rautins has real statistical ammunition particularly in Free Throw % where the gap narrows to just 5.4%. The numbers have spoken, but the argument will continue.