Brian Cardinal vs. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Brian Cardinal 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
2025-26
Brian Cardinal:
2000-01 to 2011-12
S. Gilgeous-Alexander:
2018-19 to 2025-26

NBA Championships and Seasons

Brian Cardinal1
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Brian Cardinal12
S. Gilgeous-Alexander8
Brian Cardinal4
S. Gilgeous-Alexander4
Brian Cardinal0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander3

Honors and Awards

Brian Cardinal0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Brian Cardinal0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Brian Cardinal0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander3
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Brian Cardinal0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander3
Brian Cardinal0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Brian Cardinal0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Brian Cardinal0 *
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
*
* Notes: NBA Cup (In-Season Tournament) played since 2023-24.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Brian Cardinal 4.6
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 24.6

Brian Cardinal 2.3
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.8

Brian Cardinal 1.0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.1

Brian Cardinal 0.6
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.4

Brian Cardinal 0.2
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 0.8

Totals Stats

Brian Cardinal 2,108
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 11,559

Brian Cardinal 1,050
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,251

Brian Cardinal 465
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,415

Brian Cardinal 295
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 674

Brian Cardinal 69
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 381

Brian Cardinal 456
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 470

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Brian Cardinal .408
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .502

3-Point Percentage
Brian Cardinal .372
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .354

Free Throw Percentage
Brian Cardinal .861
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .862

Best Season (no game minimum)

Brian Cardinal 9.6
(2004)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 33.1
(2026)

Brian Cardinal 4.2
(2004)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.9
(2020)

Brian Cardinal 2.0
(2005)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 6.6
(2026)

Brian Cardinal 1.5
(2005)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2.0
(2024)

Brian Cardinal 0.3
(2005)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.4
(2026)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Brian Cardinal 2.3
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 25.8

Brian Cardinal 1.2
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.4

Brian Cardinal 0.3
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.7

Brian Cardinal 0.3
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.4

Brian Cardinal 0.0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.0

Totals Stats

Brian Cardinal 42
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,186

Brian Cardinal 22
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 248

Brian Cardinal 5
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 262

Brian Cardinal 5
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 64

Brian Cardinal 0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 45

Brian Cardinal 18
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 46

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Brian Cardinal .452
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .468

3-Point Percentage
Brian Cardinal .455
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .350

Free Throw Percentage
Brian Cardinal .692
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .859

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Brian Cardinal 6.5
(2005)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 30.2
(2024)

Brian Cardinal 3.0
(2005)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 7.2
(2024)

Brian Cardinal 0.5
(2005)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 6.5
(2025)

Brian Cardinal 0.8
(2005)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.7
(2025)

Brian Cardinal 0.0
(2012)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.7
(2024)