Giannis Antetokounmpo vs. Lonnie Shelton Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Lonnie Shelton and Giannis Antetokounmpo 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
G. Antetokounmpo:
2013-14 to 2024-25
Lonnie Shelton:
1976-77 to 1985-86

NBA Championships and Seasons

G. Antetokounmpo1
Lonnie Shelton1
G. Antetokounmpo12
Lonnie Shelton10
G. Antetokounmpo9
Lonnie Shelton6
G. Antetokounmpo1 *
Lonnie Shelton0
*
G. Antetokounmpo9
Lonnie Shelton1

Honors and Awards

G. Antetokounmpo2
Lonnie Shelton0
G. Antetokounmpo1
Lonnie Shelton0
G. Antetokounmpo7
Lonnie Shelton0
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
G. Antetokounmpo9
Lonnie Shelton0
G. Antetokounmpo4
Lonnie Shelton0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
G. Antetokounmpo5
Lonnie Shelton1
G. Antetokounmpo1
Lonnie Shelton0
*
G. Antetokounmpo1 *
Lonnie Shelton0
*
G. Antetokounmpo2 *
Lonnie Shelton0
*
* Notes: NBA Cup (In-Season Tournament) played since 2023-24.
Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

G. Antetokounmpo 23.9
Lonnie Shelton 12.0

G. Antetokounmpo 9.9
Lonnie Shelton 6.1

G. Antetokounmpo 5.0
Lonnie Shelton 2.2

G. Antetokounmpo 1.1
Lonnie Shelton 1.1

G. Antetokounmpo 1.2
Lonnie Shelton 0.8

Totals Stats

G. Antetokounmpo 20,538
Lonnie Shelton 8,049

G. Antetokounmpo 8,530
Lonnie Shelton 4,136

G. Antetokounmpo 4,288
Lonnie Shelton 1,459

G. Antetokounmpo 961
Lonnie Shelton 739

G. Antetokounmpo 1,064
Lonnie Shelton 559

G. Antetokounmpo 859
Lonnie Shelton 673

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo .551
Lonnie Shelton .492

3-Point Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo .284
Lonnie Shelton .097

*
Free Throw Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo .693
Lonnie Shelton .738

Best Season (no game minimum)

G. Antetokounmpo 31.1
(2023)
Lonnie Shelton 14.9
(1978)

G. Antetokounmpo 13.6
(2020)
Lonnie Shelton 7.7
(1977)

G. Antetokounmpo 6.5
(2024)
Lonnie Shelton 3.1
(1982)

G. Antetokounmpo 1.6
(2017)
Lonnie Shelton 1.6
(1981)

G. Antetokounmpo 1.9
(2017)
Lonnie Shelton 1.4
(1978)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

G. Antetokounmpo 27.0
Lonnie Shelton 12.0

G. Antetokounmpo 12.2
Lonnie Shelton 7.9

G. Antetokounmpo 5.3
Lonnie Shelton 1.9

G. Antetokounmpo 1.0
Lonnie Shelton 1.0

G. Antetokounmpo 1.3
Lonnie Shelton 0.8

Totals Stats

G. Antetokounmpo 2,270
Lonnie Shelton 624

G. Antetokounmpo 1,022
Lonnie Shelton 413

G. Antetokounmpo 446
Lonnie Shelton 101

G. Antetokounmpo 85
Lonnie Shelton 52

G. Antetokounmpo 110
Lonnie Shelton 43

G. Antetokounmpo 84
Lonnie Shelton 52

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo .532
Lonnie Shelton .485

3-Point Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo .259
Lonnie Shelton .000

*
Free Throw Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo .625
Lonnie Shelton .667

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

G. Antetokounmpo 33.0
(2025)
Lonnie Shelton 12.9
(1979)

G. Antetokounmpo 15.4
(2025)
Lonnie Shelton 10.5
(1983)

G. Antetokounmpo 6.8
(2022)
Lonnie Shelton 2.8
(1978)

G. Antetokounmpo 2.2
(2017)
Lonnie Shelton 1.5
(1980)

G. Antetokounmpo 2.0
(2019)
Lonnie Shelton 1.1
(1979)

Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.