Manute Bol vs. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Manute Bol 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
Manute Bol:
1985-86 to 1994-95
S. Gilgeous-Alexander:
2018-19 to 2024-25

NBA Championships and Seasons

Manute Bol0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Manute Bol10
S. Gilgeous-Alexander7
Manute Bol5
S. Gilgeous-Alexander4
Manute Bol0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander3

Honors and Awards

Manute Bol0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Manute Bol0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Manute Bol0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander3
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Manute Bol0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander3
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Manute Bol1
S. Gilgeous-Alexander0
Manute Bol0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Manute Bol0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Manute Bol2
S. Gilgeous-Alexander0
Manute Bol0 *
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
*
* Notes: NBA Cup (In-Season Tournament) played since 2023-24.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Manute Bol 2.6
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 24.4

Manute Bol 4.2
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.8

Manute Bol 0.3
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.1

Manute Bol 0.2
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.4

Manute Bol 3.3
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 0.8

Totals Stats

Manute Bol 1,599
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 11,294

Manute Bol 2,647
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,211

Manute Bol 171
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,362

Manute Bol 126
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 666

Manute Bol 2,086
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 370

Manute Bol 624
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 462

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Manute Bol .407
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .501

3-Point Percentage
Manute Bol .210
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .355

Free Throw Percentage
Manute Bol .561
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .862

Best Season (no game minimum)

Manute Bol 3.9
(1989)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 32.7
(2025)

Manute Bol 6.0
(1986)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.9
(2020)

Manute Bol 0.5
(1990)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 6.4
(2025)

Manute Bol 0.4
(1986)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2.0
(2024)

Manute Bol 5.0
(1986)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.0
(2025)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Manute Bol 2.8
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 25.8

Manute Bol 3.8
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.4

Manute Bol 0.1
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.7

Manute Bol 0.2
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.4

Manute Bol 2.7
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.0

Totals Stats

Manute Bol 82
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,186

Manute Bol 109
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 248

Manute Bol 3
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 262

Manute Bol 6
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 64

Manute Bol 77
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 45

Manute Bol 29
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 46

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Manute Bol .386
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .468

3-Point Percentage
Manute Bol .087
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .350

Free Throw Percentage
Manute Bol .444
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .859

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Manute Bol 4.6
(1986)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 30.2
(2024)

Manute Bol 7.6
(1986)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 7.2
(2024)

Manute Bol 0.2
(1986)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 6.5
(2025)

Manute Bol 0.6
(1986)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.7
(2025)

Manute Bol 5.8
(1986)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.7
(2024)