Patrick Ewing vs. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Patrick Ewing that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

Player comparisons:
Career comparison / Season by season / Stats / Stats Rankings

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
Patrick Ewing:
1985-86 to 2001-02
S. Gilgeous-Alexander:
2018-19 to 2024-25

NBA Championships and Seasons

Patrick Ewing0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Patrick Ewing17
S. Gilgeous-Alexander7
Patrick Ewing14
S. Gilgeous-Alexander4
Patrick Ewing11
S. Gilgeous-Alexander3

Honors and Awards

Patrick Ewing0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Patrick Ewing0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Patrick Ewing1
S. Gilgeous-Alexander3
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Patrick Ewing7
S. Gilgeous-Alexander3
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Patrick Ewing3
S. Gilgeous-Alexander0
Patrick Ewing0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Patrick Ewing0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Patrick Ewing1
S. Gilgeous-Alexander0
Patrick Ewing0 *
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
*
* Notes: NBA Cup (In-Season Tournament) played since 2023-24.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Patrick Ewing 21.0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 24.4

Patrick Ewing 9.8
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.8

Patrick Ewing 1.9
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.1

Patrick Ewing 1.0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.4

Patrick Ewing 2.4
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 0.8

Totals Stats

Patrick Ewing 24,815
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 11,294

Patrick Ewing 11,607
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,211

Patrick Ewing 2,215
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,362

Patrick Ewing 1,136
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 666

Patrick Ewing 2,894
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 370

Patrick Ewing 1,183
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 462

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Patrick Ewing .504
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .501

3-Point Percentage
Patrick Ewing .152
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .355

Free Throw Percentage
Patrick Ewing .740
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .862

Best Season (no game minimum)

Patrick Ewing 28.6
(1990)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 32.7
(2025)

Patrick Ewing 12.1
(1993)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.9
(2020)

Patrick Ewing 3.0
(1991)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 6.4
(2025)

Patrick Ewing 1.5
(1989)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2.0
(2024)

Patrick Ewing 4.0
(1990)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.0
(2025)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Patrick Ewing 20.2
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 25.8

Patrick Ewing 10.3
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.4

Patrick Ewing 2.0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.7

Patrick Ewing 0.9
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.4

Patrick Ewing 2.2
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.0

Totals Stats

Patrick Ewing 2,813
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,186

Patrick Ewing 1,435
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 248

Patrick Ewing 275
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 262

Patrick Ewing 122
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 64

Patrick Ewing 303
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 45

Patrick Ewing 139
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 46

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Patrick Ewing .469
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .468

3-Point Percentage
Patrick Ewing .348
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .350

Free Throw Percentage
Patrick Ewing .718
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .859

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Patrick Ewing 29.4
(1990)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 30.2
(2024)

Patrick Ewing 12.8
(1988)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 7.2
(2024)

Patrick Ewing 3.1
(1990)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 6.5
(2025)

Patrick Ewing 1.5
(1988)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.7
(2025)

Patrick Ewing 3.3
(1988)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.7
(2024)