Shai Gilgeous-Alexander vs. Al Jefferson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Al Jefferson and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 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
S. Gilgeous-Alexander:
2018-19 to 2025-26
Al Jefferson:
2004-05 to 2017-18

NBA Championships and Seasons

S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Al Jefferson0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander8
Al Jefferson14
S. Gilgeous-Alexander4
Al Jefferson4
S. Gilgeous-Alexander3
Al Jefferson0

Honors and Awards

S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Al Jefferson0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Al Jefferson0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander3
Al Jefferson0
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander3
Al Jefferson1
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Al Jefferson0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Al Jefferson0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1 *
Al Jefferson0
*
* Notes: NBA Cup (In-Season Tournament) played since 2023-24.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 24.7
Al Jefferson 15.7

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.8
Al Jefferson 8.4

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.2
Al Jefferson 1.5

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.4
Al Jefferson 0.7

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 0.8
Al Jefferson 1.2

Totals Stats

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 11,717
Al Jefferson 14,343

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,278
Al Jefferson 7,690

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,448
Al Jefferson 1,347

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 683
Al Jefferson 628

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 383
Al Jefferson 1,093

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 475
Al Jefferson 915

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .502
Al Jefferson .499

3-Point Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .355
Al Jefferson .121

Free Throw Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .863
Al Jefferson .711

Best Season (no game minimum)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 32.7
(2025)
Al Jefferson 23.1
(2009)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.9
(2020)
Al Jefferson 11.1
(2008)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 6.6
(2026)
Al Jefferson 2.2
(2012)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2.0
(2024)
Al Jefferson 1.0
(2013)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.0
(2025)
Al Jefferson 1.9
(2011)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 25.8
Al Jefferson 12.6

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.4
Al Jefferson 7.1

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.7
Al Jefferson 1.0

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.4
Al Jefferson 0.7

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.0
Al Jefferson 0.9

Totals Stats

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,186
Al Jefferson 265

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 248
Al Jefferson 150

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 262
Al Jefferson 22

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 64
Al Jefferson 14

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 45
Al Jefferson 19

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 46
Al Jefferson 21

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .468
Al Jefferson .494

3-Point Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .350
Al Jefferson .000

Free Throw Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .859
Al Jefferson .676

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 30.2
(2024)
Al Jefferson 18.7
(2014)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 7.2
(2024)
Al Jefferson 9.3
(2014)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 6.5
(2025)
Al Jefferson 2.5
(2012)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.7
(2025)
Al Jefferson 1.3
(2012)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.7
(2024)
Al Jefferson 1.7
(2014)