Shai Gilgeous-Alexander vs. Alec Kessler Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Alec Kessler 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
Alec Kessler:
1990-91 to 1993-94

NBA Championships and Seasons

S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Alec Kessler0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander8
Alec Kessler4
S. Gilgeous-Alexander4
Alec Kessler1
S. Gilgeous-Alexander3
Alec Kessler0

Honors and Awards

S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Alec Kessler0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Alec Kessler0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander3
Alec Kessler0
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander3
Alec Kessler0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Alec Kessler0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Alec Kessler0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1 *
Alec Kessler0
*
* Notes: NBA Cup (In-Season Tournament) played since 2023-24.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 24.9
Alec Kessler 5.2

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.8
Alec Kessler 3.6

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.2
Alec Kessler 0.4

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.4
Alec Kessler 0.2

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 0.8
Alec Kessler 0.3

Totals Stats

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 12,105
Alec Kessler 1,084

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,326
Alec Kessler 751

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,523
Alec Kessler 81

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 701
Alec Kessler 39

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 388
Alec Kessler 71

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 487
Alec Kessler 210

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .504
Alec Kessler .426

3-Point Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .361
Alec Kessler .417

Free Throw Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .863
Alec Kessler .744

Best Season (no game minimum)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 32.7
(2025)
Alec Kessler 6.2
(1991)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.9
(2020)
Alec Kessler 4.3
(1991)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 6.4
(2026)
Alec Kessler 0.4
(1992)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2.0
(2024)
Alec Kessler 0.2
(1992)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.0
(2025)
Alec Kessler 0.4
(1992)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 25.8
Alec Kessler 1.0

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.4
Alec Kessler 0.5

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.7
Alec Kessler 0.0

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.4
Alec Kessler 0.0

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.0
Alec Kessler 0.0

Totals Stats

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,186
Alec Kessler 2

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 248
Alec Kessler 1

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 262
Alec Kessler 0

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 64
Alec Kessler 0

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 45
Alec Kessler 0

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 46
Alec Kessler 2

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .468
Alec Kessler .000

3-Point Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .350
Alec Kessler -

Free Throw Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .859
Alec Kessler 1.000

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 30.2
(2024)
Alec Kessler 1.0
(1992)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 7.2
(2024)
Alec Kessler 0.5
(1992)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 6.5
(2025)
Alec Kessler 0.0
(1992)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.7
(2025)
Alec Kessler 0.0
(1992)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.7
(2024)
Alec Kessler 0.0
(1992)