Shai Gilgeous-Alexander vs. Bill Walton Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Bill Walton and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 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
S. Gilgeous-Alexander:
2018-19 to 2024-25
Bill Walton:
1974-75 to 1986-87

NBA Championships and Seasons

S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Bill Walton2
S. Gilgeous-Alexander7
Bill Walton10
S. Gilgeous-Alexander4
Bill Walton4
S. Gilgeous-Alexander3
Bill Walton2

Honors and Awards

S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Bill Walton1
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Bill Walton1
S. Gilgeous-Alexander3
Bill Walton1
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander3
Bill Walton2
S. Gilgeous-Alexander0
Bill Walton2
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander0
Bill Walton2
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Bill Walton0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander0
Bill Walton1
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Bill Walton0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander0
Bill Walton1
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1 *
Bill Walton0
*
* Notes: NBA Cup (In-Season Tournament) played since 2023-24.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 24.4
Bill Walton 13.3

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.8
Bill Walton 10.5

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.1
Bill Walton 3.4

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.4
Bill Walton 0.8

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 0.8
Bill Walton 2.2

Totals Stats

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 11,294
Bill Walton 6,215

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,211
Bill Walton 4,923

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,362
Bill Walton 1,590

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 666
Bill Walton 380

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 370
Bill Walton 1,034

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 462
Bill Walton 468

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .501
Bill Walton .521

3-Point Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .355
Bill Walton .000

*
Free Throw Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .862
Bill Walton .660

Best Season (no game minimum)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 32.7
(2025)
Bill Walton 18.9
(1978)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.9
(2020)
Bill Walton 14.4
(1977)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 6.4
(2025)
Bill Walton 5.0
(1978)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2.0
(2024)
Bill Walton 1.0
(1978)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.0
(2025)
Bill Walton 3.6
(1983)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 25.8
Bill Walton 10.8

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.4
Bill Walton 9.1

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.7
Bill Walton 3.0

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.4
Bill Walton 0.7

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.0
Bill Walton 1.7

Totals Stats

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,186
Bill Walton 528

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 248
Bill Walton 444

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 262
Bill Walton 145

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 64
Bill Walton 32

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 45
Bill Walton 83

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 46
Bill Walton 49

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .468
Bill Walton .525

3-Point Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .350
Bill Walton .000

*
Free Throw Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .859
Bill Walton .673

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 30.2
(2024)
Bill Walton 18.2
(1977)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 7.2
(2024)
Bill Walton 15.2
(1977)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 6.5
(2025)
Bill Walton 5.5
(1977)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.7
(2025)
Bill Walton 1.5
(1978)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.7
(2024)
Bill Walton 3.4
(1977)

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