Shai Gilgeous-Alexander vs. Chris Paul Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Chris Paul 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 / Scoring / Stats / Stats Rankings / Games against each other

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
Chris Paul:
2005-06 to 2024-25

NBA Championships and Seasons

S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Chris Paul0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander7
Chris Paul20
S. Gilgeous-Alexander4
Chris Paul15
S. Gilgeous-Alexander3
Chris Paul12

Honors and Awards

S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Chris Paul0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Chris Paul0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander3
Chris Paul4
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander3
Chris Paul11
S. Gilgeous-Alexander0
Chris Paul7
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander0
Chris Paul9
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Chris Paul0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander0
Chris Paul5
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Chris Paul6
S. Gilgeous-Alexander0
Chris Paul1
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1 *
Chris Paul0
*
* Notes: NBA Cup (In-Season Tournament) played since 2023-24.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 24.4
Chris Paul 17.0

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.8
Chris Paul 4.4

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.1
Chris Paul 9.2

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.4
Chris Paul 2.0

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 0.8
Chris Paul 0.2

Totals Stats

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 11,294
Chris Paul 23,011

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,211
Chris Paul 5,978

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,362
Chris Paul 12,499

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 666
Chris Paul 2,717

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 370
Chris Paul 222

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 462
Chris Paul 1,354

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .501
Chris Paul .470

3-Point Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .355
Chris Paul .370

Free Throw Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .862
Chris Paul .871

Best Season (no game minimum)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 32.7
(2025)
Chris Paul 22.8
(2009)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.9
(2020)
Chris Paul 5.5
(2009)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 6.4
(2025)
Chris Paul 11.6
(2008)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2.0
(2024)
Chris Paul 2.8
(2009)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.0
(2025)
Chris Paul 0.4
(2023)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 25.8
Chris Paul 20.0

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.4
Chris Paul 4.9

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.7
Chris Paul 8.3

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.4
Chris Paul 1.9

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.0
Chris Paul 0.2

Totals Stats

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,186
Chris Paul 2,981

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 248
Chris Paul 730

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 262
Chris Paul 1,233

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 64
Chris Paul 287

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 45
Chris Paul 31

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 46
Chris Paul 149

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .468
Chris Paul .484

3-Point Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .350
Chris Paul .373

Free Throw Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .859
Chris Paul .854

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 30.2
(2024)
Chris Paul 25.3
(2017)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 7.2
(2024)
Chris Paul 7.4
(2020)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 6.5
(2025)
Chris Paul 11.5
(2011)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.7
(2025)
Chris Paul 2.8
(2014)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.7
(2024)
Chris Paul 0.7
(2023)