Shai Gilgeous-Alexander vs. C.J. Watson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars C.J. Watson 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

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
vs.
C.J. Watson
NBA Timeline:
1946-47
2025-26
S. Gilgeous-Alexander:
2018-19 to 2025-26
C.J. Watson:
2007-08 to 2016-17

NBA Championships and Seasons
NBA Championships
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
C.J. Watson0
NBA Seasons
S. Gilgeous-Alexander8
C.J. Watson10
Playoffs Played
S. Gilgeous-Alexander4
C.J. Watson4
All-Star Games
S. Gilgeous-Alexander3
C.J. Watson0

Honors and Awards

Season MVP
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
C.J. Watson0
Finals MVP
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
C.J. Watson0
All-NBA First Team
S. Gilgeous-Alexander3
C.J. Watson0
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander3
C.J. Watson0
Scoring Leader
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
C.J. Watson0
Steals Leader
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
C.J. Watson0
NBA Cup
1st Team
S. Gilgeous-Alexander2 *
C.J. Watson0
*
* Notes: NBA Cup (In-Season Tournament) played since 2023-24.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 24.9
C.J. Watson 7.2
Rebounds Per Game
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.8
C.J. Watson 1.9
Assists Per Game
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.2
C.J. Watson 2.5
Steals Per Game
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.4
C.J. Watson 0.9
Blocks Per Game
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 0.8
C.J. Watson 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 12,172
C.J. Watson 4,344
Total Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,338
C.J. Watson 1,156
Total Assists
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,536
C.J. Watson 1,485
Total Steals
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 705
C.J. Watson 559
Total Blocks
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 392
C.J. Watson 67
Total Games
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 489
C.J. Watson 600

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .504
C.J. Watson .419
3-Point Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .361
C.J. Watson .373
Free Throw Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .863
C.J. Watson .812

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 32.7
(2025)
C.J. Watson 10.3
(2010)
Rebounds Per Game
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.9
(2020)
C.J. Watson 2.9
(2015)
Assists Per Game
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 6.4
(2026)
C.J. Watson 4.1
(2012)
Steals Per Game
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2.0
(2024)
C.J. Watson 1.6
(2010)
Blocks Per Game
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.0
(2025)
C.J. Watson 0.2
(2012)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 25.8
C.J. Watson 5.5
Rebounds Per Game
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.4
C.J. Watson 1.8
Assists Per Game
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.7
C.J. Watson 2.0
Steals Per Game
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.4
C.J. Watson 0.7
Blocks Per Game
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.0
C.J. Watson 0.0

Totals Stats

Total Points
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,186
C.J. Watson 262
Total Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 248
C.J. Watson 84
Total Assists
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 262
C.J. Watson 95
Total Steals
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 64
C.J. Watson 34
Total Blocks
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 45
C.J. Watson 2
Total Games
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 46
C.J. Watson 48

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .468
C.J. Watson .363
3-Point Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .350
C.J. Watson .314
Free Throw Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .859
C.J. Watson .701

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 30.2
(2024)
C.J. Watson 8.6
(2013)
Rebounds Per Game
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 7.2
(2024)
C.J. Watson 2.4
(2013)
Assists Per Game
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 6.5
(2025)
C.J. Watson 5.5
(2012)
Steals Per Game
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.7
(2025)
C.J. Watson 0.8
(2014)
Blocks Per Game
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.7
(2024)
C.J. Watson 0.1
(2013)
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