Shai Gilgeous-Alexander vs. Craig Shelton Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Craig Shelton 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
Craig Shelton:
1980-81 to 1981-82

NBA Championships and Seasons

S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Craig Shelton0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander8
Craig Shelton2
S. Gilgeous-Alexander4
Craig Shelton0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander3
Craig Shelton0

Honors and Awards

S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Craig Shelton0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Craig Shelton0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander3
Craig Shelton0
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander3
Craig Shelton0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Craig Shelton0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Craig Shelton0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander2 *
Craig Shelton0
*
* Notes: NBA Cup (In-Season Tournament) played since 2023-24.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 24.9
Craig Shelton 4.1

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.8
Craig Shelton 2.4

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.2
Craig Shelton 0.5

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.4
Craig Shelton 0.3

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 0.8
Craig Shelton 0.1

Totals Stats

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 12,236
Craig Shelton 240

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,351
Craig Shelton 141

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,552
Craig Shelton 27

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 709
Craig Shelton 19

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 393
Craig Shelton 5

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 491
Craig Shelton 59

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .505
Craig Shelton .453

3-Point Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .361
Craig Shelton .000

Free Throw Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .863
Craig Shelton .600

Best Season (no game minimum)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 32.7
(2025)
Craig Shelton 4.3
(1981)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.9
(2020)
Craig Shelton 2.5
(1981)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 6.6
(2026)
Craig Shelton 0.5
(1981)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2.0
(2024)
Craig Shelton 0.3
(1981)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.0
(2025)
Craig Shelton 0.1
(1981)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 25.8
Craig Shelton -

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.4
Craig Shelton -

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.7
Craig Shelton -

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.4
Craig Shelton -

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.0
Craig Shelton -

Totals Stats

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,186
Craig Shelton -

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 248
Craig Shelton -

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 262
Craig Shelton -

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 64
Craig Shelton -

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 45
Craig Shelton -

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 46
Craig Shelton 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .468
Craig Shelton -

3-Point Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .350
Craig Shelton -

Free Throw Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .859
Craig Shelton -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 30.2
(2024)
Craig Shelton -

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 7.2
(2024)
Craig Shelton -

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 6.5
(2025)
Craig Shelton -

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.7
(2025)
Craig Shelton -

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.7
(2024)
Craig Shelton -