Shai Gilgeous-Alexander vs. Danny Manning Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Danny Manning 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 2024-25
Danny Manning:
1988-89 to 2002-03

NBA Championships and Seasons

S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Danny Manning0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander7
Danny Manning15
S. Gilgeous-Alexander4
Danny Manning9
S. Gilgeous-Alexander3
Danny Manning2

Honors and Awards

S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Danny Manning0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Danny Manning0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander3
Danny Manning0
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander3
Danny Manning0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Danny Manning0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Danny Manning0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1 *
Danny Manning0
*
* Notes: NBA Cup (In-Season Tournament) played since 2023-24.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 24.4
Danny Manning 14.0

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.8
Danny Manning 5.2

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.1
Danny Manning 2.3

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.4
Danny Manning 1.1

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 0.8
Danny Manning 0.9

Totals Stats

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 11,294
Danny Manning 12,367

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,211
Danny Manning 4,615

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,362
Danny Manning 2,063

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 666
Danny Manning 1,000

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 370
Danny Manning 752

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 462
Danny Manning 883

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .501
Danny Manning .511

3-Point Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .355
Danny Manning .206

Free Throw Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .862
Danny Manning .729

Best Season (no game minimum)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 32.7
(2025)
Danny Manning 22.8
(1993)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.9
(2020)
Danny Manning 6.9
(1992)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 6.4
(2025)
Danny Manning 3.8
(1994)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2.0
(2024)
Danny Manning 1.7
(1989)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.0
(2025)
Danny Manning 1.5
(1992)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 25.8
Danny Manning 14.6

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.4
Danny Manning 4.7

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.7
Danny Manning 1.9

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.4
Danny Manning 1.0

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.0
Danny Manning 0.7

Totals Stats

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,186
Danny Manning 628

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 248
Danny Manning 202

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 262
Danny Manning 80

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 64
Danny Manning 42

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 45
Danny Manning 31

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 46
Danny Manning 43

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .468
Danny Manning .501

3-Point Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .350
Danny Manning .250

Free Throw Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .859
Danny Manning .766

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 30.2
(2024)
Danny Manning 22.6
(1992)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 7.2
(2024)
Danny Manning 7.2
(1993)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 6.5
(2025)
Danny Manning 3.4
(1994)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.7
(2025)
Danny Manning 1.4
(1993)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.7
(2024)
Danny Manning 1.4
(1997)