Shai Gilgeous-Alexander vs. David Lee Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars David Lee 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
David Lee:
2005-06 to 2016-17

NBA Championships and Seasons

S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
David Lee1
S. Gilgeous-Alexander7
David Lee12
S. Gilgeous-Alexander4
David Lee5
S. Gilgeous-Alexander3
David Lee2

Honors and Awards

S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
David Lee0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
David Lee0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander3
David Lee0
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander3
David Lee1
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
David Lee0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
David Lee0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1 *
David Lee0
*
* Notes: NBA Cup (In-Season Tournament) played since 2023-24.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 24.4
David Lee 13.5

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.8
David Lee 8.8

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.1
David Lee 2.2

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.4
David Lee 0.8

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 0.8
David Lee 0.4

Totals Stats

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 11,294
David Lee 11,232

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,211
David Lee 7,320

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,362
David Lee 1,825

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 666
David Lee 625

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 370
David Lee 329

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 462
David Lee 829

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .501
David Lee .535

3-Point Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .355
David Lee .034

Free Throw Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .862
David Lee .772

Best Season (no game minimum)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 32.7
(2025)
David Lee 20.2
(2010)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.9
(2020)
David Lee 11.7
(2009)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 6.4
(2025)
David Lee 3.6
(2010)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2.0
(2024)
David Lee 1.0
(2010)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.0
(2025)
David Lee 0.5
(2015)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 25.8
David Lee 5.6

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.4
David Lee 4.4

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.7
David Lee 1.0

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.4
David Lee 0.3

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.0
David Lee 0.2

Totals Stats

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,186
David Lee 240

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 248
David Lee 189

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 262
David Lee 43

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 64
David Lee 14

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 45
David Lee 8

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 46
David Lee 43

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .468
David Lee .490

3-Point Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .350
David Lee .000

Free Throw Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .859
David Lee .667

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 30.2
(2024)
David Lee 13.9
(2014)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 7.2
(2024)
David Lee 9.1
(2014)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 6.5
(2025)
David Lee 2.6
(2014)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.7
(2025)
David Lee 0.6
(2014)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.7
(2024)
David Lee 0.3
(2017)