Shai Gilgeous-Alexander vs. Desmond Mason Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Desmond Mason 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
Desmond Mason:
2000-01 to 2009-10

NBA Championships and Seasons

S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Desmond Mason0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander7
Desmond Mason10
S. Gilgeous-Alexander4
Desmond Mason3
S. Gilgeous-Alexander3
Desmond Mason0

Honors and Awards

S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Desmond Mason0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Desmond Mason0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander3
Desmond Mason0
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander3
Desmond Mason0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Desmond Mason0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Desmond Mason0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1 *
Desmond Mason0
*
* Notes: NBA Cup (In-Season Tournament) played since 2023-24.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 24.4
Desmond Mason 12.1

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.8
Desmond Mason 4.5

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.1
Desmond Mason 1.6

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.4
Desmond Mason 0.7

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 0.8
Desmond Mason 0.4

Totals Stats

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 11,294
Desmond Mason 7,767

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,211
Desmond Mason 2,863

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,362
Desmond Mason 1,049

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 666
Desmond Mason 441

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 370
Desmond Mason 230

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 462
Desmond Mason 643

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .501
Desmond Mason .449

3-Point Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .355
Desmond Mason .260

Free Throw Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .862
Desmond Mason .740

Best Season (no game minimum)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 32.7
(2025)
Desmond Mason 17.2
(2005)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.9
(2020)
Desmond Mason 6.5
(2003)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 6.4
(2025)
Desmond Mason 2.7
(2005)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2.0
(2024)
Desmond Mason 0.9
(2002)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.0
(2025)
Desmond Mason 0.8
(2009)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 25.8
Desmond Mason 13.1

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.4
Desmond Mason 6.1

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.7
Desmond Mason 1.6

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.4
Desmond Mason 0.9

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.0
Desmond Mason 0.5

Totals Stats

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,186
Desmond Mason 209

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 248
Desmond Mason 97

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 262
Desmond Mason 26

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 64
Desmond Mason 14

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 45
Desmond Mason 8

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 46
Desmond Mason 16

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .468
Desmond Mason .414

3-Point Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .350
Desmond Mason .111

Free Throw Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .859
Desmond Mason .730

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 30.2
(2024)
Desmond Mason 14.4
(2004)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 7.2
(2024)
Desmond Mason 7.0
(2003)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 6.5
(2025)
Desmond Mason 2.4
(2004)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.7
(2025)
Desmond Mason 1.0
(2003)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.7
(2024)
Desmond Mason 0.7
(2003)