Shai Gilgeous-Alexander vs. Desmond Penigar Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Desmond Penigar 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
Desmond Penigar:
2003-04 to 2003-04

NBA Championships and Seasons

S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Desmond Penigar0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander8
Desmond Penigar1
S. Gilgeous-Alexander4
Desmond Penigar0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander3
Desmond Penigar0

Honors and Awards

S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Desmond Penigar0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Desmond Penigar0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander3
Desmond Penigar0
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander3
Desmond Penigar0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Desmond Penigar0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Desmond Penigar0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1 *
Desmond Penigar0
*
* Notes: NBA Cup (In-Season Tournament) played since 2023-24.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 24.9
Desmond Penigar 3.2

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.8
Desmond Penigar 2.4

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.2
Desmond Penigar 0.3

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.4
Desmond Penigar 0.2

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 0.8
Desmond Penigar 0.2

Totals Stats

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 12,105
Desmond Penigar 32

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,326
Desmond Penigar 24

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,523
Desmond Penigar 3

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 701
Desmond Penigar 2

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 388
Desmond Penigar 2

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 487
Desmond Penigar 10

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .504
Desmond Penigar .500

3-Point Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .361
Desmond Penigar -

Free Throw Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .863
Desmond Penigar 1.000

Best Season (no game minimum)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 32.7
(2025)
Desmond Penigar 3.2
(2004)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.9
(2020)
Desmond Penigar 2.4
(2004)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 6.4
(2026)
Desmond Penigar 0.3
(2004)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2.0
(2024)
Desmond Penigar 0.2
(2004)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.0
(2025)
Desmond Penigar 0.2
(2004)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 25.8
Desmond Penigar -

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.4
Desmond Penigar -

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.7
Desmond Penigar -

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.4
Desmond Penigar -

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.0
Desmond Penigar -

Totals Stats

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,186
Desmond Penigar -

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 248
Desmond Penigar -

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 262
Desmond Penigar -

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 64
Desmond Penigar -

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 45
Desmond Penigar -

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 46
Desmond Penigar 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .468
Desmond Penigar -

3-Point Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .350
Desmond Penigar -

Free Throw Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .859
Desmond Penigar -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 30.2
(2024)
Desmond Penigar -

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 7.2
(2024)
Desmond Penigar -

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 6.5
(2025)
Desmond Penigar -

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.7
(2025)
Desmond Penigar -

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.7
(2024)
Desmond Penigar -