Shai Gilgeous-Alexander vs. George McGinnis Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars George McGinnis 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
George McGinnis:
1975-76 to 1981-82

NBA Championships and Seasons

S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
George McGinnis0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander8
George McGinnis7
S. Gilgeous-Alexander4
George McGinnis4
S. Gilgeous-Alexander3
George McGinnis3

Honors and Awards

S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
George McGinnis0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
George McGinnis0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander3
George McGinnis1
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander3
George McGinnis2
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
George McGinnis0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
George McGinnis0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1 *
George McGinnis0
*
* Notes: NBA Cup (In-Season Tournament) played since 2023-24.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 24.7
George McGinnis 17.2

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.8
George McGinnis 9.8

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.2
George McGinnis 3.8

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.4
George McGinnis 1.7

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 0.8
George McGinnis 0.4

Totals Stats

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 11,717
George McGinnis 9,090

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,278
George McGinnis 5,177

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,448
George McGinnis 1,985

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 683
George McGinnis 923

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 383
George McGinnis 236

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 475
George McGinnis 528

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .502
George McGinnis .448

3-Point Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .355
George McGinnis .080

*
Free Throw Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .863
George McGinnis .651

Best Season (no game minimum)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 32.7
(2025)
George McGinnis 23.0
(1976)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.9
(2020)
George McGinnis 12.6
(1976)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 6.6
(2026)
George McGinnis 4.7
(1976)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2.0
(2024)
George McGinnis 2.6
(1976)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.0
(2025)
George McGinnis 0.7
(1979)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 25.8
George McGinnis 14.6

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.4
George McGinnis 9.6

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.7
George McGinnis 3.5

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.4
George McGinnis 1.2

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.0
George McGinnis 0.3

Totals Stats

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,186
George McGinnis 495

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 248
George McGinnis 327

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 262
George McGinnis 118

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 64
George McGinnis 41

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 45
George McGinnis 11

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 46
George McGinnis 34

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .468
George McGinnis .395

3-Point Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .350
George McGinnis -

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Free Throw Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .859
George McGinnis .640

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 30.2
(2024)
George McGinnis 23.0
(1976)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 7.2
(2024)
George McGinnis 13.7
(1976)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 6.5
(2025)
George McGinnis 4.0
(1976)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.7
(2025)
George McGinnis 1.5
(1978)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.7
(2024)
George McGinnis 1.3
(1976)

Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.