Shai Gilgeous-Alexander vs. Isiah Thomas Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Isiah Thomas and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

Player comparisons:
Career comparison / Season by season / Stats / Stats Rankings

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
Isiah Thomas:
1981-82 to 1993-94

NBA Championships and Seasons

S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Isiah Thomas2
S. Gilgeous-Alexander8
Isiah Thomas13
S. Gilgeous-Alexander4
Isiah Thomas9
S. Gilgeous-Alexander3
Isiah Thomas12

Honors and Awards

S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Isiah Thomas0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Isiah Thomas1
S. Gilgeous-Alexander3
Isiah Thomas3
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander3
Isiah Thomas5
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Isiah Thomas0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander0
Isiah Thomas1
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Isiah Thomas0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1 *
Isiah Thomas0
*
* Notes: NBA Cup (In-Season Tournament) played since 2023-24.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 24.7
Isiah Thomas 19.2

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.8
Isiah Thomas 3.6

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.2
Isiah Thomas 9.3

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.4
Isiah Thomas 1.9

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 0.8
Isiah Thomas 0.3

Totals Stats

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 11,750
Isiah Thomas 18,822

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,282
Isiah Thomas 3,478

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,455
Isiah Thomas 9,061

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 685
Isiah Thomas 1,861

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 383
Isiah Thomas 249

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 476
Isiah Thomas 979

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .502
Isiah Thomas .452

3-Point Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .356
Isiah Thomas .290

Free Throw Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .863
Isiah Thomas .759

Best Season (no game minimum)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 32.7
(2025)
Isiah Thomas 22.9
(1983)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.9
(2020)
Isiah Thomas 4.5
(1985)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 6.6
(2026)
Isiah Thomas 13.9
(1985)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2.0
(2024)
Isiah Thomas 2.5
(1984)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.0
(2025)
Isiah Thomas 0.4
(1984)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 25.8
Isiah Thomas 20.4

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.4
Isiah Thomas 4.7

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.7
Isiah Thomas 8.9

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.4
Isiah Thomas 2.1

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.0
Isiah Thomas 0.3

Totals Stats

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,186
Isiah Thomas 2,261

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 248
Isiah Thomas 524

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 262
Isiah Thomas 987

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 64
Isiah Thomas 234

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 45
Isiah Thomas 38

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 46
Isiah Thomas 111

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .468
Isiah Thomas .441

3-Point Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .350
Isiah Thomas .346

Free Throw Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .859
Isiah Thomas .769

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 30.2
(2024)
Isiah Thomas 26.5
(1986)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 7.2
(2024)
Isiah Thomas 5.5
(1986)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 6.5
(2025)
Isiah Thomas 12.0
(1986)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.7
(2025)
Isiah Thomas 2.9
(1988)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.7
(2024)
Isiah Thomas 1.2
(1984)