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.

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
2023-24
S. Gilgeous-Alexander:
2018-19 to 2023-24
Isiah Thomas:
1981-82 to 1993-94

NBA Championships and Seasons

S. Gilgeous-Alexander0
Isiah Thomas2
S. Gilgeous-Alexander6
Isiah Thomas13
S. Gilgeous-Alexander2
Isiah Thomas9
S. Gilgeous-Alexander2
Isiah Thomas12

Honors and Awards

S. Gilgeous-Alexander0
Isiah Thomas1
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Isiah Thomas3
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Isiah Thomas5
S. Gilgeous-Alexander0
Isiah Thomas1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 22.8
Isiah Thomas 19.2

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.7
Isiah Thomas 3.6

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.9
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 8,687
Isiah Thomas 18,822

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,809
Isiah Thomas 3,478

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,855
Isiah Thomas 9,061

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 532
Isiah Thomas 1,861

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 290
Isiah Thomas 249

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 381
Isiah Thomas 979

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .496
Isiah Thomas .452

3-Point Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .351
Isiah Thomas .290

Free Throw Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .851
Isiah Thomas .759

Best Season (no game minimum)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 31.4
(2023)
Isiah Thomas 22.9
(1983)

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

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 6.3
(2024)
Isiah Thomas 13.9
(1985)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2.1
(2024)
Isiah Thomas 2.5
(1984)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.0
(2023)
Isiah Thomas 0.4
(1984)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 15.1
Isiah Thomas 20.4

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.1
Isiah Thomas 4.7

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 3.7
Isiah Thomas 8.9

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.0
Isiah Thomas 2.1

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 0.6
Isiah Thomas 0.3

Totals Stats

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 196
Isiah Thomas 2,261

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 53
Isiah Thomas 524

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 48
Isiah Thomas 987

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 13
Isiah Thomas 234

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 8
Isiah Thomas 38

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 13
Isiah Thomas 111

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .447
Isiah Thomas .441

3-Point Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .434
Isiah Thomas .346

Free Throw Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .907
Isiah Thomas .769

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 16.3
(2020)
Isiah Thomas 26.5
(1986)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.3
(2020)
Isiah Thomas 5.5
(1986)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.1
(2020)
Isiah Thomas 12.0
(1986)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.0
(2020)
Isiah Thomas 2.9
(1988)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 0.8
(2019)
Isiah Thomas 1.2
(1984)