Shai Gilgeous-Alexander vs. Jameer Nelson Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Jameer Nelson 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
Honors and Awards |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander | 1 |
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| Jameer Nelson | 0 | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander | 1 |
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| Jameer Nelson | 0 | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander | 1 |
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| Jameer Nelson | 0 | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander | 1 |
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| Jameer Nelson | 0 | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander | 1 |
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| Jameer Nelson | 0 | |
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* Notes: NBA Cup (In-Season Tournament) played since 2023-24. |
NBA Regular Season Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
24.9 | | |
| Jameer Nelson |
11.3 | | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
4.8 | | |
| Jameer Nelson |
3.0 | | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
5.2 | | |
| Jameer Nelson |
5.1 | | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
1.4 | | |
| Jameer Nelson |
0.9 | | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
0.8 | | |
| Jameer Nelson |
0.1 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
12,105 | | |
| Jameer Nelson |
9,940 | | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
2,326 | | |
| Jameer Nelson |
2,595 | | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
2,523 | | |
| Jameer Nelson |
4,508 | | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
701 | | |
| Jameer Nelson |
772 | | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
388 | | |
| Jameer Nelson |
68 | | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
487 | | |
| Jameer Nelson |
878 | | |
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Percentages |
| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
.504 | | |
| Jameer Nelson |
.436 | | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
.361 | | |
| Jameer Nelson |
.368 | | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
.863 | | |
| Jameer Nelson |
.810 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
32.7 | | (2025) | |
| Jameer Nelson |
16.7 | | (2009) | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
5.9 | | (2020) | |
| Jameer Nelson |
3.7 | | (2013) | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
6.4 | | (2026) | |
| Jameer Nelson |
7.4 | | (2013) | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
2.0 | | (2024) | |
| Jameer Nelson |
1.3 | | (2013) | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
1.0 | | (2025) | |
| Jameer Nelson |
0.1 | | (2006) | |
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
25.8 | | |
| Jameer Nelson |
15.0 | | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
5.4 | | |
| Jameer Nelson |
3.5 | | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
5.7 | | |
| Jameer Nelson |
4.6 | | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
1.4 | | |
| Jameer Nelson |
0.8 | | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
1.0 | | |
| Jameer Nelson |
0.1 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
1,186 | | |
| Jameer Nelson |
661 | | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
248 | | |
| Jameer Nelson |
154 | | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
262 | | |
| Jameer Nelson |
204 | | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
64 | | |
| Jameer Nelson |
37 | | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
45 | | |
| Jameer Nelson |
3 | | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
46 | | |
| Jameer Nelson |
44 | | |
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Percentages |
| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
.468 | | |
| Jameer Nelson |
.445 | | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
.350 | | |
| Jameer Nelson |
.372 | | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
.859 | | |
| Jameer Nelson |
.792 | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
30.2 | | (2024) | |
| Jameer Nelson |
19.0 | | (2010) | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
7.2 | | (2024) | |
| Jameer Nelson |
4.2 | | (2011) | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
6.5 | | (2025) | |
| Jameer Nelson |
6.6 | | (2012) | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
1.7 | | (2025) | |
| Jameer Nelson |
2.0 | | (2011) | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
1.7 | | (2024) | |
| Jameer Nelson |
0.2 | | (2012) | |
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