Shai Gilgeous-Alexander vs. Jim Petersen Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Jim Petersen 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
Jim Petersen:
1984-85 to 1991-92

NBA Championships and Seasons

S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Jim Petersen0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander8
Jim Petersen8
S. Gilgeous-Alexander4
Jim Petersen5
S. Gilgeous-Alexander3
Jim Petersen0

Honors and Awards

S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Jim Petersen0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Jim Petersen0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander3
Jim Petersen0
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander3
Jim Petersen0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Jim Petersen0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Jim Petersen0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1 *
Jim Petersen0
*
* Notes: NBA Cup (In-Season Tournament) played since 2023-24.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 24.6
Jim Petersen 6.9

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.8
Jim Petersen 4.8

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.1
Jim Petersen 1.0

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.4
Jim Petersen 0.4

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 0.8
Jim Petersen 0.7

Totals Stats

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 11,499
Jim Petersen 3,397

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,245
Jim Petersen 2,354

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,396
Jim Petersen 487

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 673
Jim Petersen 213

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 378
Jim Petersen 363

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 468
Jim Petersen 491

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .501
Jim Petersen .486

3-Point Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .354
Jim Petersen .071

Free Throw Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .862
Jim Petersen .725

Best Season (no game minimum)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 34.2
(2026)
Jim Petersen 11.3
(1987)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.9
(2020)
Jim Petersen 6.8
(1987)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 6.4
(2025)
Jim Petersen 1.5
(1987)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2.0
(2024)
Jim Petersen 0.7
(1989)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.3
(2026)
Jim Petersen 1.2
(1987)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 25.8
Jim Petersen 5.2

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.4
Jim Petersen 4.5

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.7
Jim Petersen 0.8

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.4
Jim Petersen 0.4

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.0
Jim Petersen 0.4

Totals Stats

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,186
Jim Petersen 241

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 248
Jim Petersen 207

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 262
Jim Petersen 37

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 64
Jim Petersen 17

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 45
Jim Petersen 17

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 46
Jim Petersen 46

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .468
Jim Petersen .485

3-Point Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .350
Jim Petersen -

Free Throw Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .859
Jim Petersen .662

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 30.2
(2024)
Jim Petersen 7.8
(1988)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 7.2
(2024)
Jim Petersen 5.6
(1986)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 6.5
(2025)
Jim Petersen 1.5
(1988)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.7
(2025)
Jim Petersen 0.5
(1987)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.7
(2024)
Jim Petersen 0.5
(1988)