Shai Gilgeous-Alexander vs. John Long Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars John Long 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

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
vs.
John Long
NBA Timeline:
1946-47
2025-26
S. Gilgeous-Alexander:
2018-19 to 2024-25
John Long:
1978-79 to 1996-97

NBA Championships and Seasons
NBA Championships
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
John Long1
NBA Seasons
S. Gilgeous-Alexander7
John Long14
Playoffs Played
S. Gilgeous-Alexander4
John Long5
All-Star Games
S. Gilgeous-Alexander3
John Long0

Honors and Awards

Season MVP
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
John Long0
Finals MVP
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
John Long0
All-NBA First Team
S. Gilgeous-Alexander3
John Long0
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander3
John Long0
Scoring Leader
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
John Long0
Steals Leader
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
John Long0
NBA Cup
1st Team
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1 *
John Long0
*
* Notes: NBA Cup (In-Season Tournament) played since 2023-24.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 24.4
John Long 13.6
Rebounds Per Game
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.8
John Long 2.8
Assists Per Game
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.1
John Long 1.9
Steals Per Game
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.4
John Long 1.0
Blocks Per Game
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 0.8
John Long 0.2

Totals Stats

Total Points
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 11,294
John Long 12,131
Total Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,211
John Long 2,492
Total Assists
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,362
John Long 1,738
Total Steals
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 666
John Long 912
Total Blocks
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 370
John Long 180
Total Games
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 462
John Long 893

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .501
John Long .467
3-Point Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .355
John Long .322

*
Free Throw Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .862
John Long .862

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 32.7
(2025)
John Long 21.9
(1982)
Rebounds Per Game
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.9
(2020)
John Long 4.9
(1980)
Assists Per Game
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 6.4
(2025)
John Long 3.2
(1987)
Steals Per Game
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2.0
(2024)
John Long 1.9
(1980)
Blocks Per Game
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.0
(2025)
John Long 0.4
(1980)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 25.8
John Long 9.7
Rebounds Per Game
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.4
John Long 1.5
Assists Per Game
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.7
John Long 1.0
Steals Per Game
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.4
John Long 1.2
Blocks Per Game
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.0
John Long 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,186
John Long 223
Total Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 248
John Long 35
Total Assists
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 262
John Long 24
Total Steals
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 64
John Long 28
Total Blocks
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 45
John Long 2
Total Games
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 46
John Long 23

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .468
John Long .399
3-Point Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .350
John Long .182

*
Free Throw Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .859
John Long .959

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 30.2
(2024)
John Long 12.4
(1985)
Rebounds Per Game
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 7.2
(2024)
John Long 2.2
(1984)
Assists Per Game
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 6.5
(2025)
John Long 2.3
(1987)
Steals Per Game
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.7
(2025)
John Long 1.6
(1985)
Blocks Per Game
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.7
(2024)
John Long 0.2
(1985)
Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.
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