Shai Gilgeous-Alexander vs. John Williams Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars John Williams 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
John Williams:
1986-87 to 1994-95

NBA Championships and Seasons

S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
John Williams0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander8
John Williams8
S. Gilgeous-Alexander4
John Williams3
S. Gilgeous-Alexander3
John Williams0

Honors and Awards

S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
John Williams0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
John Williams0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander3
John Williams0
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander3
John Williams0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
John Williams0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
John Williams0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1 *
John Williams0
*
* Notes: NBA Cup (In-Season Tournament) played since 2023-24.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 24.8
John Williams 10.1

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.8
John Williams 5.1

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.2
John Williams 2.9

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.4
John Williams 1.3

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 0.8
John Williams 0.4

Totals Stats

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 11,951
John Williams 4,406

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,308
John Williams 2,201

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,495
John Williams 1,262

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 697
John Williams 566

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 385
John Williams 184

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 482
John Williams 435

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .503
John Williams .451

3-Point Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .359
John Williams .225

Free Throw Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .863
John Williams .704

Best Season (no game minimum)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 32.9
(2026)
John Williams 18.2
(1990)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.9
(2020)
John Williams 7.6
(1990)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 6.7
(2026)
John Williams 4.7
(1990)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2.0
(2024)
John Williams 1.7
(1989)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.0
(2025)
John Williams 0.9
(1989)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 25.8
John Williams 7.4

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.4
John Williams 4.2

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.7
John Williams 2.3

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.4
John Williams 1.2

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.0
John Williams 0.3

Totals Stats

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,186
John Williams 96

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 248
John Williams 54

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 262
John Williams 30

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 64
John Williams 15

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 45
John Williams 4

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 46
John Williams 13

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .468
John Williams .438

3-Point Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .350
John Williams .400

Free Throw Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .859
John Williams .585

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 30.2
(2024)
John Williams 13.0
(1988)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 7.2
(2024)
John Williams 5.8
(1988)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 6.5
(2025)
John Williams 4.2
(1988)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.7
(2025)
John Williams 1.6
(1988)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.7
(2024)
John Williams 0.8
(1988)