Shai Gilgeous-Alexander vs. Kenny Higgs Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Kenny Higgs 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
Kenny Higgs:
1978-79 to 1981-82

NBA Championships and Seasons

S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Kenny Higgs0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander8
Kenny Higgs3
S. Gilgeous-Alexander4
Kenny Higgs1
S. Gilgeous-Alexander3
Kenny Higgs0

Honors and Awards

S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Kenny Higgs0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Kenny Higgs0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander3
Kenny Higgs0
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander3
Kenny Higgs0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Kenny Higgs0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Kenny Higgs0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander2 *
Kenny Higgs0
*
* Notes: NBA Cup (In-Season Tournament) played since 2023-24.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 24.9
Kenny Higgs 6.8

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.8
Kenny Higgs 1.8

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.2
Kenny Higgs 4.4

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.4
Kenny Higgs 1.1

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 0.8
Kenny Higgs 0.1

Totals Stats

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 12,236
Kenny Higgs 1,470

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,351
Kenny Higgs 391

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,552
Kenny Higgs 944

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 709
Kenny Higgs 239

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 393
Kenny Higgs 23

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 491
Kenny Higgs 216

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .505
Kenny Higgs .441

3-Point Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .361
Kenny Higgs .145

*
Free Throw Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .863
Kenny Higgs .804

Best Season (no game minimum)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 32.7
(2025)
Kenny Higgs 7.8
(1981)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.9
(2020)
Kenny Higgs 2.0
(1981)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 6.6
(2026)
Kenny Higgs 5.7
(1981)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2.0
(2024)
Kenny Higgs 1.4
(1981)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.0
(2025)
Kenny Higgs 0.2
(1979)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 25.8
Kenny Higgs 7.7

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.4
Kenny Higgs 1.0

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.7
Kenny Higgs 2.0

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.4
Kenny Higgs 1.0

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.0
Kenny Higgs 0.0

Totals Stats

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,186
Kenny Higgs 23

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 248
Kenny Higgs 3

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 262
Kenny Higgs 6

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 64
Kenny Higgs 3

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 45
Kenny Higgs 0

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 46
Kenny Higgs 3

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .468
Kenny Higgs .381

3-Point Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .350
Kenny Higgs .000

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Free Throw Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .859
Kenny Higgs .583

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 30.2
(2024)
Kenny Higgs 7.7
(1982)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 7.2
(2024)
Kenny Higgs 1.0
(1982)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 6.5
(2025)
Kenny Higgs 2.0
(1982)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.7
(2025)
Kenny Higgs 1.0
(1982)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.7
(2024)
Kenny Higgs 0.0
(1982)

Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.