Shai Gilgeous-Alexander vs. Lamar Patterson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Lamar Patterson 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
Lamar Patterson:
2015-16 to 2016-17

NBA Championships and Seasons

S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Lamar Patterson0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander8
Lamar Patterson2
S. Gilgeous-Alexander4
Lamar Patterson1
S. Gilgeous-Alexander3
Lamar Patterson0

Honors and Awards

S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Lamar Patterson0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Lamar Patterson0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander3
Lamar Patterson0
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander3
Lamar Patterson0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Lamar Patterson0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Lamar Patterson0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1 *
Lamar Patterson0
*
* Notes: NBA Cup (In-Season Tournament) played since 2023-24.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 24.6
Lamar Patterson 2.3

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.8
Lamar Patterson 1.4

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.1
Lamar Patterson 1.1

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.4
Lamar Patterson 0.3

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 0.8
Lamar Patterson 0.1

Totals Stats

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 11,529
Lamar Patterson 93

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,247
Lamar Patterson 57

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,403
Lamar Patterson 45

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 674
Lamar Patterson 10

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 378
Lamar Patterson 2

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 469
Lamar Patterson 40

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .501
Lamar Patterson .326

3-Point Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .353
Lamar Patterson .236

Free Throw Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .862
Lamar Patterson .720

Best Season (no game minimum)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 33.6
(2026)
Lamar Patterson 2.4
(2016)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.9
(2020)
Lamar Patterson 1.4
(2016)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 6.4
(2025)
Lamar Patterson 1.2
(2017)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2.0
(2024)
Lamar Patterson 0.3
(2016)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.1
(2026)
Lamar Patterson 0.1
(2016)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 25.8
Lamar Patterson 1.5

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.4
Lamar Patterson 1.3

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.7
Lamar Patterson 0.8

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.4
Lamar Patterson 0.3

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.0
Lamar Patterson 0.0

Totals Stats

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,186
Lamar Patterson 6

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 248
Lamar Patterson 5

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 262
Lamar Patterson 3

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 64
Lamar Patterson 1

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 45
Lamar Patterson 0

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 46
Lamar Patterson 4

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .468
Lamar Patterson .286

3-Point Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .350
Lamar Patterson .333

Free Throw Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .859
Lamar Patterson 1.000

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 30.2
(2024)
Lamar Patterson 1.5
(2016)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 7.2
(2024)
Lamar Patterson 1.3
(2016)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 6.5
(2025)
Lamar Patterson 0.8
(2016)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.7
(2025)
Lamar Patterson 0.3
(2016)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.7
(2024)
Lamar Patterson 0.0
(2016)