Shai Gilgeous-Alexander vs. Larry Johnson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Larry Johnson and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

Player comparisons:
Career comparison / Season by season / Scoring / Stats / Stats Rankings

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 2024-25
Larry Johnson:
1991-92 to 2000-01

NBA Championships and Seasons

S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Larry Johnson0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander7
Larry Johnson10
S. Gilgeous-Alexander4
Larry Johnson6
S. Gilgeous-Alexander3
Larry Johnson2

Honors and Awards

S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Larry Johnson0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Larry Johnson0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander3
Larry Johnson0
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander3
Larry Johnson1
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Larry Johnson0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Larry Johnson0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander0
Larry Johnson1
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1 *
Larry Johnson0
*
* Notes: NBA Cup (In-Season Tournament) played since 2023-24.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 24.4
Larry Johnson 16.2

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.8
Larry Johnson 7.5

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.1
Larry Johnson 3.3

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.4
Larry Johnson 0.7

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 0.8
Larry Johnson 0.4

Totals Stats

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 11,294
Larry Johnson 11,450

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,211
Larry Johnson 5,300

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,362
Larry Johnson 2,298

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 666
Larry Johnson 515

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 370
Larry Johnson 258

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 462
Larry Johnson 707

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .501
Larry Johnson .484

3-Point Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .355
Larry Johnson .332

Free Throw Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .862
Larry Johnson .766

Best Season (no game minimum)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 32.7
(2025)
Larry Johnson 22.1
(1993)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.9
(2020)
Larry Johnson 11.0
(1992)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 6.4
(2025)
Larry Johnson 4.6
(1995)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2.0
(2024)
Larry Johnson 1.0
(1992)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.0
(2025)
Larry Johnson 0.6
(1992)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 25.8
Larry Johnson 14.2

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.4
Larry Johnson 5.3

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.7
Larry Johnson 2.0

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.4
Larry Johnson 0.8

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.0
Larry Johnson 0.2

Totals Stats

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,186
Larry Johnson 937

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 248
Larry Johnson 351

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 262
Larry Johnson 134

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 64
Larry Johnson 55

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 45
Larry Johnson 11

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 46
Larry Johnson 66

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .468
Larry Johnson .483

3-Point Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .350
Larry Johnson .303

Free Throw Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .859
Larry Johnson .767

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 30.2
(2024)
Larry Johnson 20.8
(1995)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 7.2
(2024)
Larry Johnson 6.9
(1993)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 6.5
(2025)
Larry Johnson 3.3
(1993)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.7
(2025)
Larry Johnson 1.3
(1998)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.7
(2024)
Larry Johnson 0.5
(1995)