Shai Gilgeous-Alexander vs. Larry Nance Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Larry Nance 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 2024-25
Larry Nance:
1981-82 to 1993-94

NBA Championships and Seasons

S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Larry Nance0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander7
Larry Nance13
S. Gilgeous-Alexander4
Larry Nance8
S. Gilgeous-Alexander3
Larry Nance3

Honors and Awards

S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Larry Nance0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Larry Nance0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander3
Larry Nance0
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander3
Larry Nance0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander0
Larry Nance1
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander0
Larry Nance3
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Larry Nance0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Larry Nance0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1 *
Larry Nance0
*
* Notes: NBA Cup (In-Season Tournament) played since 2023-24.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 24.4
Larry Nance 17.1

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.8
Larry Nance 8.0

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.1
Larry Nance 2.6

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.4
Larry Nance 0.9

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 0.8
Larry Nance 2.2

Totals Stats

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 11,294
Larry Nance 15,687

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,211
Larry Nance 7,352

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,362
Larry Nance 2,393

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 666
Larry Nance 872

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 370
Larry Nance 2,027

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 462
Larry Nance 920

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .501
Larry Nance .546

3-Point Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .355
Larry Nance .145

Free Throw Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .862
Larry Nance .755

Best Season (no game minimum)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 32.7
(2025)
Larry Nance 22.5
(1987)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.9
(2020)
Larry Nance 9.1
(1988)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 6.4
(2025)
Larry Nance 3.4
(1987)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2.0
(2024)
Larry Nance 1.4
(1985)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.0
(2025)
Larry Nance 3.0
(1992)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 25.8
Larry Nance 15.7

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.4
Larry Nance 7.9

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.7
Larry Nance 2.4

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.4
Larry Nance 0.9

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.0
Larry Nance 2.1

Totals Stats

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,186
Larry Nance 1,070

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 248
Larry Nance 535

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 262
Larry Nance 160

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 64
Larry Nance 59

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 45
Larry Nance 144

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 46
Larry Nance 68

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .468
Larry Nance .541

3-Point Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .350
Larry Nance .000

Free Throw Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .859
Larry Nance .742

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 30.2
(2024)
Larry Nance 19.4
(1989)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 7.2
(2024)
Larry Nance 9.2
(1992)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 6.5
(2025)
Larry Nance 3.6
(1988)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.7
(2025)
Larry Nance 1.4
(1982)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.7
(2024)
Larry Nance 2.7
(1992)