Shai Gilgeous-Alexander vs. Larry Sanders Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Larry Sanders 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 Sanders:
2010-11 to 2016-17

NBA Championships and Seasons

S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Larry Sanders0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander7
Larry Sanders6
S. Gilgeous-Alexander4
Larry Sanders1
S. Gilgeous-Alexander3
Larry Sanders0

Honors and Awards

S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Larry Sanders0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Larry Sanders0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander3
Larry Sanders0
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander3
Larry Sanders0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Larry Sanders0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Larry Sanders0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1 *
Larry Sanders0
*
* Notes: NBA Cup (In-Season Tournament) played since 2023-24.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 24.4
Larry Sanders 6.4

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.8
Larry Sanders 5.7

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.1
Larry Sanders 0.7

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.4
Larry Sanders 0.6

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 0.8
Larry Sanders 1.8

Totals Stats

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 11,294
Larry Sanders 1,520

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,211
Larry Sanders 1,345

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,362
Larry Sanders 174

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 666
Larry Sanders 152

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 370
Larry Sanders 429

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 462
Larry Sanders 238

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .501
Larry Sanders .480

3-Point Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .355
Larry Sanders .000

Free Throw Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .862
Larry Sanders .553

Best Season (no game minimum)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 32.7
(2025)
Larry Sanders 9.8
(2013)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.9
(2020)
Larry Sanders 9.5
(2013)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 6.4
(2025)
Larry Sanders 1.2
(2013)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2.0
(2024)
Larry Sanders 1.0
(2015)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.0
(2025)
Larry Sanders 2.8
(2013)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 25.8
Larry Sanders 10.8

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.4
Larry Sanders 8.3

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.7
Larry Sanders 1.3

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.4
Larry Sanders 0.8

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.0
Larry Sanders 1.3

Totals Stats

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,186
Larry Sanders 43

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 248
Larry Sanders 33

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 262
Larry Sanders 5

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 64
Larry Sanders 3

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 45
Larry Sanders 5

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 46
Larry Sanders 4

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .468
Larry Sanders .576

3-Point Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .350
Larry Sanders -

Free Throw Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .859
Larry Sanders .455

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 30.2
(2024)
Larry Sanders 10.8
(2013)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 7.2
(2024)
Larry Sanders 8.3
(2013)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 6.5
(2025)
Larry Sanders 1.3
(2013)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.7
(2025)
Larry Sanders 0.8
(2013)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.7
(2024)
Larry Sanders 1.3
(2013)