Shai Gilgeous-Alexander vs. Michael Jordan Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Michael Jordan 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
Michael Jordan:
1984-85 to 2002-03

NBA Championships and Seasons

S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Michael Jordan6
S. Gilgeous-Alexander7
Michael Jordan15
S. Gilgeous-Alexander4
Michael Jordan13
S. Gilgeous-Alexander3
Michael Jordan14

Honors and Awards

S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Michael Jordan5
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Michael Jordan6
S. Gilgeous-Alexander3
Michael Jordan10
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander3
Michael Jordan11
S. Gilgeous-Alexander0
Michael Jordan9
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander0
Michael Jordan9
S. Gilgeous-Alexander0
Michael Jordan1
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Michael Jordan10
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Michael Jordan3
S. Gilgeous-Alexander0
Michael Jordan1
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1 *
Michael Jordan0
*
* Notes: NBA Cup (In-Season Tournament) played since 2023-24.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 24.4
Michael Jordan 30.1

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.8
Michael Jordan 6.2

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.1
Michael Jordan 5.3

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.4
Michael Jordan 2.3

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 0.8
Michael Jordan 0.8

Totals Stats

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 11,294
Michael Jordan 32,292

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,211
Michael Jordan 6,672

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,362
Michael Jordan 5,633

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 666
Michael Jordan 2,514

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 370
Michael Jordan 893

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 462
Michael Jordan 1,072

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .501
Michael Jordan .497

3-Point Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .355
Michael Jordan .327

Free Throw Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .862
Michael Jordan .835

Best Season (no game minimum)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 32.7
(2025)
Michael Jordan 37.1
(1987)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.9
(2020)
Michael Jordan 8.0
(1989)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 6.4
(2025)
Michael Jordan 8.0
(1989)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2.0
(2024)
Michael Jordan 3.2
(1988)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.0
(2025)
Michael Jordan 1.6
(1988)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 25.8
Michael Jordan 33.4

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.4
Michael Jordan 6.4

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.7
Michael Jordan 5.7

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.4
Michael Jordan 2.1

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.0
Michael Jordan 0.9

Totals Stats

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,186
Michael Jordan 5,987

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 248
Michael Jordan 1,152

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 262
Michael Jordan 1,022

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 64
Michael Jordan 376

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 45
Michael Jordan 158

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 46
Michael Jordan 179

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .468
Michael Jordan .487

3-Point Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .350
Michael Jordan .332

Free Throw Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .859
Michael Jordan .828

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 30.2
(2024)
Michael Jordan 43.7
(1986)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 7.2
(2024)
Michael Jordan 7.9
(1997)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 6.5
(2025)
Michael Jordan 8.5
(1985)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.7
(2025)
Michael Jordan 2.8
(1990)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.7
(2024)
Michael Jordan 2.3
(1987)