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.

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
2023-24
S. Gilgeous-Alexander:
2018-19 to 2023-24
Michael Jordan:
1984-85 to 2002-03

NBA Championships and Seasons

S. Gilgeous-Alexander0
Michael Jordan6
S. Gilgeous-Alexander6
Michael Jordan15
S. Gilgeous-Alexander3
Michael Jordan13
S. Gilgeous-Alexander2
Michael Jordan14

Honors and Awards

S. Gilgeous-Alexander0
Michael Jordan5
S. Gilgeous-Alexander0
Michael Jordan6
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Michael Jordan10
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Michael Jordan11
S. Gilgeous-Alexander0
Michael Jordan9
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander0
Michael Jordan9
S. Gilgeous-Alexander0
Michael Jordan1
S. Gilgeous-Alexander0
Michael Jordan10
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Michael Jordan3
S. Gilgeous-Alexander0
Michael Jordan1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 22.8
Michael Jordan 30.1

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.7
Michael Jordan 6.2

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.9
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 8,810
Michael Jordan 32,292

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,832
Michael Jordan 6,672

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,876
Michael Jordan 5,633

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 535
Michael Jordan 2,514

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 293
Michael Jordan 893

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 386
Michael Jordan 1,072

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .496
Michael Jordan .497

3-Point Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .349
Michael Jordan .327

Free Throw Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .852
Michael Jordan .835

Best Season (no game minimum)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 31.4
(2023)
Michael Jordan 37.1
(1987)

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

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 6.2
(2024)
Michael Jordan 8.0
(1989)

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

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.0
(2023)
Michael Jordan 1.6
(1988)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 17.1
Michael Jordan 33.4

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.1
Michael Jordan 6.4

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 3.8
Michael Jordan 5.7

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.0
Michael Jordan 2.1

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 0.5
Michael Jordan 0.9

Totals Stats

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 257
Michael Jordan 5,987

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 62
Michael Jordan 1,152

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 57
Michael Jordan 1,022

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 15
Michael Jordan 376

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 8
Michael Jordan 158

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 15
Michael Jordan 179

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .472
Michael Jordan .487

3-Point Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .426
Michael Jordan .332

Free Throw Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .907
Michael Jordan .828

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 30.5
(2024)
Michael Jordan 43.7
(1986)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.3
(2020)
Michael Jordan 7.9
(1997)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.5
(2024)
Michael Jordan 8.5
(1985)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.0
(2024)
Michael Jordan 2.8
(1990)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 0.8
(2019)
Michael Jordan 2.3
(1987)