Shai Gilgeous-Alexander vs. Michael Ruffin Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Michael Ruffin 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 2025-26
Michael Ruffin:
1999-00 to 2008-09

NBA Championships and Seasons

S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Michael Ruffin0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander8
Michael Ruffin9
S. Gilgeous-Alexander4
Michael Ruffin4
S. Gilgeous-Alexander3
Michael Ruffin0

Honors and Awards

S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Michael Ruffin0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Michael Ruffin0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander3
Michael Ruffin0
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander3
Michael Ruffin0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Michael Ruffin0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Michael Ruffin0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1 *
Michael Ruffin0
*
* Notes: NBA Cup (In-Season Tournament) played since 2023-24.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 24.6
Michael Ruffin 1.7

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.8
Michael Ruffin 3.9

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.1
Michael Ruffin 0.6

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.4
Michael Ruffin 0.5

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 0.8
Michael Ruffin 0.5

Totals Stats

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 11,659
Michael Ruffin 716

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,268
Michael Ruffin 1,632

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,428
Michael Ruffin 250

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 678
Michael Ruffin 199

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 382
Michael Ruffin 193

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 473
Michael Ruffin 414

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .501
Michael Ruffin .407

3-Point Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .355
Michael Ruffin .000

Free Throw Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .863
Michael Ruffin .459

Best Season (no game minimum)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 33.2
(2026)
Michael Ruffin 2.6
(2001)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.9
(2020)
Michael Ruffin 5.8
(2001)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 6.4
(2025)
Michael Ruffin 1.0
(2004)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2.0
(2024)
Michael Ruffin 0.7
(2008)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.1
(2026)
Michael Ruffin 0.8
(2001)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 25.8
Michael Ruffin 1.4

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.4
Michael Ruffin 3.4

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.7
Michael Ruffin 0.7

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.4
Michael Ruffin 0.4

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.0
Michael Ruffin 0.3

Totals Stats

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,186
Michael Ruffin 28

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 248
Michael Ruffin 67

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 262
Michael Ruffin 13

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 64
Michael Ruffin 7

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 45
Michael Ruffin 5

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 46
Michael Ruffin 20

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .468
Michael Ruffin .563

3-Point Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .350
Michael Ruffin .000

Free Throw Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .859
Michael Ruffin .500

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 30.2
(2024)
Michael Ruffin 2.6
(2005)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 7.2
(2024)
Michael Ruffin 5.0
(2009)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 6.5
(2025)
Michael Ruffin 1.0
(2005)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.7
(2025)
Michael Ruffin 0.8
(2007)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.7
(2024)
Michael Ruffin 0.3
(2006)