Shai Gilgeous-Alexander vs. Paul McPherson Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Paul McPherson 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
Honors and Awards |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander | 1 |
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| Paul McPherson | 0 | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander | 1 |
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| Paul McPherson | 0 | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander | 1 |
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| Paul McPherson | 0 | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander | 1 |
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| Paul McPherson | 0 | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander | 1 |
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| Paul McPherson | 0 | |
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* Notes: NBA Cup (In-Season Tournament) played since 2023-24. |
NBA Regular Season Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
24.5 | | |
| Paul McPherson |
4.8 | | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
4.8 | | |
| Paul McPherson |
1.4 | | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
5.1 | | |
| Paul McPherson |
0.7 | | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
1.4 | | |
| Paul McPherson |
0.5 | | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
0.8 | | |
| Paul McPherson |
0.1 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
11,384 | | |
| Paul McPherson |
262 | | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
2,224 | | |
| Paul McPherson |
79 | | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
2,372 | | |
| Paul McPherson |
38 | | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
670 | | |
| Paul McPherson |
25 | | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
373 | | |
| Paul McPherson |
4 | | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
464 | | |
| Paul McPherson |
55 | | |
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Percentages |
| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
.501 | | |
| Paul McPherson |
.505 | | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
.354 | | |
| Paul McPherson |
.167 | | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
.861 | | |
| Paul McPherson |
.724 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
45.0 | | (2026) | |
| Paul McPherson |
4.8 | | (2001) | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
6.5 | | (2026) | |
| Paul McPherson |
1.4 | | (2001) | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
6.4 | | (2025) | |
| Paul McPherson |
0.7 | | (2001) | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
2.0 | | (2026) | |
| Paul McPherson |
0.5 | | (2001) | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
1.5 | | (2026) | |
| Paul McPherson |
0.1 | | (2001) | |
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
25.8 | | |
| Paul McPherson |
- | | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
5.4 | | |
| Paul McPherson |
- | | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
5.7 | | |
| Paul McPherson |
- | | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
1.4 | | |
| Paul McPherson |
- | | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
1.0 | | |
| Paul McPherson |
- | | |
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Totals Stats |
| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
1,186 | | |
| Paul McPherson |
- | | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
248 | | |
| Paul McPherson |
- | | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
262 | | |
| Paul McPherson |
- | | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
64 | | |
| Paul McPherson |
- | | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
45 | | |
| Paul McPherson |
- | | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
46 | | |
| Paul McPherson |
0 | | |
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Percentages |
| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
.468 | | |
| Paul McPherson |
- | | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
.350 | | |
| Paul McPherson |
- | | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
.859 | | |
| Paul McPherson |
- | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
30.2 | | (2024) | |
| Paul McPherson |
- | | | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
7.2 | | (2024) | |
| Paul McPherson |
- | | | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
6.5 | | (2025) | |
| Paul McPherson |
- | | | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
1.7 | | (2025) | |
| Paul McPherson |
- | | | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
1.7 | | (2024) | |
| Paul McPherson |
- | | | |
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