Shai Gilgeous-Alexander vs. Sam Perkins Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Sam Perkins 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
Sam Perkins:
1984-85 to 2000-01

NBA Championships and Seasons

S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Sam Perkins0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander7
Sam Perkins17
S. Gilgeous-Alexander4
Sam Perkins15
S. Gilgeous-Alexander3
Sam Perkins0

Honors and Awards

S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Sam Perkins0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Sam Perkins0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander3
Sam Perkins0
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander3
Sam Perkins0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Sam Perkins0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Sam Perkins0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1 *
Sam Perkins0
*
* Notes: NBA Cup (In-Season Tournament) played since 2023-24.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 24.4
Sam Perkins 11.9

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.8
Sam Perkins 6.0

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.1
Sam Perkins 1.5

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.4
Sam Perkins 0.9

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 0.8
Sam Perkins 0.7

Totals Stats

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 11,294
Sam Perkins 15,324

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,211
Sam Perkins 7,666

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,362
Sam Perkins 1,975

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 666
Sam Perkins 1,105

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 370
Sam Perkins 933

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 462
Sam Perkins 1,286

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .501
Sam Perkins .459

3-Point Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .355
Sam Perkins .362

Free Throw Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .862
Sam Perkins .811

Best Season (no game minimum)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 32.7
(2025)
Sam Perkins 16.5
(1992)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.9
(2020)
Sam Perkins 8.8
(1992)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 6.4
(2025)
Sam Perkins 2.3
(1990)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2.0
(2024)
Sam Perkins 1.4
(1987)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.0
(2025)
Sam Perkins 1.2
(1989)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 25.8
Sam Perkins 11.1

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.4
Sam Perkins 5.6

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.7
Sam Perkins 1.5

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.4
Sam Perkins 0.7

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.0
Sam Perkins 0.8

Totals Stats

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,186
Sam Perkins 1,861

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 248
Sam Perkins 936

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 262
Sam Perkins 246

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 64
Sam Perkins 118

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 45
Sam Perkins 126

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 46
Sam Perkins 167

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .468
Sam Perkins .444

3-Point Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .350
Sam Perkins .363

Free Throw Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .859
Sam Perkins .785

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 30.2
(2024)
Sam Perkins 18.8
(1985)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 7.2
(2024)
Sam Perkins 12.8
(1985)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 6.5
(2025)
Sam Perkins 3.3
(1995)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.7
(2025)
Sam Perkins 1.5
(1988)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.7
(2024)
Sam Perkins 1.4
(1991)