Shai Gilgeous-Alexander vs. Steve Nash Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Steve Nash 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
Steve Nash:
1996-97 to 2013-14

NBA Championships and Seasons

S. Gilgeous-Alexander0
Steve Nash0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander6
Steve Nash18
S. Gilgeous-Alexander2
Steve Nash12
S. Gilgeous-Alexander2
Steve Nash8

Honors and Awards

S. Gilgeous-Alexander0
Steve Nash2
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Steve Nash3
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
Steve Nash7
S. Gilgeous-Alexander0
Steve Nash5

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 22.8
Steve Nash 14.3

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.7
Steve Nash 3.0

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.9
Steve Nash 8.5

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.4
Steve Nash 0.7

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 0.8
Steve Nash 0.1

Totals Stats

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 8,687
Steve Nash 17,387

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,809
Steve Nash 3,642

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,855
Steve Nash 10,335

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 532
Steve Nash 899

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 290
Steve Nash 102

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 381
Steve Nash 1,217

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .496
Steve Nash .490

3-Point Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .351
Steve Nash .428

Free Throw Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .851
Steve Nash .904

Best Season (no game minimum)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 31.4
(2023)
Steve Nash 18.8
(2006)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.9
(2020)
Steve Nash 4.2
(2006)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 6.3
(2024)
Steve Nash 11.6
(2007)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2.1
(2024)
Steve Nash 1.0
(2003)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.0
(2023)
Steve Nash 0.2
(2006)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 15.1
Steve Nash 17.3

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.1
Steve Nash 3.5

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 3.7
Steve Nash 8.8

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.0
Steve Nash 0.6

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 0.6
Steve Nash 0.1

Totals Stats

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 196
Steve Nash 2,072

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 53
Steve Nash 422

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 48
Steve Nash 1,061

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 13
Steve Nash 66

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 8
Steve Nash 14

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 13
Steve Nash 120

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .447
Steve Nash .473

3-Point Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .434
Steve Nash .406

Free Throw Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .907
Steve Nash .900

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 16.3
(2020)
Steve Nash 23.9
(2005)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.3
(2020)
Steve Nash 5.2
(2004)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.1
(2020)
Steve Nash 13.3
(2007)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.0
(2020)
Steve Nash 0.9
(2005)

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 0.8
(2019)
Steve Nash 0.3
(2006)