Complete Stats Comparison of LaMelo Ball and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by LaMelo Ball and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander during their NBA careers. First we show you a summary of who had better numbers on each statistical category and then we compare in detail the performance of each of these stars in the regular season and the Playoffs, both in total stats and averages per game.

This in-depth comparison includes all the numbers, if you prefer a simplified version of this analysis with only the basic statistics, you will find it at the career comparison of these two NBA stars.

On this page we compare:

Who has better stats? Main stats / All stats
Regular Season: Averages / Totals / Pecentages
Playoffs: Averages / Totals / Pecentages

Main Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
LaMelo Ball3
(rebounds, assists, steals)
0
5
seasons
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander2
(points, blocks)
5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)
7
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
LaMelo Ball0
0
0
Playoffs
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)
5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)
4
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
LaMelo Ball6
stats
3
stats
1
stat
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander6
stats
11
stats
2
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
LaMelo Ball2
stats
2
stats
0
stats
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander10
stats
12
stats
3
stats

- "Better Career Total" includes games and years played as stats.

- For turnovers and personal fouls, lower numbers are better.

- Field goal, free-throw and three-point attempts are not included on these tables since it can't be said that higher is better.

Now, lets compare all their stats in detail, one by one...

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, LaMelo Ball has better averages in rebounds, assists and steals while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has better averages in points and blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- LaMelo Ball has better averages in 3-pointers made (+1.8), offensive rebounds (+0.5), defensive rebounds (+0.7), total rebounds (+1.2), assists (+2.3) and steals (+0.1)
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has better averages in points (+3.4), field goals made (+1.1), free throws made (+2.9) and blocks (+0.5)
- LaMelo Ball has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.0) and personal fouls (+0.8)
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- LaMelo Ball has higher averages in field goals attempted (+0.6) and 3-pointers attempted (+4.7)
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has higher average in free throws attempted (+3.3)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

LaMelo Ball 21.0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 24.4
+3.4
Field Goals Made
LaMelo Ball 7.4
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 8.5
+1.1
Field Goals Attempted
LaMelo Ball 17.6
+0.6
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 17.0
LaMelo Ball 3.1
+1.8
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.3
3-Pointers Attempted
LaMelo Ball 8.4
+4.7
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 3.7
Free Throws Made
LaMelo Ball 3.1
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 6.0
+2.9
Free Throws Attempted
LaMelo Ball 3.7
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 7.0
+3.3
Offensive Rebounds
LaMelo Ball 1.3
+0.5
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 0.8
Defensive Rebounds
LaMelo Ball 4.7
+0.7
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.0
LaMelo Ball 6.0
+1.2
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.8
LaMelo Ball 7.4
+2.3
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.1
LaMelo Ball 1.5
+0.1
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.4
LaMelo Ball 0.3
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 0.8
+0.5
Turnovers
(lower is better)
LaMelo Ball 3.3
+1.0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2.3
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
LaMelo Ball 3.1
+0.8
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2.3

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than LaMelo Ball.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- LaMelo Ball has more 3-pointers made (+91)
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander played more years (+2) and games (+231), and has more points (+6,435), field goals made (+2,227), free throws made (+2,072), offensive rebounds (+62), defensive rebounds (+770), total rebounds (+832), assists (+652), steals (+326) and blocks (+294)
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- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has more turnovers (+303) and personal fouls (+317)
- LaMelo Ball has more 3-pointers attempted (+205)
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has more field goals attempted (+3,799) and free throws attempted (+2,380)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

LaMelo Ball 5
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 7
+2
LaMelo Ball 231
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 462
+231
LaMelo Ball 4,859
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 11,294
+6,435
Field Goals Made
LaMelo Ball 1,716
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 3,943
+2,227
Field Goals Attempted
LaMelo Ball 4,073
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 7,872
+3,799
LaMelo Ball 705
+91
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 614
3-Pointers Attempted
LaMelo Ball 1,934
+205
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,729
Free Throws Made
LaMelo Ball 722
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,794
+2,072
Free Throws Attempted
LaMelo Ball 863
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 3,243
+2,380
Offensive Rebounds
LaMelo Ball 289
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 351
+62
Defensive Rebounds
LaMelo Ball 1,090
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,860
+770
LaMelo Ball 1,379
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,211
+832
LaMelo Ball 1,710
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,362
+652
LaMelo Ball 340
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 666
+326
LaMelo Ball 76
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 370
+294
Turnovers
(lower is better)
LaMelo Ball 769
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,072
+303
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
LaMelo Ball 727
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,044
+317

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has better field goal percentage and free throw percentage while LaMelo Ball has better 3-point percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
LaMelo Ball 42.1%
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 50.1%
+8.0
3-Point Percentage
LaMelo Ball 36.5%
+1.0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 35.5%
Free Throw Percentage
LaMelo Ball 83.7%
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 86.2%
+2.5

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlightLaMelo Ball didn't play in the NBA Playoffs.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

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- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has better averages in points (+25.8), field goals made (+8.9), 3-pointers made (+1.5), free throws made (+6.4), offensive rebounds (+0.8), defensive rebounds (+4.6), total rebounds (+5.4), assists (+5.7), steals (+1.4) and blocks (+1.0)
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- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+2.2) and personal fouls (+2.8)
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- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has higher averages in field goals attempted (+19.1), 3-pointers attempted (+4.4) and free throws attempted (+7.4)

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlightLaMelo Ball didn't play in the NBA Playoffs.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

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- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander played more years (+4) and games (+46), and has more points (+1,186), field goals made (+411), 3-pointers made (+71), free throws made (+293), offensive rebounds (+38), defensive rebounds (+210), total rebounds (+248), assists (+262), steals (+64) and blocks (+45)
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- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has more turnovers (+102) and personal fouls (+130)
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- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has more field goals attempted (+878), 3-pointers attempted (+203) and free throws attempted (+341)

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlightLaMelo Ball didn't play in the NBA Playoffs.

Who has higher percentages in the Playoffs?

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- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has field goal percentage (+46.8), 3-point percentage (+35.0) and free throw percentage (+85.9)