Complete Stats Comparison of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Bill Walton

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Bill Walton 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.

Player comparisons:
Career comparison / Season by season / Stats / Stats Rankings

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
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander3
(points, assists, steals)		3
(points, assists, steals)		7
seasons
Bill Walton2
(rebounds, blocks)		2
(rebounds, blocks)		10
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander3
(points, assists, steals)		3
(points, assists, steals)		4
Playoffs
Bill Walton2
(rebounds, blocks)		2
(rebounds, 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
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander8
stats		7
stats		2
stats
Bill Walton4
stats		7
stats		1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander7
stats		7
stats		2
stats
Bill Walton5
stats		6
stats		1
stat
they are tied1
stat

- "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...

Notes: Turnovers started to be recorded in 1977-78. Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80.
(*) = some years in his career don't have the stat.

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has better averages in points (+11.1), field goals made (+3.0), 3-pointers made (+1.3), free throws made (+3.6), assists (+1.7) and steals (+0.6)
- Bill Walton has better averages in offensive rebounds (+1.6), defensive rebounds (+4.2), total rebounds (+5.7) and blocks (+1.4)
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- Bill Walton has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.4) and personal fouls (+0.5)
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has higher averages in field goals attempted (+6.5), 3-pointers attempted (+3.7) and free throws attempted (+3.4)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 24.4
+11.1
Bill Walton 13.3
Field Goals Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 8.5
+3.0
Bill Walton 5.5
Field Goals Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 17.0
+6.5
Bill Walton 10.5
3-Pointers Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.3
+1.3
Bill Walton 0.0
*
3-Pointers Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 3.7
+3.7
Bill Walton 0.0
*
Free Throws Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 6.0
+3.6
Bill Walton 2.4
Free Throws Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 7.0
+3.4
Bill Walton 3.6
Offensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 0.8
Bill Walton 2.4
+1.6
Defensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.0
Bill Walton 8.2
+4.2
Total Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.8
Bill Walton 10.5
+5.7
Assists
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.1
+1.7
Bill Walton 3.4
Steals
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.4
+0.6
Bill Walton 0.8
Blocks
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 0.8
Bill Walton 2.2
+1.4
Turnovers
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2.3
Bill Walton 2.7
+0.4 *
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2.3
Bill Walton 2.8
+0.5

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has more total points, assists and steals while Bill Walton has more total rebounds and blocks.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has more points (+5,079), field goals made (+1,391), 3-pointers made (+614), free throws made (+1,683), assists (+772) and steals (+286)
- Bill Walton played more years (+3) and games (+6), and has more offensive rebounds (+752), defensive rebounds (+1,960), total rebounds (+2,712) and blocks (+664)
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has more turnovers (+207)
- Bill Walton has more personal fouls (+254)
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has more field goals attempted (+2,972), 3-pointers attempted (+1,725) and free throws attempted (+1,560)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 7
Bill Walton 10
+3
Games
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 462
Bill Walton 468
+6
Points
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 11,294
+5,079
Bill Walton 6,215
Field Goals Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 3,943
+1,391
Bill Walton 2,552
Field Goals Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 7,872
+2,972
Bill Walton 4,900
3-Pointers Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 614
+614
Bill Walton 0
*
3-Pointers Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,729
+1,725
Bill Walton 4
*
Free Throws Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,794
+1,683
Bill Walton 1,111
Free Throws Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 3,243
+1,560
Bill Walton 1,683
Offensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 351
Bill Walton 1,103
+752
Defensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,860
Bill Walton 3,820
+1,960
Total Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,211
Bill Walton 4,923
+2,712
Assists
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,362
+772
Bill Walton 1,590
Steals
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 666
+286
Bill Walton 380
Blocks
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 370
Bill Walton 1,034
+664
Turnovers
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,072
+207
Bill Walton 865
*
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,044
Bill Walton 1,298
+254

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 50.1%
Bill Walton 52.1%
+2.0
3-Point Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 35.5%
+35.5
Bill Walton 0.0%
*
Free Throw Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 86.2%
+20.2
Bill Walton 66.0%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has better averages in points, assists and steals while Bill Walton has better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has better averages in points (+15.0), field goals made (+4.2), 3-pointers made (+1.5), free throws made (+5.0), assists (+2.7) and steals (+0.7)
- Bill Walton has better averages in offensive rebounds (+1.1), defensive rebounds (+2.5), total rebounds (+3.7) and blocks (+0.7)
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+1.0)
- Bill Walton has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.2)
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has higher averages in field goals attempted (+10.2), 3-pointers attempted (+4.4) and free throws attempted (+5.3)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 25.8
+15.0
Bill Walton 10.8
Field Goals Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 8.9
+4.2
Bill Walton 4.7
Field Goals Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 19.1
+10.2
Bill Walton 8.9
3-Pointers Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.5
+1.5
Bill Walton 0.0
*
3-Pointers Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.4
+4.4
Bill Walton 0.0
*
Free Throws Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 6.4
+5.0
Bill Walton 1.4
Free Throws Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 7.4
+5.3
Bill Walton 2.1
Offensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 0.8
Bill Walton 1.9
+1.1
Defensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.6
Bill Walton 7.1
+2.5
Total Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.4
Bill Walton 9.1
+3.7
Assists
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.7
+2.7
Bill Walton 3.0
Steals
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.4
+0.7
Bill Walton 0.7
Blocks
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.0
Bill Walton 1.7
+0.7
Turnovers
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2.2
+1.0
Bill Walton 1.2
*
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2.8
Bill Walton 3.0
+0.2

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has more total points, assists and steals while Bill Walton has more total rebounds and blocks.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has more points (+658), field goals made (+181), 3-pointers made (+71), free throws made (+225), assists (+117) and steals (+32)
- Bill Walton played more games (+3) and has more offensive rebounds (+57), defensive rebounds (+139), total rebounds (+196) and blocks (+38)
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has more turnovers (+66)
- Bill Walton has more personal fouls (+19)
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has more field goals attempted (+440), 3-pointers attempted (+202) and free throws attempted (+240)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4
Bill Walton 4
Games
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 46
Bill Walton 49
+3
Points
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,186
+658
Bill Walton 528
Field Goals Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 411
+181
Bill Walton 230
Field Goals Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 878
+440
Bill Walton 438
3-Pointers Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 71
+71
Bill Walton 0
*
3-Pointers Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 203
+202
Bill Walton 1
*
Free Throws Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 293
+225
Bill Walton 68
Free Throws Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 341
+240
Bill Walton 101
Offensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 38
Bill Walton 95
+57
Defensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 210
Bill Walton 349
+139
Total Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 248
Bill Walton 444
+196
Assists
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 262
+117
Bill Walton 145
Steals
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 64
+32
Bill Walton 32
Blocks
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 45
Bill Walton 83
+38
Turnovers
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 102
+66
Bill Walton 36
*
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 130
Bill Walton 149
+19

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Bill Walton has better field goal percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 46.8%
Bill Walton 52.5%
+5.7
3-Point Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 35.0%
+35.0
Bill Walton 0.0%
*
Free Throw Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 85.9%
+18.6
Bill Walton 67.3%
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