Complete Stats Comparison of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chris Paul

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chris Paul 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 / Scoring / Stats / Stats Rankings / Games against each other

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, rebounds, blocks)		1
(blocks)		7
seasons
Chris Paul2
(assists, steals)		4
(points, rebounds, assists, steals)		20
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, rebounds, blocks)		1
(blocks)		4
Playoffs
Chris Paul2
(assists, steals)		4
(points, rebounds, assists, steals)		15
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		3
stats		1
stat
Chris Paul3
stats		11
stats		2
stats
they are tied1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander9
stats		3
stats		1
stat
Chris Paul3
stats		11
stats		2
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, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has better averages in points, rebounds and blocks while Chris Paul has better averages in assists and steals.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has better averages in points (+7.4), field goals made (+2.5), free throws made (+2.4), offensive rebounds (+0.2), defensive rebounds (+0.2), total rebounds (+0.4) and blocks (+0.6)
- Chris Paul has better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.1), assists (+4.1) and steals (+0.6)
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- Chris Paul has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.1)
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has higher averages in field goals attempted (+4.2) and free throws attempted (+2.9)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 24.4
+7.4
Chris Paul 17.0
Field Goals Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 8.5
+2.5
Chris Paul 6.0
Field Goals Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 17.0
+4.2
Chris Paul 12.8
3-Pointers Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.3
Chris Paul 1.4
+0.1
3-Pointers Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 3.7
Chris Paul 3.7
Free Throws Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 6.0
+2.4
Chris Paul 3.6
Free Throws Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 7.0
+2.9
Chris Paul 4.1
Offensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 0.8
+0.2
Chris Paul 0.6
Defensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.0
+0.2
Chris Paul 3.8
Total Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.8
+0.4
Chris Paul 4.4
Assists
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.1
Chris Paul 9.2
+4.1
Steals
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.4
Chris Paul 2.0
+0.6
Blocks
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 0.8
+0.6
Chris Paul 0.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2.3
Chris Paul 2.3
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2.3
Chris Paul 2.4
+0.1

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has more blocks (+148)
- Chris Paul played more years (+13) and games (+892), and has more points (+11,717), field goals made (+4,204), 3-pointers made (+1,246), free throws made (+2,063), offensive rebounds (+441), defensive rebounds (+3,326), total rebounds (+3,767), assists (+10,137) and steals (+2,051)
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- Chris Paul has more turnovers (+2,021) and personal fouls (+2,141)
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- Chris Paul has more field goals attempted (+9,480), 3-pointers attempted (+3,300) and free throws attempted (+2,336)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 7
Chris Paul 20
+13
Games
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 462
Chris Paul 1,354
+892
Points
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 11,294
Chris Paul 23,011
+11,717
Field Goals Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 3,943
Chris Paul 8,147
+4,204
Field Goals Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 7,872
Chris Paul 17,352
+9,480
3-Pointers Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 614
Chris Paul 1,860
+1,246
3-Pointers Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,729
Chris Paul 5,029
+3,300
Free Throws Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,794
Chris Paul 4,857
+2,063
Free Throws Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 3,243
Chris Paul 5,579
+2,336
Offensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 351
Chris Paul 792
+441
Defensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,860
Chris Paul 5,186
+3,326
Total Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,211
Chris Paul 5,978
+3,767
Assists
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,362
Chris Paul 12,499
+10,137
Steals
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 666
Chris Paul 2,717
+2,051
Blocks
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 370
+148
Chris Paul 222
Turnovers
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,072
Chris Paul 3,093
+2,021
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,044
Chris Paul 3,185
+2,141

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 50.1%
+3.1
Chris Paul 47.0%
3-Point Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 35.5%
Chris Paul 37.0%
+1.5
Free Throw Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 86.2%
Chris Paul 87.1%
+0.9

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, rebounds and blocks while Chris Paul has better averages in assists and steals.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has better averages in points (+5.8), field goals made (+1.5), free throws made (+2.9), offensive rebounds (+0.1), defensive rebounds (+0.4), total rebounds (+0.5) and blocks (+0.8)
- Chris Paul has better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.1), assists (+2.6) and steals (+0.5)
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- Chris Paul has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.3) and personal fouls (+0.1)
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has higher averages in field goals attempted (+3.8) and free throws attempted (+3.3)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 25.8
+5.8
Chris Paul 20.0
Field Goals Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 8.9
+1.5
Chris Paul 7.4
Field Goals Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 19.1
+3.8
Chris Paul 15.3
3-Pointers Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.5
Chris Paul 1.6
+0.1
3-Pointers Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.4
Chris Paul 4.4
Free Throws Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 6.4
+2.9
Chris Paul 3.5
Free Throws Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 7.4
+3.3
Chris Paul 4.1
Offensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 0.8
+0.1
Chris Paul 0.7
Defensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.6
+0.4
Chris Paul 4.2
Total Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.4
+0.5
Chris Paul 4.9
Assists
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.7
Chris Paul 8.3
+2.6
Steals
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.4
Chris Paul 1.9
+0.5
Blocks
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.0
+0.8
Chris Paul 0.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2.2
Chris Paul 2.5
+0.3
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2.8
Chris Paul 2.9
+0.1

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has more blocks (+14)
- Chris Paul played more years (+11) and games (+103), and has more points (+1,795), field goals made (+695), 3-pointers made (+173), free throws made (+232), offensive rebounds (+68), defensive rebounds (+414), total rebounds (+482), assists (+971) and steals (+223)
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- Chris Paul has more turnovers (+275) and personal fouls (+307)
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- Chris Paul has more field goals attempted (+1,409), 3-pointers attempted (+451) and free throws attempted (+274)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4
Chris Paul 15
+11
Games
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 46
Chris Paul 149
+103
Points
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,186
Chris Paul 2,981
+1,795
Field Goals Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 411
Chris Paul 1,106
+695
Field Goals Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 878
Chris Paul 2,287
+1,409
3-Pointers Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 71
Chris Paul 244
+173
3-Pointers Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 203
Chris Paul 654
+451
Free Throws Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 293
Chris Paul 525
+232
Free Throws Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 341
Chris Paul 615
+274
Offensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 38
Chris Paul 106
+68
Defensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 210
Chris Paul 624
+414
Total Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 248
Chris Paul 730
+482
Assists
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 262
Chris Paul 1,233
+971
Steals
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 64
Chris Paul 287
+223
Blocks
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 45
+14
Chris Paul 31
Turnovers
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 102
Chris Paul 377
+275
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 130
Chris Paul 437
+307

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 46.8%
Chris Paul 48.4%
+1.6
3-Point Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 35.0%
Chris Paul 37.3%
+2.3
Free Throw Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 85.9%
+0.5
Chris Paul 85.4%
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