Complete Stats Comparison of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Dikembe Mutombo

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Dikembe Mutombo 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

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)		2
(assists, steals)		7
seasons
Dikembe Mutombo2
(rebounds, blocks)		3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		18
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
Dikembe Mutombo2
(rebounds, blocks)		2
(rebounds, blocks)		13
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-Alexander7
stats		5
stats		2
stats
Dikembe Mutombo5
stats		9
stats		1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander6
stats		7
stats		2
stats
Dikembe Mutombo6
stats		7
stats		1
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...

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 Dikembe Mutombo has better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has better averages in points (+14.6), field goals made (+5.0), 3-pointers made (+1.3), free throws made (+3.2), assists (+4.1) and steals (+1.0)
- Dikembe Mutombo has better averages in offensive rebounds (+2.4), defensive rebounds (+3.1), total rebounds (+5.5) and blocks (+2.0)
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.5)
- Dikembe Mutombo has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.5)
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has higher averages in field goals attempted (+10.3), 3-pointers attempted (+3.7) and free throws attempted (+2.9)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 24.4
+14.6
Dikembe Mutombo 9.8
Field Goals Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 8.5
+5.0
Dikembe Mutombo 3.5
Field Goals Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 17.0
+10.3
Dikembe Mutombo 6.7
3-Pointers Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.3
+1.3
Dikembe Mutombo 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 3.7
+3.7
Dikembe Mutombo 0.0
Free Throws Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 6.0
+3.2
Dikembe Mutombo 2.8
Free Throws Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 7.0
+2.9
Dikembe Mutombo 4.1
Offensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 0.8
Dikembe Mutombo 3.2
+2.4
Defensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.0
Dikembe Mutombo 7.1
+3.1
Total Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.8
Dikembe Mutombo 10.3
+5.5
Assists
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.1
+4.1
Dikembe Mutombo 1.0
Steals
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.4
+1.0
Dikembe Mutombo 0.4
Blocks
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 0.8
Dikembe Mutombo 2.8
+2.0
Turnovers
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2.3
+0.5
Dikembe Mutombo 1.8
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2.3
Dikembe Mutombo 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, Dikembe Mutombo has more total points, rebounds and blocks while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has more total assists and steals.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has more 3-pointers made (+614), assists (+1,122) and steals (+172)
- Dikembe Mutombo played more years (+11) and games (+734), and has more points (+435), field goals made (+226), free throws made (+597), offensive rebounds (+3,457), defensive rebounds (+6,691), total rebounds (+10,148) and blocks (+2,919)
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- Dikembe Mutombo has more turnovers (+1,101) and personal fouls (+2,339)
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has more 3-pointers attempted (+1,727)
- Dikembe Mutombo has more field goals attempted (+173) and free throws attempted (+1,717)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 7
Dikembe Mutombo 18
+11
Games
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 462
Dikembe Mutombo 1,196
+734
Points
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 11,294
Dikembe Mutombo 11,729
+435
Field Goals Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 3,943
Dikembe Mutombo 4,169
+226
Field Goals Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 7,872
Dikembe Mutombo 8,045
+173
3-Pointers Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 614
+614
Dikembe Mutombo 0
3-Pointers Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,729
+1,727
Dikembe Mutombo 2
Free Throws Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,794
Dikembe Mutombo 3,391
+597
Free Throws Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 3,243
Dikembe Mutombo 4,960
+1,717
Offensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 351
Dikembe Mutombo 3,808
+3,457
Defensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,860
Dikembe Mutombo 8,551
+6,691
Total Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,211
Dikembe Mutombo 12,359
+10,148
Assists
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,362
+1,122
Dikembe Mutombo 1,240
Steals
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 666
+172
Dikembe Mutombo 494
Blocks
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 370
Dikembe Mutombo 3,289
+2,919
Turnovers
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,072
Dikembe Mutombo 2,173
+1,101
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,044
Dikembe Mutombo 3,383
+2,339

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 Dikembe Mutombo has better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 50.1%
Dikembe Mutombo 51.8%
+1.7
3-Point Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 35.5%
+35.5
Dikembe Mutombo 0.0%
Free Throw Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 86.2%
+17.8
Dikembe Mutombo 68.4%

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 Dikembe Mutombo has better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has better averages in points (+16.7), field goals made (+5.9), 3-pointers made (+1.5), free throws made (+3.3), assists (+4.9) and steals (+1.0)
- Dikembe Mutombo has better averages in offensive rebounds (+2.1), defensive rebounds (+2.0), total rebounds (+4.1) and blocks (+1.5)
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.7) and personal fouls (+0.2)
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- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has higher averages in field goals attempted (+13.3), 3-pointers attempted (+4.4) and free throws attempted (+3.0)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 25.8
+16.7
Dikembe Mutombo 9.1
Field Goals Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 8.9
+5.9
Dikembe Mutombo 3.0
Field Goals Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 19.1
+13.3
Dikembe Mutombo 5.8
3-Pointers Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.5
+1.5
Dikembe Mutombo 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.4
+4.4
Dikembe Mutombo 0.0
Free Throws Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 6.4
+3.3
Dikembe Mutombo 3.1
Free Throws Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 7.4
+3.0
Dikembe Mutombo 4.4
Offensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 0.8
Dikembe Mutombo 2.9
+2.1
Defensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.6
Dikembe Mutombo 6.6
+2.0
Total Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.4
Dikembe Mutombo 9.5
+4.1
Assists
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.7
+4.9
Dikembe Mutombo 0.8
Steals
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.4
+1.0
Dikembe Mutombo 0.4
Blocks
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.0
Dikembe Mutombo 2.5
+1.5
Turnovers
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2.2
+0.7
Dikembe Mutombo 1.5
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2.8
+0.2
Dikembe Mutombo 2.6

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 Dikembe Mutombo has more total rebounds and blocks.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has more points (+268), field goals made (+108), 3-pointers made (+71), assists (+184) and steals (+24)
- Dikembe Mutombo played more years (+9) and games (+55), and has more free throws made (+19), offensive rebounds (+258), defensive rebounds (+456), total rebounds (+714) and blocks (+206)
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- Dikembe Mutombo has more turnovers (+47) and personal fouls (+129)
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has more field goals attempted (+292) and 3-pointers attempted (+202)
- Dikembe Mutombo has more free throws attempted (+103)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4
Dikembe Mutombo 13
+9
Games
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 46
Dikembe Mutombo 101
+55
Points
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,186
+268
Dikembe Mutombo 918
Field Goals Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 411
+108
Dikembe Mutombo 303
Field Goals Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 878
+292
Dikembe Mutombo 586
3-Pointers Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 71
+71
Dikembe Mutombo 0
3-Pointers Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 203
+202
Dikembe Mutombo 1
Free Throws Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 293
Dikembe Mutombo 312
+19
Free Throws Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 341
Dikembe Mutombo 444
+103
Offensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 38
Dikembe Mutombo 296
+258
Defensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 210
Dikembe Mutombo 666
+456
Total Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 248
Dikembe Mutombo 962
+714
Assists
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 262
+184
Dikembe Mutombo 78
Steals
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 64
+24
Dikembe Mutombo 40
Blocks
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 45
Dikembe Mutombo 251
+206
Turnovers
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 102
Dikembe Mutombo 149
+47
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 130
Dikembe Mutombo 259
+129

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 Dikembe Mutombo has better field goal percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 46.8%
Dikembe Mutombo 51.7%
+4.9
3-Point Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 35.0%
+35.0
Dikembe Mutombo 0.0%
Free Throw Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 85.9%
+15.6
Dikembe Mutombo 70.3%
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