Complete Stats Comparison of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Karl-Anthony Towns

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Karl-Anthony Towns 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, assists, steals)		2
(assists, steals)		7
seasons
Karl-Anthony Towns2
(rebounds, blocks)		3
(points, 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-Alexander4
(points, assists, steals, blocks)		4
(points, assists, steals, blocks)		4
Playoffs
Karl-Anthony Towns1
(rebounds)		1
(rebounds)		5
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-Alexander6
stats		4
stats		1
stat
Karl-Anthony Towns5
stats		10
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-Alexander8
stats		8
stats		1
stat
Karl-Anthony Towns3
stats		6
stats		1
stat
they are tied1
stat		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 Karl-Anthony Towns has better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has better averages in points (+1.3), free throws made (+1.6), assists (+1.9) and steals (+0.6)
- Karl-Anthony Towns has better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.4), offensive rebounds (+2.0), defensive rebounds (+4.3), total rebounds (+6.3) and blocks (+0.4)
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- Karl-Anthony Towns has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.4) and personal fouls (+1.1)
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has higher averages in field goals attempted (+0.8) and free throws attempted (+1.7)
- Karl-Anthony Towns has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+0.6)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 24.4
+1.3
Karl-Anthony Towns 23.1
Field Goals Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 8.5
Karl-Anthony Towns 8.5
Field Goals Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 17.0
+0.8
Karl-Anthony Towns 16.2
3-Pointers Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.3
Karl-Anthony Towns 1.7
+0.4
3-Pointers Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 3.7
Karl-Anthony Towns 4.3
+0.6
Free Throws Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 6.0
+1.6
Karl-Anthony Towns 4.4
Free Throws Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 7.0
+1.7
Karl-Anthony Towns 5.3
Offensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 0.8
Karl-Anthony Towns 2.8
+2.0
Defensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.0
Karl-Anthony Towns 8.3
+4.3
Total Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.8
Karl-Anthony Towns 11.1
+6.3
Assists
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.1
+1.9
Karl-Anthony Towns 3.2
Steals
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.4
+0.6
Karl-Anthony Towns 0.8
Blocks
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 0.8
Karl-Anthony Towns 1.2
+0.4
Turnovers
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2.3
Karl-Anthony Towns 2.7
+0.4
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2.3
Karl-Anthony Towns 3.4
+1.1

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Karl-Anthony Towns 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 assists (+325) and steals (+143)
- Karl-Anthony Towns played more years (+3) and games (+183), and has more points (+3,586), field goals made (+1,517), 3-pointers made (+503), free throws made (+49), offensive rebounds (+1,451), defensive rebounds (+3,474), total rebounds (+4,925) and blocks (+401)
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- Karl-Anthony Towns has more turnovers (+673) and personal fouls (+1,153)
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- Karl-Anthony Towns has more field goals attempted (+2,552), 3-pointers attempted (+1,061) and free throws attempted (+152)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 7
Karl-Anthony Towns 10
+3
Games
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 462
Karl-Anthony Towns 645
+183
Points
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 11,294
Karl-Anthony Towns 14,880
+3,586
Field Goals Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 3,943
Karl-Anthony Towns 5,460
+1,517
Field Goals Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 7,872
Karl-Anthony Towns 10,424
+2,552
3-Pointers Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 614
Karl-Anthony Towns 1,117
+503
3-Pointers Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,729
Karl-Anthony Towns 2,790
+1,061
Free Throws Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,794
Karl-Anthony Towns 2,843
+49
Free Throws Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 3,243
Karl-Anthony Towns 3,395
+152
Offensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 351
Karl-Anthony Towns 1,802
+1,451
Defensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,860
Karl-Anthony Towns 5,334
+3,474
Total Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,211
Karl-Anthony Towns 7,136
+4,925
Assists
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,362
+325
Karl-Anthony Towns 2,037
Steals
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 666
+143
Karl-Anthony Towns 523
Blocks
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 370
Karl-Anthony Towns 771
+401
Turnovers
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,072
Karl-Anthony Towns 1,745
+673
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,044
Karl-Anthony Towns 2,197
+1,153

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 50.1%
Karl-Anthony Towns 52.4%
+2.3
3-Point Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 35.5%
Karl-Anthony Towns 40.0%
+4.5
Free Throw Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 86.2%
+2.5
Karl-Anthony Towns 83.7%

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, steals and blocks while Karl-Anthony Towns has better average in rebounds.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has better averages in points (+6.0), field goals made (+2.0), free throws made (+2.0), assists (+3.7), steals (+0.7) and blocks (+0.3)
- Karl-Anthony Towns has better averages in offensive rebounds (+1.3), defensive rebounds (+4.0) and total rebounds (+5.3)
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- Karl-Anthony Towns has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.3) and personal fouls (+1.1)
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has higher averages in field goals attempted (+4.6), 3-pointers attempted (+0.1) and free throws attempted (+2.1)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 25.8
+6.0
Karl-Anthony Towns 19.8
Field Goals Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 8.9
+2.0
Karl-Anthony Towns 6.9
Field Goals Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 19.1
+4.6
Karl-Anthony Towns 14.5
3-Pointers Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.5
Karl-Anthony Towns 1.5
3-Pointers Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.4
+0.1
Karl-Anthony Towns 4.3
Free Throws Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 6.4
+2.0
Karl-Anthony Towns 4.4
Free Throws Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 7.4
+2.1
Karl-Anthony Towns 5.3
Offensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 0.8
Karl-Anthony Towns 2.1
+1.3
Defensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.6
Karl-Anthony Towns 8.6
+4.0
Total Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.4
Karl-Anthony Towns 10.7
+5.3
Assists
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.7
+3.7
Karl-Anthony Towns 2.0
Steals
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.4
+0.7
Karl-Anthony Towns 0.7
Blocks
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.0
+0.3
Karl-Anthony Towns 0.7
Turnovers
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2.2
Karl-Anthony Towns 2.5
+0.3
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2.8
Karl-Anthony Towns 3.9
+1.1

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, steals and blocks while Karl-Anthony Towns has more total rebounds.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has more points (+197), field goals made (+65), free throws made (+71), assists (+162), steals (+30) and blocks (+9)
- Karl-Anthony Towns played more years (+1) and games (+4), and has more 3-pointers made (+4), offensive rebounds (+67), defensive rebounds (+221) and total rebounds (+288)
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- Karl-Anthony Towns has more turnovers (+22) and personal fouls (+63)
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has more field goals attempted (+151) and free throws attempted (+74)
- Karl-Anthony Towns has more 3-pointers attempted (+11)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4
Karl-Anthony Towns 5
+1
Games
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 46
Karl-Anthony Towns 50
+4
Points
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,186
+197
Karl-Anthony Towns 989
Field Goals Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 411
+65
Karl-Anthony Towns 346
Field Goals Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 878
+151
Karl-Anthony Towns 727
3-Pointers Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 71
Karl-Anthony Towns 75
+4
3-Pointers Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 203
Karl-Anthony Towns 214
+11
Free Throws Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 293
+71
Karl-Anthony Towns 222
Free Throws Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 341
+74
Karl-Anthony Towns 267
Offensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 38
Karl-Anthony Towns 105
+67
Defensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 210
Karl-Anthony Towns 431
+221
Total Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 248
Karl-Anthony Towns 536
+288
Assists
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 262
+162
Karl-Anthony Towns 100
Steals
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 64
+30
Karl-Anthony Towns 34
Blocks
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 45
+9
Karl-Anthony Towns 36
Turnovers
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 102
Karl-Anthony Towns 124
+22
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 130
Karl-Anthony Towns 193
+63

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has better free throw percentage while Karl-Anthony Towns has better field goal percentage. They are tied in 3-point percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 46.8%
Karl-Anthony Towns 47.6%
+0.8
3-Point Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 35.0%
Karl-Anthony Towns 35.0%
Free Throw Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 85.9%
+2.8
Karl-Anthony Towns 83.1%
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