Complete Stats Comparison of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Kevin McHale

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Kevin McHale 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)
2
(assists, steals)
7
seasons
Kevin McHale2
(rebounds, blocks)
3
(points, rebounds, blocks)
13
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)
0
4
Playoffs
Kevin McHale2
(rebounds, blocks)
5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, 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
Kevin McHale5
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-Alexander7
stats
3
stats
1
stat
Kevin McHale5
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, assists and steals while Kevin McHale has better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has better averages in points (+6.5), field goals made (+1.5), 3-pointers made (+1.3), free throws made (+2.3), assists (+3.4) and steals (+1.0)
- Kevin McHale has better averages in offensive rebounds (+1.6), defensive rebounds (+0.9), total rebounds (+2.5) and blocks (+0.9)
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.4)
- Kevin McHale has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.5)
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has higher averages in field goals attempted (+4.3), 3-pointers attempted (+3.5) and free throws attempted (+2.3)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 24.4
+6.5
Kevin McHale 17.9
Field Goals Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 8.5
+1.5
Kevin McHale 7.0
Field Goals Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 17.0
+4.3
Kevin McHale 12.7
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.3
+1.3
Kevin McHale 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 3.7
+3.5
Kevin McHale 0.2
Free Throws Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 6.0
+2.3
Kevin McHale 3.7
Free Throws Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 7.0
+2.3
Kevin McHale 4.7
Offensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 0.8
Kevin McHale 2.4
+1.6
Defensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.0
Kevin McHale 4.9
+0.9
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.8
Kevin McHale 7.3
+2.5
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.1
+3.4
Kevin McHale 1.7
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.4
+1.0
Kevin McHale 0.4
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 0.8
Kevin McHale 1.7
+0.9
Turnovers
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2.3
+0.4
Kevin McHale 1.9
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2.3
Kevin McHale 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, Kevin McHale 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 (+573), assists (+692) and steals (+322)
- Kevin McHale played more years (+6) and games (+509), and has more points (+6,041), field goals made (+2,887), free throws made (+840), offensive rebounds (+2,007), defensive rebounds (+2,904), total rebounds (+4,911) and blocks (+1,320)
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- Kevin McHale has more turnovers (+821) and personal fouls (+1,714)
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has more 3-pointers attempted (+1,572)
- Kevin McHale has more field goals attempted (+4,462) and free throws attempted (+1,311)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 7
Kevin McHale 13
+6
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 462
Kevin McHale 971
+509
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 11,294
Kevin McHale 17,335
+6,041
Field Goals Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 3,943
Kevin McHale 6,830
+2,887
Field Goals Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 7,872
Kevin McHale 12,334
+4,462
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 614
+573
Kevin McHale 41
3-Pointers Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,729
+1,572
Kevin McHale 157
Free Throws Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,794
Kevin McHale 3,634
+840
Free Throws Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 3,243
Kevin McHale 4,554
+1,311
Offensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 351
Kevin McHale 2,358
+2,007
Defensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,860
Kevin McHale 4,764
+2,904
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,211
Kevin McHale 7,122
+4,911
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,362
+692
Kevin McHale 1,670
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 666
+322
Kevin McHale 344
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 370
Kevin McHale 1,690
+1,320
Turnovers
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,072
Kevin McHale 1,893
+821
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,044
Kevin McHale 2,758
+1,714

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 Kevin McHale has better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 50.1%
Kevin McHale 55.4%
+5.3
3-Point Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 35.5%
+9.4
Kevin McHale 26.1%
Free Throw Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 86.2%
+6.4
Kevin McHale 79.8%

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 Kevin McHale has better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has better averages in points (+7.0), field goals made (+1.8), 3-pointers made (+1.5), free throws made (+1.9), assists (+4.1) and steals (+1.0)
- Kevin McHale has better averages in offensive rebounds (+1.9), defensive rebounds (+0.1), total rebounds (+2.0) and blocks (+0.7)
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.3)
- Kevin McHale has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.6)
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has higher averages in field goals attempted (+6.4), 3-pointers attempted (+4.3) and free throws attempted (+1.6)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 25.8
+7.0
Kevin McHale 18.8
Field Goals Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 8.9
+1.8
Kevin McHale 7.1
Field Goals Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 19.1
+6.4
Kevin McHale 12.7
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.5
+1.5
Kevin McHale 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.4
+4.3
Kevin McHale 0.1
Free Throws Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 6.4
+1.9
Kevin McHale 4.5
Free Throws Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 7.4
+1.6
Kevin McHale 5.8
Offensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 0.8
Kevin McHale 2.7
+1.9
Defensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.6
Kevin McHale 4.7
+0.1
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.4
Kevin McHale 7.4
+2.0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.7
+4.1
Kevin McHale 1.6
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.4
+1.0
Kevin McHale 0.4
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.0
Kevin McHale 1.7
+0.7
Turnovers
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2.2
+0.3
Kevin McHale 1.9
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2.8
Kevin McHale 3.4
+0.6

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Kevin McHale has more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has more 3-pointers made (+63)
- Kevin McHale played more years (+9) and games (+123), and has more points (+1,996), field goals made (+793), free throws made (+473), offensive rebounds (+418), defensive rebounds (+587), total rebounds (+1,005), assists (+12), steals (+1) and blocks (+236)
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- Kevin McHale has more turnovers (+224) and personal fouls (+441)
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has more 3-pointers attempted (+182)
- Kevin McHale has more field goals attempted (+1,267) and free throws attempted (+631)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4
Kevin McHale 13
+9
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 46
Kevin McHale 169
+123
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,186
Kevin McHale 3,182
+1,996
Field Goals Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 411
Kevin McHale 1,204
+793
Field Goals Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 878
Kevin McHale 2,145
+1,267
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 71
+63
Kevin McHale 8
3-Pointers Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 203
+182
Kevin McHale 21
Free Throws Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 293
Kevin McHale 766
+473
Free Throws Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 341
Kevin McHale 972
+631
Offensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 38
Kevin McHale 456
+418
Defensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 210
Kevin McHale 797
+587
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 248
Kevin McHale 1,253
+1,005
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 262
Kevin McHale 274
+12
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 64
Kevin McHale 65
+1
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 45
Kevin McHale 281
+236
Turnovers
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 102
Kevin McHale 326
+224
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 130
Kevin McHale 571
+441

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Kevin McHale 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%
Kevin McHale 56.1%
+9.3
3-Point Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 35.0%
Kevin McHale 38.1%
+3.1
Free Throw Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 85.9%
+7.1
Kevin McHale 78.8%