Complete Stats Comparison of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Larry Johnson

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Larry Johnson 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-Alexander4
(points, assists, steals, blocks)		3
(assists, steals, blocks)		7
seasons
Larry Johnson1
(rebounds)		2
(points, rebounds)		10
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		4
(points, assists, steals, blocks)		4
Playoffs
Larry Johnson0
1
(rebounds)		6
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		3
stats
Larry Johnson4
stats		7
stats		0
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander10
stats		9
stats		2
stats
Larry Johnson2
stats		5
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, steals and blocks while Larry Johnson has better average in rebounds.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has better averages in points (+8.2), field goals made (+2.3), 3-pointers made (+0.8), free throws made (+2.8), assists (+1.8), steals (+0.7) and blocks (+0.4)
- Larry Johnson has better averages in offensive rebounds (+1.7), defensive rebounds (+1.0) and total rebounds (+2.7)
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.3)
- Larry Johnson has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.4)
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has higher averages in field goals attempted (+4.1), 3-pointers attempted (+2.1) and free throws attempted (+2.8)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 24.4
+8.2
Larry Johnson 16.2
Field Goals Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 8.5
+2.3
Larry Johnson 6.2
Field Goals Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 17.0
+4.1
Larry Johnson 12.9
3-Pointers Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.3
+0.8
Larry Johnson 0.5
3-Pointers Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 3.7
+2.1
Larry Johnson 1.6
Free Throws Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 6.0
+2.8
Larry Johnson 3.2
Free Throws Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 7.0
+2.8
Larry Johnson 4.2
Offensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 0.8
Larry Johnson 2.5
+1.7
Defensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.0
Larry Johnson 5.0
+1.0
Total Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.8
Larry Johnson 7.5
+2.7
Assists
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.1
+1.8
Larry Johnson 3.3
Steals
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.4
+0.7
Larry Johnson 0.7
Blocks
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 0.8
+0.4
Larry Johnson 0.4
Turnovers
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2.3
+0.3
Larry Johnson 2.0
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2.3
Larry Johnson 2.7
+0.4

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 assists, steals and blocks while Larry Johnson has more total points and rebounds.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has more 3-pointers made (+247), free throws made (+513), assists (+64), steals (+151) and blocks (+112)
- Larry Johnson played more years (+3) and games (+245), and has more points (+156), field goals made (+458), offensive rebounds (+1,443), defensive rebounds (+1,646) and total rebounds (+3,089)
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- Larry Johnson has more turnovers (+363) and personal fouls (+849)
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has more 3-pointers attempted (+625) and free throws attempted (+265)
- Larry Johnson has more field goals attempted (+1,214)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 7
Larry Johnson 10
+3
Games
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 462
Larry Johnson 707
+245
Points
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 11,294
Larry Johnson 11,450
+156
Field Goals Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 3,943
Larry Johnson 4,401
+458
Field Goals Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 7,872
Larry Johnson 9,086
+1,214
3-Pointers Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 614
+247
Larry Johnson 367
3-Pointers Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,729
+625
Larry Johnson 1,104
Free Throws Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,794
+513
Larry Johnson 2,281
Free Throws Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 3,243
+265
Larry Johnson 2,978
Offensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 351
Larry Johnson 1,794
+1,443
Defensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,860
Larry Johnson 3,506
+1,646
Total Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,211
Larry Johnson 5,300
+3,089
Assists
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,362
+64
Larry Johnson 2,298
Steals
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 666
+151
Larry Johnson 515
Blocks
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 370
+112
Larry Johnson 258
Turnovers
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,072
Larry Johnson 1,435
+363
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,044
Larry Johnson 1,893
+849

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has better field goal percentage, 3-point percentage and free throw percentage than Larry Johnson.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 50.1%
+1.7
Larry Johnson 48.4%
3-Point Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 35.5%
+2.3
Larry Johnson 33.2%
Free Throw Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 86.2%
+9.6
Larry Johnson 76.6%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has better averages in points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Larry Johnson.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has better averages in points (+11.6), field goals made (+3.6), 3-pointers made (+0.8), free throws made (+3.6), defensive rebounds (+0.8), total rebounds (+0.1), assists (+3.7), steals (+0.6) and blocks (+0.8)
- Larry Johnson has better average in offensive rebounds (+0.7)
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.4)
- Larry Johnson has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.3)
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has higher averages in field goals attempted (+8.1), 3-pointers attempted (+2.1) and free throws attempted (+3.7)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 25.8
+11.6
Larry Johnson 14.2
Field Goals Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 8.9
+3.6
Larry Johnson 5.3
Field Goals Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 19.1
+8.1
Larry Johnson 11.0
3-Pointers Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.5
+0.8
Larry Johnson 0.7
3-Pointers Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.4
+2.1
Larry Johnson 2.3
Free Throws Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 6.4
+3.6
Larry Johnson 2.8
Free Throws Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 7.4
+3.7
Larry Johnson 3.7
Offensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 0.8
Larry Johnson 1.5
+0.7
Defensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.6
+0.8
Larry Johnson 3.8
Total Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.4
+0.1
Larry Johnson 5.3
Assists
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.7
+3.7
Larry Johnson 2.0
Steals
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.4
+0.6
Larry Johnson 0.8
Blocks
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.0
+0.8
Larry Johnson 0.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2.2
+0.4
Larry Johnson 1.8
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2.8
Larry Johnson 3.1
+0.3

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 Larry Johnson has more total rebounds.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has more points (+249), field goals made (+60), 3-pointers made (+24), free throws made (+105), assists (+128), steals (+9) and blocks (+34)
- Larry Johnson played more years (+2) and games (+20), and has more offensive rebounds (+64), defensive rebounds (+39) and total rebounds (+103)
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- Larry Johnson has more turnovers (+19) and personal fouls (+72)
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has more field goals attempted (+151), 3-pointers attempted (+48) and free throws attempted (+96)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4
Larry Johnson 6
+2
Games
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 46
Larry Johnson 66
+20
Points
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,186
+249
Larry Johnson 937
Field Goals Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 411
+60
Larry Johnson 351
Field Goals Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 878
+151
Larry Johnson 727
3-Pointers Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 71
+24
Larry Johnson 47
3-Pointers Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 203
+48
Larry Johnson 155
Free Throws Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 293
+105
Larry Johnson 188
Free Throws Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 341
+96
Larry Johnson 245
Offensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 38
Larry Johnson 102
+64
Defensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 210
Larry Johnson 249
+39
Total Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 248
Larry Johnson 351
+103
Assists
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 262
+128
Larry Johnson 134
Steals
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 64
+9
Larry Johnson 55
Blocks
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 45
+34
Larry Johnson 11
Turnovers
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 102
Larry Johnson 121
+19
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 130
Larry Johnson 202
+72

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 Larry Johnson has better field goal percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 46.8%
Larry Johnson 48.3%
+1.5
3-Point Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 35.0%
+4.7
Larry Johnson 30.3%
Free Throw Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 85.9%
+9.2
Larry Johnson 76.7%
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