Complete Stats Comparison of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and LeBron James

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and LeBron James 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-Alexander1
(blocks)		0
8
seasons
LeBron James4
(points, rebounds, assists, steals)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		22
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander0
0
4
Playoffs
LeBron James4
(points, rebounds, assists, steals)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		18
Playoffs
they are tied1
(blocks)

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander3
stats		2
stats		2
stats
LeBron James9
stats		12
stats		1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander1
stat		2
stats		2
stats
LeBron James9
stats		12
stats		1
stat
they are tied2
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, LeBron James has better averages in points, rebounds, assists and steals while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has better average in blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has better averages in free throws made (+0.6) and blocks (+0.1)
- LeBron James has better averages in points (+2.5), field goals made (+1.4), 3-pointers made (+0.3), offensive rebounds (+0.4), defensive rebounds (+2.4), total rebounds (+2.7), assists (+2.3) and steals (+0.1)
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.5)
- LeBron James has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+1.2)
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- LeBron James has higher averages in field goals attempted (+2.5), 3-pointers attempted (+0.9) and free throws attempted (+0.5)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 24.5
LeBron James 27.0
+2.5
Field Goals Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 8.5
LeBron James 9.9
+1.4
Field Goals Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 17.1
LeBron James 19.6
+2.5
3-Pointers Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.3
LeBron James 1.6
+0.3
3-Pointers Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 3.8
LeBron James 4.7
+0.9
Free Throws Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 6.1
+0.6
LeBron James 5.5
Free Throws Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 7.0
LeBron James 7.5
+0.5
Offensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 0.8
LeBron James 1.2
+0.4
Defensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.0
LeBron James 6.4
+2.4
Total Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.8
LeBron James 7.5
+2.7
Assists
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.1
LeBron James 7.4
+2.3
Steals
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.4
LeBron James 1.5
+0.1
Blocks
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 0.8
+0.1
LeBron James 0.7
Turnovers
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2.3
LeBron James 3.5
+1.2
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2.3
+0.5
LeBron James 1.8

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, LeBron James has more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

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- LeBron James played more years (+14) and games (+1,099), and has more points (+30,855), field goals made (+11,533), 3-pointers made (+1,944), free throws made (+5,845), offensive rebounds (+1,448), defensive rebounds (+8,067), total rebounds (+9,515), assists (+9,217), steals (+1,677) and blocks (+778)
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- LeBron James has more turnovers (+4,396) and personal fouls (+1,735)
-
- LeBron James has more field goals attempted (+22,685), 3-pointers attempted (+5,584) and free throws attempted (+8,478)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 8
LeBron James 22
+14
Games
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 463
LeBron James 1,562
+1,099
Points
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 11,329
LeBron James 42,184
+30,855
Field Goals Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 3,955
LeBron James 15,488
+11,533
Field Goals Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 7,898
LeBron James 30,583
+22,685
3-Pointers Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 615
LeBron James 2,559
+1,944
3-Pointers Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,738
LeBron James 7,322
+5,584
Free Throws Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,804
LeBron James 8,649
+5,845
Free Throws Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 3,257
LeBron James 11,735
+8,478
Offensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 351
LeBron James 1,799
+1,448
Defensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,865
LeBron James 9,932
+8,067
Total Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,216
LeBron James 11,731
+9,515
Assists
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,367
LeBron James 11,584
+9,217
Steals
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 668
LeBron James 2,345
+1,677
Blocks
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 372
LeBron James 1,150
+778
Turnovers
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,075
LeBron James 5,471
+4,396
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,046
LeBron James 2,781
+1,735

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 LeBron James has better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 50.1%
LeBron James 50.6%
+0.5
3-Point Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 35.4%
+0.5
LeBron James 34.9%
Free Throw Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 86.1%
+12.4
LeBron James 73.7%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, LeBron James has better averages in points, rebounds, assists and steals than Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. They are tied in blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

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- LeBron James has better averages in points (+2.6), field goals made (+1.3), 3-pointers made (+0.1), offensive rebounds (+0.7), defensive rebounds (+2.9), total rebounds (+3.6), assists (+1.5) and steals (+0.3)
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.5)
- LeBron James has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+1.4)
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- LeBron James has higher averages in field goals attempted (+1.4), 3-pointers attempted (+0.5) and free throws attempted (+1.2)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 25.8
LeBron James 28.4
+2.6
Field Goals Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 8.9
LeBron James 10.2
+1.3
Field Goals Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 19.1
LeBron James 20.5
+1.4
3-Pointers Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.5
LeBron James 1.6
+0.1
3-Pointers Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.4
LeBron James 4.9
+0.5
Free Throws Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 6.4
LeBron James 6.4
Free Throws Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 7.4
LeBron James 8.6
+1.2
Offensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 0.8
LeBron James 1.5
+0.7
Defensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.6
LeBron James 7.5
+2.9
Total Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.4
LeBron James 9.0
+3.6
Assists
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.7
LeBron James 7.2
+1.5
Steals
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.4
LeBron James 1.7
+0.3
Blocks
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.0
LeBron James 1.0
Turnovers
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2.2
LeBron James 3.6
+1.4
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2.8
+0.5
LeBron James 2.3

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

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- LeBron James played more years (+14) and games (+246), and has more points (+7,103), field goals made (+2,560), 3-pointers made (+409), free throws made (+1,574), offensive rebounds (+404), defensive rebounds (+1,976), total rebounds (+2,380), assists (+1,833), steals (+429) and blocks (+239)
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- LeBron James has more turnovers (+945) and personal fouls (+533)
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- LeBron James has more field goals attempted (+5,106), 3-pointers attempted (+1,240) and free throws attempted (+2,178)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4
LeBron James 18
+14
Games
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 46
LeBron James 292
+246
Points
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,186
LeBron James 8,289
+7,103
Field Goals Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 411
LeBron James 2,971
+2,560
Field Goals Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 878
LeBron James 5,984
+5,106
3-Pointers Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 71
LeBron James 480
+409
3-Pointers Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 203
LeBron James 1,443
+1,240
Free Throws Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 293
LeBron James 1,867
+1,574
Free Throws Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 341
LeBron James 2,519
+2,178
Offensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 38
LeBron James 442
+404
Defensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 210
LeBron James 2,186
+1,976
Total Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 248
LeBron James 2,628
+2,380
Assists
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 262
LeBron James 2,095
+1,833
Steals
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 64
LeBron James 493
+429
Blocks
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 45
LeBron James 284
+239
Turnovers
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 102
LeBron James 1,047
+945
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 130
LeBron James 663
+533

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 LeBron James has better field goal percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 46.8%
LeBron James 49.6%
+2.8
3-Point Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 35.0%
+1.7
LeBron James 33.3%
Free Throw Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 85.9%
+11.8
LeBron James 74.1%
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