Complete Stats Comparison of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Russell Westbrook

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Russell Westbrook 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-Alexander2
(points, blocks)		0
8
seasons
Russell Westbrook3
(rebounds, assists, steals)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, 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-Alexander2
(points, blocks)		1
(blocks)		4
Playoffs
Russell Westbrook3
(rebounds, assists, steals)		4
(points, rebounds, assists, steals)		14
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		2
stats		3
stats
Russell Westbrook5
stats		12
stats		0
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander7
stats		3
stats		3
stats
Russell Westbrook5
stats		11
stats		0
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, Russell Westbrook has better averages in rebounds, assists and steals while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has better averages in points and blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has better averages in points (+3.7), field goals made (+1.0), 3-pointers made (+0.3), free throws made (+1.4) and blocks (+0.5)
- Russell Westbrook has better averages in offensive rebounds (+0.9), defensive rebounds (+1.4), total rebounds (+2.2), assists (+2.8) and steals (+0.2)
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- Russell Westbrook has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.6) and personal fouls (+0.3)
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has higher averages in 3-pointers attempted (+0.2) and free throws attempted (+1.0)
- Russell Westbrook has higher average in field goals attempted (+0.1)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 24.8
+3.7
Russell Westbrook 21.1
Field Goals Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 8.6
+1.0
Russell Westbrook 7.6
Field Goals Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 17.2
Russell Westbrook 17.3
+0.1
3-Pointers Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.4
+0.3
Russell Westbrook 1.1
3-Pointers Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 3.8
+0.2
Russell Westbrook 3.6
Free Throws Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 6.2
+1.4
Russell Westbrook 4.8
Free Throws Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 7.2
+1.0
Russell Westbrook 6.2
Offensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 0.7
Russell Westbrook 1.6
+0.9
Defensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.0
Russell Westbrook 5.4
+1.4
Total Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.8
Russell Westbrook 7.0
+2.2
Assists
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.2
Russell Westbrook 8.0
+2.8
Steals
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.4
Russell Westbrook 1.6
+0.2
Blocks
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 0.8
+0.5
Russell Westbrook 0.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2.3
Russell Westbrook 3.9
+1.6
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2.2
Russell Westbrook 2.5
+0.3

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Russell Westbrook 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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- Russell Westbrook played more years (+10) and games (+775), and has more points (+14,487), field goals made (+5,357), 3-pointers made (+747), free throws made (+3,026), offensive rebounds (+1,648), defensive rebounds (+4,868), total rebounds (+6,516), assists (+7,572), steals (+1,283) and blocks (+24)
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- Russell Westbrook has more turnovers (+3,791) and personal fouls (+2,123)
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- Russell Westbrook has more field goals attempted (+13,443), 3-pointers attempted (+2,751) and free throws attempted (+4,334)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 8
Russell Westbrook 18
+10
Games
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 484
Russell Westbrook 1,259
+775
Points
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 12,015
Russell Westbrook 26,502
+14,487
Field Goals Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4,181
Russell Westbrook 9,538
+5,357
Field Goals Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 8,306
Russell Westbrook 21,749
+13,443
3-Pointers Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 663
Russell Westbrook 1,410
+747
3-Pointers Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,842
Russell Westbrook 4,593
+2,751
Free Throws Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,990
Russell Westbrook 6,016
+3,026
Free Throws Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 3,466
Russell Westbrook 7,800
+4,334
Offensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 362
Russell Westbrook 2,010
+1,648
Defensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,953
Russell Westbrook 6,821
+4,868
Total Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,315
Russell Westbrook 8,831
+6,516
Assists
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,504
Russell Westbrook 10,076
+7,572
Steals
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 699
Russell Westbrook 1,982
+1,283
Blocks
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 385
Russell Westbrook 409
+24
Turnovers
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,109
Russell Westbrook 4,900
+3,791
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,086
Russell Westbrook 3,209
+2,123

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 Russell Westbrook.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 50.3%
+6.4
Russell Westbrook 43.9%
3-Point Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 36.0%
+5.3
Russell Westbrook 30.7%
Free Throw Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 86.3%
+9.2
Russell Westbrook 77.1%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Russell Westbrook has better averages in rebounds, assists and steals while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has better averages in points and blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has better averages in points (+3.3), field goals made (+1.1), 3-pointers made (+0.1), free throws made (+0.9) and blocks (+0.7)
- Russell Westbrook has better averages in offensive rebounds (+1.0), defensive rebounds (+0.3), total rebounds (+1.3), assists (+1.4) and steals (+0.3)
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- Russell Westbrook has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.5) and personal fouls (+0.1)
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has higher average in free throws attempted (+0.7)
- Russell Westbrook has higher averages in field goals attempted (+0.2) and 3-pointers attempted (+0.2)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 25.8
+3.3
Russell Westbrook 22.5
Field Goals Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 8.9
+1.1
Russell Westbrook 7.8
Field Goals Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 19.1
Russell Westbrook 19.3
+0.2
3-Pointers Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.5
+0.1
Russell Westbrook 1.4
3-Pointers Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.4
Russell Westbrook 4.6
+0.2
Free Throws Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 6.4
+0.9
Russell Westbrook 5.5
Free Throws Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 7.4
+0.7
Russell Westbrook 6.7
Offensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 0.8
Russell Westbrook 1.8
+1.0
Defensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.6
Russell Westbrook 4.9
+0.3
Total Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.4
Russell Westbrook 6.7
+1.3
Assists
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.7
Russell Westbrook 7.1
+1.4
Steals
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.4
Russell Westbrook 1.7
+0.3
Blocks
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.0
+0.7
Russell Westbrook 0.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2.2
Russell Westbrook 3.7
+1.5
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2.8
Russell Westbrook 2.9
+0.1

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Russell Westbrook has more total points, rebounds, assists and steals while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has more total blocks.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has more blocks (+3)
- Russell Westbrook played more years (+10) and games (+89), and has more points (+1,849), field goals made (+645), 3-pointers made (+116), free throws made (+443), offensive rebounds (+203), defensive rebounds (+454), total rebounds (+657), assists (+693) and steals (+159)
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- Russell Westbrook has more turnovers (+399) and personal fouls (+261)
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- Russell Westbrook has more field goals attempted (+1,731), 3-pointers attempted (+422) and free throws attempted (+557)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4
Russell Westbrook 14
+10
Games
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 46
Russell Westbrook 135
+89
Points
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,186
Russell Westbrook 3,035
+1,849
Field Goals Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 411
Russell Westbrook 1,056
+645
Field Goals Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 878
Russell Westbrook 2,609
+1,731
3-Pointers Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 71
Russell Westbrook 187
+116
3-Pointers Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 203
Russell Westbrook 625
+422
Free Throws Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 293
Russell Westbrook 736
+443
Free Throws Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 341
Russell Westbrook 898
+557
Offensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 38
Russell Westbrook 241
+203
Defensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 210
Russell Westbrook 664
+454
Total Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 248
Russell Westbrook 905
+657
Assists
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 262
Russell Westbrook 955
+693
Steals
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 64
Russell Westbrook 223
+159
Blocks
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 45
+3
Russell Westbrook 42
Turnovers
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 102
Russell Westbrook 501
+399
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 130
Russell Westbrook 391
+261

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has better field goal percentage, 3-point percentage and free throw percentage than Russell Westbrook.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 46.8%
+6.3
Russell Westbrook 40.5%
3-Point Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 35.0%
+5.1
Russell Westbrook 29.9%
Free Throw Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 85.9%
+3.9
Russell Westbrook 82.0%
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