Complete Stats Comparison of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Yao Ming

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Yao Ming 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-Alexander3
(points, assists, steals)		3
(points, assists, steals)		7
seasons
Yao Ming2
(rebounds, blocks)		2
(rebounds, blocks)		8
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)		4
(points, assists, steals, blocks)		4
Playoffs
Yao Ming2
(rebounds, blocks)		1
(rebounds)		4
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		8
stats		2
stats
Yao Ming4
stats		6
stats		1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander8
stats		9
stats		2
stats
Yao Ming4
stats		4
stats		1
stat
they are tied1
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 Yao Ming has better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has better averages in points (+5.4), field goals made (+1.5), 3-pointers made (+1.3), free throws made (+0.9), assists (+3.5) and steals (+1.0)
- Yao Ming has better averages in offensive rebounds (+1.7), defensive rebounds (+2.7), total rebounds (+4.4) and blocks (+1.1)
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- Yao Ming has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.4) and personal fouls (+1.0)
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has higher averages in field goals attempted (+3.7), 3-pointers attempted (+3.7) and free throws attempted (+0.9)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 24.4
+5.4
Yao Ming 19.0
Field Goals Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 8.5
+1.5
Yao Ming 7.0
Field Goals Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 17.0
+3.7
Yao Ming 13.3
3-Pointers Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.3
+1.3
Yao Ming 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 3.7
+3.7
Yao Ming 0.0
Free Throws Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 6.0
+0.9
Yao Ming 5.1
Free Throws Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 7.0
+0.9
Yao Ming 6.1
Offensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 0.8
Yao Ming 2.5
+1.7
Defensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.0
Yao Ming 6.7
+2.7
Total Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.8
Yao Ming 9.2
+4.4
Assists
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.1
+3.5
Yao Ming 1.6
Steals
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.4
+1.0
Yao Ming 0.4
Blocks
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 0.8
Yao Ming 1.9
+1.1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2.3
Yao Ming 2.7
+0.4
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2.3
Yao Ming 3.3
+1.0

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 points, assists and steals while Yao Ming has more total rebounds and blocks.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has more points (+2,047), field goals made (+563), 3-pointers made (+612), free throws made (+309), assists (+1,593) and steals (+477)
- Yao Ming played more years (+1) and games (+24), and has more offensive rebounds (+882), defensive rebounds (+1,401), total rebounds (+2,283) and blocks (+550)
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- Yao Ming has more turnovers (+239) and personal fouls (+552)
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has more field goals attempted (+1,427), 3-pointers attempted (+1,719) and free throws attempted (+259)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 7
Yao Ming 8
+1
Games
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 462
Yao Ming 486
+24
Points
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 11,294
+2,047
Yao Ming 9,247
Field Goals Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 3,943
+563
Yao Ming 3,380
Field Goals Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 7,872
+1,427
Yao Ming 6,445
3-Pointers Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 614
+612
Yao Ming 2
3-Pointers Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,729
+1,719
Yao Ming 10
Free Throws Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,794
+309
Yao Ming 2,485
Free Throws Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 3,243
+259
Yao Ming 2,984
Offensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 351
Yao Ming 1,233
+882
Defensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,860
Yao Ming 3,261
+1,401
Total Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,211
Yao Ming 4,494
+2,283
Assists
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,362
+1,593
Yao Ming 769
Steals
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 666
+477
Yao Ming 189
Blocks
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 370
Yao Ming 920
+550
Turnovers
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,072
Yao Ming 1,311
+239
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,044
Yao Ming 1,596
+552

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 Yao Ming has better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 50.1%
Yao Ming 52.4%
+2.3
3-Point Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 35.5%
+15.5
Yao Ming 20.0%
Free Throw Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 86.2%
+2.9
Yao Ming 83.3%

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 Yao Ming has better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has better averages in points (+6.0), field goals made (+1.9), 3-pointers made (+1.5), free throws made (+0.5), assists (+4.7) and steals (+1.1)
- Yao Ming has better averages in offensive rebounds (+1.9), defensive rebounds (+2.0), total rebounds (+3.9) and blocks (+0.5)
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- Yao Ming has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.7) and personal fouls (+1.0)
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has higher averages in field goals attempted (+5.7), 3-pointers attempted (+4.4) and free throws attempted (+0.3)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 25.8
+6.0
Yao Ming 19.8
Field Goals Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 8.9
+1.9
Yao Ming 7.0
Field Goals Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 19.1
+5.7
Yao Ming 13.4
3-Pointers Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.5
+1.5
Yao Ming 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.4
+4.4
Yao Ming 0.0
Free Throws Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 6.4
+0.5
Yao Ming 5.9
Free Throws Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 7.4
+0.3
Yao Ming 7.1
Offensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 0.8
Yao Ming 2.7
+1.9
Defensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.6
Yao Ming 6.6
+2.0
Total Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.4
Yao Ming 9.3
+3.9
Assists
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.7
+4.7
Yao Ming 1.0
Steals
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.4
+1.1
Yao Ming 0.3
Blocks
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.0
Yao Ming 1.5
+0.5
Turnovers
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2.2
Yao Ming 2.9
+0.7
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2.8
Yao Ming 3.8
+1.0

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 Yao Ming has more total rebounds.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander played more games (+18) and has more points (+631), field goals made (+216), 3-pointers made (+71), free throws made (+128), defensive rebounds (+25), assists (+233), steals (+55) and blocks (+3)
- Yao Ming has more offensive rebounds (+38) and total rebounds (+13)
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has more turnovers (+20) and personal fouls (+25)
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- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has more field goals attempted (+502), 3-pointers attempted (+203) and free throws attempted (+143)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4
Yao Ming 4
Games
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 46
+18
Yao Ming 28
Points
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,186
+631
Yao Ming 555
Field Goals Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 411
+216
Yao Ming 195
Field Goals Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 878
+502
Yao Ming 376
3-Pointers Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 71
+71
Yao Ming 0
3-Pointers Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 203
+203
Yao Ming 0
Free Throws Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 293
+128
Yao Ming 165
Free Throws Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 341
+143
Yao Ming 198
Offensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 38
Yao Ming 76
+38
Defensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 210
+25
Yao Ming 185
Total Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 248
Yao Ming 261
+13
Assists
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 262
+233
Yao Ming 29
Steals
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 64
+55
Yao Ming 9
Blocks
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 45
+3
Yao Ming 42
Turnovers
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 102
+20
Yao Ming 82
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 130
+25
Yao Ming 105

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 Yao Ming has better field goal percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 46.8%
Yao Ming 51.9%
+5.1
3-Point Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 35.0%
+35.0
Yao Ming 0%
Free Throw Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 85.9%
+2.6
Yao Ming 83.3%
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