Complete Stats Comparison of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Zion Williamson

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Zion Williamson 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.

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
(assists, steals, blocks)
5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)
7
seasons
Zion Williamson2
(points, rebounds)
0
5
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)
5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)
4
Playoffs
Zion Williamson0
0
0
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-Alexander6
stats
11
stats
2
stats
Zion Williamson5
stats
3
stats
1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander10
stats
12
stats
3
stats
Zion Williamson2
stats
2
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, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has better averages in assists, steals and blocks while Zion Williamson has better averages in points and rebounds.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has better averages in 3-pointers made (+1.2), free throws made (+0.6), assists (+0.8), steals (+0.4) and blocks (+0.2)
- Zion Williamson has better averages in points (+0.3), field goals made (+1.0), offensive rebounds (+1.5), defensive rebounds (+0.3) and total rebounds (+1.8)
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- Zion Williamson has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.5)
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has higher averages in field goals attempted (+0.8) and 3-pointers attempted (+3.2)
- Zion Williamson has higher average in free throws attempted (+0.9)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 24.4
Zion Williamson 24.7
+0.3
Field Goals Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 8.5
Zion Williamson 9.5
+1.0
Field Goals Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 17.0
+0.8
Zion Williamson 16.2
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.3
+1.2
Zion Williamson 0.1
3-Pointers Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 3.7
+3.2
Zion Williamson 0.5
Free Throws Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 6.0
+0.6
Zion Williamson 5.4
Free Throws Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 7.0
Zion Williamson 7.9
+0.9
Offensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 0.8
Zion Williamson 2.3
+1.5
Defensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.0
Zion Williamson 4.3
+0.3
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.8
Zion Williamson 6.6
+1.8
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.1
+0.8
Zion Williamson 4.3
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.4
+0.4
Zion Williamson 1.0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 0.8
+0.2
Zion Williamson 0.6
Turnovers
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2.3
Zion Williamson 2.8
+0.5
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2.3
Zion Williamson 2.3

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander played more years (+2) and games (+248), and has more points (+6,015), field goals made (+1,902), 3-pointers made (+582), free throws made (+1,629), defensive rebounds (+932), total rebounds (+796), assists (+1,442), steals (+447) and blocks (+232)
- Zion Williamson has more offensive rebounds (+136)
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has more turnovers (+464) and personal fouls (+561)
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- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has more field goals attempted (+4,404), 3-pointers attempted (+1,631) and free throws attempted (+1,553)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

S. Gilgeous-Alexander 7
+2
Zion Williamson 5
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 462
+248
Zion Williamson 214
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 11,294
+6,015
Zion Williamson 5,279
Field Goals Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 3,943
+1,902
Zion Williamson 2,041
Field Goals Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 7,872
+4,404
Zion Williamson 3,468
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 614
+582
Zion Williamson 32
3-Pointers Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,729
+1,631
Zion Williamson 98
Free Throws Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,794
+1,629
Zion Williamson 1,165
Free Throws Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 3,243
+1,553
Zion Williamson 1,690
Offensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 351
Zion Williamson 487
+136
Defensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,860
+932
Zion Williamson 928
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,211
+796
Zion Williamson 1,415
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,362
+1,442
Zion Williamson 920
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 666
+447
Zion Williamson 219
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 370
+232
Zion Williamson 138
Turnovers
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,072
+464
Zion Williamson 608
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,044
+561
Zion Williamson 483

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 Zion Williamson has better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 50.1%
Zion Williamson 58.9%
+8.8
3-Point Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 35.5%
+2.8
Zion Williamson 32.7%
Free Throw Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 86.2%
+17.3
Zion Williamson 68.9%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlightZion Williamson didn't play in the NBA Playoffs.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has better averages in points (+25.8), field goals made (+8.9), 3-pointers made (+1.5), free throws made (+6.4), offensive rebounds (+0.8), defensive rebounds (+4.6), total rebounds (+5.4), assists (+5.7), steals (+1.4) and blocks (+1.0)
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- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+2.2) and personal fouls (+2.8)
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- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has higher averages in field goals attempted (+19.1), 3-pointers attempted (+4.4) and free throws attempted (+7.4)
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Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlightZion Williamson didn't play in the NBA Playoffs.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander played more years (+4) and games (+46), and has more points (+1,186), field goals made (+411), 3-pointers made (+71), free throws made (+293), offensive rebounds (+38), defensive rebounds (+210), total rebounds (+248), assists (+262), steals (+64) and blocks (+45)
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- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has more turnovers (+102) and personal fouls (+130)
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- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has more field goals attempted (+878), 3-pointers attempted (+203) and free throws attempted (+341)
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Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlightZion Williamson didn't play in the NBA Playoffs.

Who has higher percentages in the Playoffs?

- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has field goal percentage (+46.8), 3-point percentage (+35.0) and free throw percentage (+85.9)
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