Complete Stats Comparison of Tim Duncan and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Tim Duncan and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 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
Tim Duncan2
(rebounds, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		19
seasons
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander3
(points, assists, steals)		0
7
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Tim Duncan2
(rebounds, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		18
Playoffs
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander3
(points, assists, steals)		0
4
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Tim Duncan4
stats		11
stats		1
stat
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander8
stats		3
stats		2
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Tim Duncan4
stats		11
stats		1
stat
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander7
stats		3
stats		2
stats
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 Tim Duncan has better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Tim Duncan has better averages in offensive rebounds (+2.0), defensive rebounds (+4.1), total rebounds (+6.0) and blocks (+1.4)
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has better averages in points (+5.4), field goals made (+1.1), 3-pointers made (+1.3), free throws made (+1.8), assists (+2.1) and steals (+0.7)
- Tim Duncan has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.1) and personal fouls (+0.1)
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- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has higher averages in field goals attempted (+2.4), 3-pointers attempted (+3.6) and free throws attempted (+0.9)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Tim Duncan 19.0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 24.4
+5.4
Field Goals Made
Tim Duncan 7.4
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 8.5
+1.1
Field Goals Attempted
Tim Duncan 14.6
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 17.0
+2.4
3-Pointers Made
Tim Duncan 0.0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.3
+1.3
3-Pointers Attempted
Tim Duncan 0.1
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 3.7
+3.6
Free Throws Made
Tim Duncan 4.2
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 6.0
+1.8
Free Throws Attempted
Tim Duncan 6.1
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 7.0
+0.9
Offensive Rebounds
Tim Duncan 2.8
+2.0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 0.8
Defensive Rebounds
Tim Duncan 8.1
+4.1
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.0
Total Rebounds
Tim Duncan 10.8
+6.0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.8
Assists
Tim Duncan 3.0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.1
+2.1
Steals
Tim Duncan 0.7
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.4
+0.7
Blocks
Tim Duncan 2.2
+1.4
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 0.8
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Tim Duncan 2.4
+0.1
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2.3
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Tim Duncan 2.4
+0.1
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2.3

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Tim Duncan played more years (+12) and games (+930), and has more points (+15,202), field goals made (+6,342), free throws made (+3,102), offensive rebounds (+3,508), defensive rebounds (+9,372), total rebounds (+12,880), assists (+1,863), steals (+359) and blocks (+2,650)
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has more 3-pointers made (+584)
- Tim Duncan has more turnovers (+2,309) and personal fouls (+2,260)
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- Tim Duncan has more field goals attempted (+12,462) and free throws attempted (+5,225)
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has more 3-pointers attempted (+1,561)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Tim Duncan 19
+12
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 7
Games
Tim Duncan 1,392
+930
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 462
Points
Tim Duncan 26,496
+15,202
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 11,294
Field Goals Made
Tim Duncan 10,285
+6,342
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 3,943
Field Goals Attempted
Tim Duncan 20,334
+12,462
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 7,872
3-Pointers Made
Tim Duncan 30
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 614
+584
3-Pointers Attempted
Tim Duncan 168
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,729
+1,561
Free Throws Made
Tim Duncan 5,896
+3,102
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,794
Free Throws Attempted
Tim Duncan 8,468
+5,225
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 3,243
Offensive Rebounds
Tim Duncan 3,859
+3,508
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 351
Defensive Rebounds
Tim Duncan 11,232
+9,372
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,860
Total Rebounds
Tim Duncan 15,091
+12,880
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,211
Assists
Tim Duncan 4,225
+1,863
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,362
Steals
Tim Duncan 1,025
+359
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 666
Blocks
Tim Duncan 3,020
+2,650
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 370
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Tim Duncan 3,381
+2,309
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,072
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Tim Duncan 3,304
+2,260
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,044

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 Tim Duncan has better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Tim Duncan 50.6%
+0.5
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 50.1%
3-Point Percentage
Tim Duncan 17.9%
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 35.5%
+17.6
Free Throw Percentage
Tim Duncan 69.6%
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 86.2%
+16.6

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 Tim Duncan has better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Tim Duncan has better averages in offensive rebounds (+2.3), defensive rebounds (+3.7), total rebounds (+6.0) and blocks (+1.3)
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has better averages in points (+5.2), field goals made (+1.0), 3-pointers made (+1.5), free throws made (+1.6), assists (+2.7) and steals (+0.7)
- Tim Duncan has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.3)
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- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has higher averages in field goals attempted (+3.4), 3-pointers attempted (+4.3) and free throws attempted (+0.4)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Tim Duncan 20.6
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 25.8
+5.2
Field Goals Made
Tim Duncan 7.9
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 8.9
+1.0
Field Goals Attempted
Tim Duncan 15.7
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 19.1
+3.4
3-Pointers Made
Tim Duncan 0.0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.5
+1.5
3-Pointers Attempted
Tim Duncan 0.1
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.4
+4.3
Free Throws Made
Tim Duncan 4.8
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 6.4
+1.6
Free Throws Attempted
Tim Duncan 7.0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 7.4
+0.4
Offensive Rebounds
Tim Duncan 3.1
+2.3
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 0.8
Defensive Rebounds
Tim Duncan 8.3
+3.7
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.6
Total Rebounds
Tim Duncan 11.4
+6.0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.4
Assists
Tim Duncan 3.0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.7
+2.7
Steals
Tim Duncan 0.7
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.4
+0.7
Blocks
Tim Duncan 2.3
+1.3
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.0
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Tim Duncan 2.5
+0.3
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2.2
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Tim Duncan 2.8
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2.8

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Tim Duncan played more years (+14) and games (+205), and has more points (+3,986), field goals made (+1,564), free throws made (+924), offensive rebounds (+740), defensive rebounds (+1,871), total rebounds (+2,611), assists (+502), steals (+104) and blocks (+523)
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has more 3-pointers made (+66)
- Tim Duncan has more turnovers (+531) and personal fouls (+571)
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- Tim Duncan has more field goals attempted (+3,061) and free throws attempted (+1,425)
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has more 3-pointers attempted (+168)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Tim Duncan 18
+14
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4
Games
Tim Duncan 251
+205
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 46
Points
Tim Duncan 5,172
+3,986
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,186
Field Goals Made
Tim Duncan 1,975
+1,564
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 411
Field Goals Attempted
Tim Duncan 3,939
+3,061
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 878
3-Pointers Made
Tim Duncan 5
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 71
+66
3-Pointers Attempted
Tim Duncan 35
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 203
+168
Free Throws Made
Tim Duncan 1,217
+924
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 293
Free Throws Attempted
Tim Duncan 1,766
+1,425
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 341
Offensive Rebounds
Tim Duncan 778
+740
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 38
Defensive Rebounds
Tim Duncan 2,081
+1,871
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 210
Total Rebounds
Tim Duncan 2,859
+2,611
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 248
Assists
Tim Duncan 764
+502
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 262
Steals
Tim Duncan 168
+104
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 64
Blocks
Tim Duncan 568
+523
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 45
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Tim Duncan 633
+531
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 102
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Tim Duncan 701
+571
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 130

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 Tim Duncan has better field goal percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Tim Duncan 50.1%
+3.3
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 46.8%
3-Point Percentage
Tim Duncan 14.3%
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 35.0%
+20.7
Free Throw Percentage
Tim Duncan 68.9%
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 85.9%
+17.0
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