Complete Stats Comparison of Wilt Chamberlain and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Wilt Chamberlain 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 / 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
Wilt Chamberlain2
(points, rebounds)
3
(points, rebounds, assists)
14
seasons
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander1
(assists)
0
8
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Wilt Chamberlain1
(rebounds)
3
(points, rebounds, assists)
13
Playoffs
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander2
(points, assists)
0
4
Playoffs

- Stats for blocks and steals were not available during one of the players' career. They were not included on these tables.

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain4
stats
7
stats
1
stat
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander2
stats
1
stat
1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain2
stats
7
stats
1
stat
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander3
stats
1
stat
1
stat
they are tied1
stat

- Stats for defensive and offensive rebounds, blocks, steals, turnovers, and three-point shots were not available during one of the players' career. They were not included on these tables.

- "Better Career Total" includes games and years played as stats.

- 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...

Notes: Offensive and defensive rebounds, blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74. Turnovers started to be recorded in 1977-78. Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80.
(n/a) = the stat was not available during his career.

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Wilt Chamberlain has better averages in points and rebounds while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has better average in assists.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Wilt Chamberlain has better averages in points (+5.4), field goals made (+3.5) and total rebounds (+18.1)
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has better averages in free throws made (+0.3) and assists (+0.8)
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- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.2)
- Wilt Chamberlain has higher averages in field goals attempted (+5.3) and free throws attempted (+4.3)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Wilt Chamberlain 30.1
+5.4
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 24.7
Field Goals Made
Wilt Chamberlain 12.1
+3.5
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 8.6
Field Goals Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain 22.5
+5.3
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 17.2
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.4
3-Pointers Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 3.8
Free Throws Made
Wilt Chamberlain 5.8
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 6.1
+0.3
Free Throws Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain 11.4
+4.3
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 7.1
Offensive Rebounds
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 0.7
Defensive Rebounds
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.0
Wilt Chamberlain 22.9
+18.1
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.8
Wilt Chamberlain 4.4
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.2
+0.8
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.4
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 0.8
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2.3
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Wilt Chamberlain 2.0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2.2
+0.2

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Wilt Chamberlain has more total points, rebounds and assists than Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Wilt Chamberlain played more years (+6) and games (+569), and has more points (+19,669), field goals made (+8,582), free throws made (+3,150), total rebounds (+21,642) and assists (+2,188)
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- Wilt Chamberlain has more personal fouls (+1,006)
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- Wilt Chamberlain has more field goals attempted (+15,331) and free throws attempted (+8,493)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Wilt Chamberlain 14
+6
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 8
Wilt Chamberlain 1,045
+569
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 476
Wilt Chamberlain 31,419
+19,669
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 11,750
Field Goals Made
Wilt Chamberlain 12,681
+8,582
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4,099
Field Goals Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain 23,497
+15,331
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 8,166
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 645
3-Pointers Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,812
Free Throws Made
Wilt Chamberlain 6,057
+3,150
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,907
Free Throws Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain 11,862
+8,493
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 3,369
Offensive Rebounds
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 356
Defensive Rebounds
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,926
Wilt Chamberlain 23,924
+21,642
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,282
Wilt Chamberlain 4,643
+2,188
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,455
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 685
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 383
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,095
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Wilt Chamberlain 2,075
+1,006
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,069

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Wilt Chamberlain has better field goal percentage while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has better free throw percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain 54.0%
+3.8
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 50.2%
3-Point Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 35.6%
Free Throw Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain 51.1%
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 86.3%
+35.2

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 and assists while Wilt Chamberlain has better average in rebounds.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Wilt Chamberlain has better average in total rebounds (+19.1)
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has better averages in points (+3.3), free throws made (+1.7) and assists (+1.5)
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- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.2)
- Wilt Chamberlain has higher average in free throws attempted (+2.8)
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has higher average in field goals attempted (+2.0)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Wilt Chamberlain 22.5
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 25.8
+3.3
Field Goals Made
Wilt Chamberlain 8.9
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 8.9
Field Goals Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain 17.1
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 19.1
+2.0
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.5
3-Pointers Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.4
Free Throws Made
Wilt Chamberlain 4.7
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 6.4
+1.7
Free Throws Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain 10.2
+2.8
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 7.4
Offensive Rebounds
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 0.8
Defensive Rebounds
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.6
Wilt Chamberlain 24.5
+19.1
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.4
Wilt Chamberlain 4.2
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.7
+1.5
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.4
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.0
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2.2
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Wilt Chamberlain 2.6
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2.8
+0.2

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Wilt Chamberlain has more total points, rebounds and assists than Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Wilt Chamberlain played more years (+9) and games (+114), and has more points (+2,421), field goals made (+1,014), free throws made (+464), total rebounds (+3,665) and assists (+411)
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- Wilt Chamberlain has more personal fouls (+282)
-
- Wilt Chamberlain has more field goals attempted (+1,850) and free throws attempted (+1,286)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Wilt Chamberlain 13
+9
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4
Wilt Chamberlain 160
+114
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 46
Wilt Chamberlain 3,607
+2,421
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,186
Field Goals Made
Wilt Chamberlain 1,425
+1,014
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 411
Field Goals Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain 2,728
+1,850
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 878
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 71
3-Pointers Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 203
Free Throws Made
Wilt Chamberlain 757
+464
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 293
Free Throws Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain 1,627
+1,286
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 341
Offensive Rebounds
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 38
Defensive Rebounds
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 210
Wilt Chamberlain 3,913
+3,665
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 248
Wilt Chamberlain 673
+411
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 262
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 64
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 45
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 102
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Wilt Chamberlain 412
+282
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 130

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Wilt Chamberlain has better field goal percentage while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has better free throw percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain 52.2%
+5.4
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 46.8%
3-Point Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 35.0%
Free Throw Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain 46.5%
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 85.9%
+39.4