LeBron James vs Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 2026–27 stats
LeBron James averaged 16.4 PPG · 7.0 RPG · 7.0 APG. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander averaged 28.4 PPG · 4.3 RPG · 4.0 APG.
Stats last updated , from ESPN. How these numbers are calculated.
Across 10 categories, LeBron James leads in 3 and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in 7.
LeBron James leads in RPG (7.0 vs 4.3), APG (7.0 vs 4.0) and SPG (1.6 vs 1.3).
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads in PPG (28.4 vs 16.4), BPG (1.1 vs 1.0), FG% (45.1 vs 44.9), 3P% (33.3 vs 26.3), FT% (87.5 vs 62.5), TS% (54.8 vs 51.5) and TOV% (6.2 vs 12.1).
On efficiency, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shoots 54.8% true shooting against 51.5% for LeBron James, on more shot attempts per game (25.9 vs 15.9 counting free throws).
LeBron James plays for the Philadelphia 76ers and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for the Oklahoma City Thunder. LeBron James played 5 games at 33.4 minutes a night; Shai Gilgeous-Alexander played 7 at 33.6, so per-game numbers carry a different workload.
League rankings
Each stat per game, with the rank among 304 qualified players.
| LeBron James | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stat | Avg | Rank | Avg | Rank |
| PPG | 16.4 | 62nd | 28.4 | 5th |
| RPG | 7.0 | 47th | 4.3 | 123rd |
| APG | 7.0 | 15th | 4.0 | 67th |
| SPG | 1.6 | 34th | 1.3 | 53rd |
| BPG | 1.0 | 29th | 1.1 | 25th |
| FG% | 44.9 | 168th | 45.1 | 165th |
| 3P% | 26.3 | 205th | 33.3 | 131st |
| FT% | 62.5 | 192nd | 87.5 | 41st |
| TS% | 51.5 | 228th | 54.8 | 185th |
| TOV% | 12.1 | 132nd | 6.2 | 27th |
| Stat | LeBron James | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander |
|---|---|---|
| GP | 5 | 7 |
| MPG | 33.4 | 33.6 |
| PPG | 16.4 | 28.4 |
| RPG | 7.0 | 4.3 |
| APG | 7.0 | 4.0 |
| SPG | 1.6 | 1.3 |
| BPG | 1.0 | 1.1 |
| FG% | 44.9 | 45.1 |
| 3P% | 26.3 | 33.3 |
| FT% | 62.5 | 87.5 |
| TS% | 51.5 | 54.8 |
| TOV% | 12.1 | 6.2 |
LeBron James vs Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: career averages
LeBron James has the higher career average in points (26.7 to 25.3), rebounds (7.5 to 4.7), assists (7.4 to 5.3). Season-by-season history is on each player page.
| Career | LeBron James | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander |
|---|---|---|
| Seasons | 24 | 9 |
| Games | 1627 | 537 |
| PPG | 26.7 | 25.3 |
| RPG | 7.5 | 4.7 |
| APG | 7.4 | 5.3 |
| FG% | 50.6 | 50.8 |
| 3P% | 34.9 | 35.7 |
| TS% | 59.0 | 61.5 |
LeBron James stats · Shai Gilgeous-Alexander stats · Philadelphia 76ers roster · Oklahoma City Thunder roster
Common questions
Who is better, LeBron James or Shai Gilgeous-Alexander?
On 2026–27 per-game numbers Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is ahead of LeBron James, leading in 7 of 10 categories (PPG, BPG, FG%, 3P%, FT%, TS%, TOV%) to 3 for LeBron James. This is a small sample early in the season, and role and minutes matter as much as the averages.
Who scores more, LeBron James or Shai Gilgeous-Alexander?
LeBron James averages 16.4 points per game and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander averages 28.4 points per game in 2026–27, so Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has the higher number.
Who is the more efficient shooter, LeBron James or Shai Gilgeous-Alexander?
LeBron James averages 51.5 % true shooting and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander averages 54.8 % true shooting in 2026–27, so Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has the higher number.
Who rebounds and passes more, LeBron James or Shai Gilgeous-Alexander?
LeBron James averages 7.0 rebounds per game and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander averages 4.3 rebounds per game in 2026–27, so LeBron James has the higher number. LeBron James averages 7.0 assists per game and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander averages 4.0 assists per game in 2026–27, so LeBron James has the higher number.