Shai Gilgeous-Alexander vs Trae Young: 2026–27 stats
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander averaged 28.4 PPG · 4.3 RPG · 4.0 APG. Trae Young averaged 20.7 PPG · 3.7 RPG · 10.2 APG.
Stats last updated , from ESPN. How these numbers are calculated.
Across 10 categories, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads in 8 and Trae Young in 2.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads in PPG (28.4 vs 20.7), RPG (4.3 vs 3.7), SPG (1.3 vs 1.0), BPG (1.1 vs 0.2), FG% (45.1 vs 39.0), 3P% (33.3 vs 26.2), FT% (87.5 vs 86.0) and TOV% (6.2 vs 13.5).
Trae Young leads in APG (10.2 vs 4.0) and TS% (57.9 vs 54.8).
On efficiency, Trae Young shoots 57.9% true shooting against 54.8% for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, on fewer shot attempts per game (17.9 vs 25.9 counting free throws).
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander plays for the Oklahoma City Thunder and Trae Young for the Washington Wizards. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander played 7 games at 33.6 minutes a night; Trae Young played 6 at 36.5, so per-game numbers carry a different workload.
League rankings
Each stat per game, with the rank among 304 qualified players.
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | Trae Young | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stat | Avg | Rank | Avg | Rank |
| PPG | 28.4 | 5th | 20.7 | 37th |
| RPG | 4.3 | 123rd | 3.7 | 164th |
| APG | 4.0 | 67th | 10.2 | 1st |
| SPG | 1.3 | 53rd | 1.0 | 92nd |
| BPG | 1.1 | 25th | 0.2 | 191st |
| FG% | 45.1 | 165th | 39.0 | 231st |
| 3P% | 33.3 | 131st | 26.2 | 209th |
| FT% | 87.5 | 41st | 86.0 | 56th |
| TS% | 54.8 | 185th | 57.9 | 143rd |
| TOV% | 6.2 | 27th | 13.5 | 166th |
| Stat | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | Trae Young |
|---|---|---|
| GP | 7 | 6 |
| MPG | 33.6 | 36.5 |
| PPG | 28.4 | 20.7 |
| RPG | 4.3 | 3.7 |
| APG | 4.0 | 10.2 |
| SPG | 1.3 | 1.0 |
| BPG | 1.1 | 0.2 |
| FG% | 45.1 | 39.0 |
| 3P% | 33.3 | 26.2 |
| FT% | 87.5 | 86.0 |
| TS% | 54.8 | 57.9 |
| TOV% | 6.2 | 13.5 |
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander vs Trae Young: career averages
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has the higher career average in points (25.3 to 25.0), rebounds (4.7 to 3.5); Trae Young has the higher career average in assists (9.8 to 5.3). Season-by-season history is on each player page.
| Career | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | Trae Young |
|---|---|---|
| Seasons | 9 | 9 |
| Games | 537 | 504 |
| PPG | 25.3 | 25.0 |
| RPG | 4.7 | 3.5 |
| APG | 5.3 | 9.8 |
| FG% | 50.8 | 43.3 |
| 3P% | 35.7 | 35.1 |
| TS% | 61.5 | 57.9 |
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander stats · Trae Young stats · Oklahoma City Thunder roster · Washington Wizards roster
Common questions
Who is better, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander or Trae Young?
On 2026–27 per-game numbers Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is ahead of Trae Young, leading in 8 of 10 categories (PPG, RPG, SPG, BPG, FG%, 3P%, FT%, TOV%) to 2 for Trae Young. This is a small sample early in the season, and role and minutes matter as much as the averages.
Who scores more, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander or Trae Young?
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander averages 28.4 points per game and Trae Young averages 20.7 points per game in 2026–27, so Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has the higher number.
Who is the more efficient shooter, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander or Trae Young?
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander averages 54.8 % true shooting and Trae Young averages 57.9 % true shooting in 2026–27, so Trae Young has the higher number.
Who rebounds and passes more, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander or Trae Young?
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander averages 4.3 rebounds per game and Trae Young averages 3.7 rebounds per game in 2026–27, so Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has the higher number. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander averages 4.0 assists per game and Trae Young averages 10.2 assists per game in 2026–27, so Trae Young has the higher number.