Shai Gilgeous-Alexander vs Wilt Chamberlain
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Wilt Chamberlain split the compared categories 3–3. The two never shared an NBA floor — Wilt Chamberlain's last season was 1972-73, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander debuted in 2025-26.
The case for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: scoring (31.1 PPG), playmaking (6.6 APG), shooting efficiency (66.5% TS%).
The case for Wilt Chamberlain: rebounding (22.8 RPG), longevity (1045 games played), accolades (4 MVP · 1 FMVP · 10 All-NBA · 13 AS MVPs / All-Star nods).
PPG
31.130.1
RPG
4.322.8
APG
6.64.4
TS%
66.5%54.7%
games played
681045
MVPs / All-Star nods
—4 MVP · 1 FMVP · 10 All-NBA · 13 AS
Per Game
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | Wilt Chamberlain | |
|---|---|---|
| G | 68 | 1045 |
| MIN | 33.3 | 43.8 |
| PTS | 31.1 | 30.1 |
| REB | 4.3 | 22.8 |
| AST | 6.6 | 4.4 |
| STL | 1.4 | — |
| BLK | 0.8 | — |
| FG% | 55.3 | 53.9 |
| 3P% | 38.6 | — |
| FT% | 87.9 | 51.1 |
Advanced
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | Wilt Chamberlain | |
|---|---|---|
| PER | 30.6 | — |
| TS% | 66.5 | 54.7 |
| USG% | 33.6 | — |
| WS | 15.2 | — |
| WS/48 | 0.322 | — |
| BPM | 11.3 | — |
| VORP | 7.7 | — |
Accolades
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | Wilt Chamberlain | |
|---|---|---|
| MVP | — | 4 |
| Finals MVP | — | 1 |
| All-NBA | — | 10 |
| All-Star | — | 13 |
| All-Defensive | — | 2 |
| All-Star MVP | — | 1 |
| Rookie of the Year | — | 1 |
Career percentiles
Scoring10093
Efficiency9455
Playmaking9692
Rebounding66100
Defense930
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