Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continues to establish himself as one of the defining players of his generation.
The Oklahoma City Thunder guard is central to the MVP conversation, leading his team to the number one seed for the second straight year while ranking as the league’s second-best scorer.
His performances have also sparked comparisons with Michael Jordan, particularly when looking at the efficiency behind his scoring output.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander eclipses Michael Jordan with remarkable FG record
According to Underdog NBA, Gilgeous-Alexander has set a new record for the highest field goal percentage by a guard averaging over 30 points per game.
He finished the regular season with 31.1 points per game while shooting 55.3 percent from the field, a remarkable level of efficiency for a high-volume scorer.
The previous record belonged to Michael Jordan, who shot 53.9 percent during the 1990-91 season.
Notably, Jordan still dominates the list, holding three of the top five marks, while Gilgeous-Alexander now occupies two spots, first and fourth.
The achievement underlines the level that Shai has reached, combining scoring volume with elite shot selection in a way rarely seen at his position.
Free throw argument does not diminish Shai’s efficiency
Some have suggested his efficiency is influenced by drawing fouls on missed attempts.
However, his average of nine free throw attempts per game is comparable to Jordan’s figures in similar seasons.
According to StatMuse, Jordan averaged 8.2 free throw attempts per game in 1990-91, along with 9.8 in 1988-89 and 10.5 in 1987-88.
The comparison reinforces that Shai’s numbers stand on their own merit rather than benefiting from an unusual whistle.
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