Comparing Aaron Brooks and Cedric Simmons Head to Head

Few NBA comparisons generate more debate than Aaron Brooks vs Cedric Simmons. The numbers reveal a genuinely competitive matchup — Aaron Brooks takes 5 categories while Cedric Simmons claims 3, making this one of the closer head to head comparisons at the G position. Every statistical category matters in a matchup this tight.

Aaron Brooks's Steals Per Game of 0.6 compared to Cedric Simmons's 0.1 represents a 500% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Aaron Brooks's edge.

The most competitive category in this matchup is Field Goal %, where Aaron Brooks posts 41.3% against Cedric Simmons's 40.9% — virtually identical figures. Cedric Simmons can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 5-3 tally suggests. In any debate, Field Goal % is the statistical ammunition for the Cedric Simmons side.

In NBA history, backcourt players are judged on their ability to create offense for themselves and teammates alike. Points per game captures scoring but assists and efficiency metrics reveal the complete offensive picture.

The verdict favors Aaron Brooks — 5 categories to 3 — but Cedric Simmons makes this far from a one-sided debate. Anyone building the case for Cedric Simmons has real statistical ammunition particularly in Field Goal % where the gap narrows to just 1%. The numbers have spoken, but the argument will continue.