Aaron Brooks vs Steve Blake Career Stats Comparison

Few NBA comparisons generate more debate than Aaron Brooks vs Steve Blake. The numbers reveal a genuinely competitive matchup — Steve Blake takes 4 categories while Aaron Brooks 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 Points Per Game of 9.7 compared to Steve Blake's 6.5 represents a 49.2% advantage — significantly better than their counterpart in this critical category. Steve Blake falls 56.1% below the career average of 14.8 in this category while Aaron Brooks exceeds it. 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 Steve Blake's 40.1% — a gap of just 3%. Aaron Brooks can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 4-3 tally suggests. In any debate, Field Goal % is the statistical ammunition for the Aaron Brooks 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 Steve Blake — 4 categories to 3 — but Aaron Brooks makes this far from a one-sided debate. Anyone building the case for Aaron Brooks has real statistical ammunition particularly in Field Goal % where the gap narrows to just 3%. The numbers have spoken, but the argument will continue.