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Aaron Gordon
F · Denver Nuggets
VS
NBA
James Worthy
F · N/A⚡ 6–2
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Aaron Gordon or James Worthy? The NBA Stat Breakdown

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Aaron Gordon
Aaron Gordon
F · Denver Nuggets
VS
NBA
⚡ Winner
JW
James Worthy
F · N/A
Career Stats
13.7
Points Per Game
17.6
6.2
Rebounds Per Game
5.1
2.7
Assists Per Game
3.0
0.7
Steals Per Game
1.1
0.6
Blocks Per Game
0.7
48.5%
Field Goal %
52.1%
33.5%
Three Point %
24.1%
69.8%
Free Throw %
76.9%
Statistical Verdict
James Worthy Wins
2–6
Category Wins
8 stats compared
Durability
Gordon
Games / 82
Worthy
✦Stats via ESPN · Regular season only · 70+ games = Healthy · 55–69 = Mild Risk · <55 = Injury Risk
🤖AI Analysis

The career statistics tell a clear story in this F comparison. James Worthy holds the advantage in 6 of 8 key categories, with Steals Per Game representing the most decisive gap — a 57.1% difference that separates these two NBA players. This is not a close debate on the numbers.

James Worthy's Steals Per Game of 1.1 compared to Aaron Gordon's 0.7 represents a 57.1% 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 James Worthy's edge.

The most competitive category in this matchup is Field Goal %, where Aaron Gordon posts 48.5% against James Worthy's 52.1% — a gap of just 7.4%. Aaron Gordon can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 6-2 tally suggests. In any debate, Field Goal % is the statistical ammunition for the Aaron Gordon side.

The forward position in professional basketball demands versatility — the ability to score, rebound and defend at an elite level. The most decorated forwards in NBA history have excelled across multiple statistical categories.

James Worthy wins this head to head comparison decisively — 6 categories to 2. The 57.1% gap in Steals Per Game alone makes a compelling case, but the consistency across multiple categories confirms James Worthy's statistical superiority in this NBA career comparison.

❓Frequently Asked Questions

Who is better, Aaron Gordon or James Worthy?

James Worthy holds the statistical edge, winning 6 of 8 categories in this career comparison. James Worthy's Steals Per Game of 1.1 versus Aaron Gordon's 0.7 is the most decisive factor — a 57.1% difference.

How do Aaron Gordon and James Worthy compare in Steals Per Game?

Aaron Gordon career Steals Per Game: 0.7. James Worthy career Steals Per Game: 1.1. James Worthy leads by 57.1% — dramatically ahead in this key F metric.

Who had the better overall career, Aaron Gordon or James Worthy?

Based on career statistics, James Worthy edges Aaron Gordon 6-2 across key categories. James Worthy's Steals Per Game of 1.1 leads Aaron Gordon's 0.7 by 57.1%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.

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