Is Aaron McKie Better Than Ben Gordon? NBA Stats Decide

Few NBA comparisons generate more debate than Aaron McKie vs Ben Gordon. The numbers reveal a genuinely competitive matchup — Aaron McKie takes 4 categories while Ben Gordon claims 3, making this one of the closer head to head comparisons at the SG position. Every statistical category matters in a matchup this tight.

Ben Gordon's Points Per Game of 14.9 compared to Aaron McKie's 7.4 represents a 101.4% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. Aaron McKie falls 50% below the career average of 14.8 in this category while Ben Gordon exceeds it. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Ben Gordon's edge.

The most competitive category in this matchup is Field Goal %, where Aaron McKie posts 43.8% against Ben Gordon's 43.2% — a gap of just 1.4%. Ben Gordon 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 Ben Gordon 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 McKie — 4 categories to 3 — but Ben Gordon makes this far from a one-sided debate. Anyone building the case for Ben Gordon has real statistical ammunition particularly in Field Goal % where the gap narrows to just 1.4%. The numbers have spoken, but the argument will continue.