Adam Harrington vs Patrick Beverley: Who Wins on NBA Stats?

Few NBA comparisons generate more debate than Adam Harrington vs Patrick Beverley. The numbers reveal a genuinely competitive matchup — Adam Harrington takes 5 categories while Patrick Beverley 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.

Adam Harrington's Points Per Game of 30 compared to Patrick Beverley's 8.3 represents a 261.4% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. Patrick Beverley falls 43.9% below the career average of 14.8 in this category while Adam Harrington exceeds it. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Adam Harrington's edge.

The most competitive category in this matchup is Free Throw %, where Adam Harrington posts 75% against Patrick Beverley's 76% — a gap of just 1.3%. Patrick Beverley can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 5-3 tally suggests. In any debate, Free Throw % is the statistical ammunition for the Patrick Beverley 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 Adam Harrington — 5 categories to 3 — but Patrick Beverley makes this far from a one-sided debate. Anyone building the case for Patrick Beverley has real statistical ammunition particularly in Free Throw % where the gap narrows to just 1.3%. The numbers have spoken, but the argument will continue.