A.J. Green or James Donaldson? The NBA Stat Breakdown
This is as close as it gets. A.J. Green and James Donaldson split the statistical categories evenly — 4 apiece — making this one of the most genuinely contested G comparisons in NBA history. When the numbers are this balanced, the debate comes down to which statistics matter most to you.
James Donaldson's Blocks Per Game of 1.3 compared to A.J. Green's 0.1 represents a 1200% 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 Donaldson's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Points Per Game, where A.J. Green posts 7.3 against James Donaldson's 8.4 — a gap of just 15.1%. James Donaldson can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 4-4 tally suggests. In any debate, Points Per Game is the statistical ammunition for the James Donaldson 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.
With categories split evenly, this comparison ultimately comes down to which statistics matter most to you. James Donaldson claims the tiebreaker through Blocks Per Game advantage — a 1200% edge — but reasonable people can, and do, argue both sides of this NBA debate.
Who is better, A.J. Green or James Donaldson?
A.J. Green holds the statistical edge, winning 4 of 8 categories in this career comparison. A.J. Green's Blocks Per Game of 1.3 versus James Donaldson's 0.1 is the most decisive factor — a 1200% difference.
How do A.J. Green and James Donaldson compare in Blocks Per Game?
A.J. Green career Blocks Per Game: 0.1. James Donaldson career Blocks Per Game: 1.3. James Donaldson leads by 1200% — dramatically ahead in this key G metric.
Who had the better overall career, A.J. Green or James Donaldson?
Based on career statistics, A.J. Green edges James Donaldson 4-4 across key categories. A.J. Green's Blocks Per Game of 1.3 leads James Donaldson's 0.1 by 1200%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
