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AJ Griffin
F · Houston Rockets
VS
NBA
Aaron Gordon
F · Denver Nuggets⚡ 6–2
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Is AJ Griffin Better Than Aaron Gordon? NBA Stats Decide

↓ Loses
AJ Griffin
AJ Griffin
F · Houston Rockets
VS
NBA
⚡ Winner
Aaron Gordon
Aaron Gordon
F · Denver Nuggets
Career Stats
7.5
Points Per Game
13.7
1.9
Rebounds Per Game
6.2
0.8
Assists Per Game
2.7
0.5
Steals Per Game
0.7
0.2
Blocks Per Game
0.6
44.7%
Field Goal %
48.5%
37.2%
Three Point %
33.5%
89.8%
Free Throw %
69.8%
Statistical Verdict
Aaron Gordon Wins
2–6
Category Wins
8 stats compared
Durability
Griffin
Games / 82
Gordon
✦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. Aaron Gordon holds the advantage in 6 of 8 key categories, with Assists Per Game representing the most decisive gap — a 237.5% difference that separates these two NBA players. This is not a close debate on the numbers.

Aaron Gordon's Assists Per Game of 2.7 compared to AJ Griffin's 0.8 represents a 237.5% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. AJ Griffin falls 71.4% below the career average of 2.8 in this category while Aaron Gordon exceeds it. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Aaron Gordon's edge.

The most competitive category in this matchup is Field Goal %, where AJ Griffin posts 44.7% against Aaron Gordon's 48.5% — a gap of just 8.5%. AJ Griffin 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 AJ Griffin 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.

Aaron Gordon wins this head to head comparison decisively — 6 categories to 2. The 237.5% gap in Assists Per Game alone makes a compelling case, but the consistency across multiple categories confirms Aaron Gordon's statistical superiority in this NBA career comparison.

❓Frequently Asked Questions

Who is better, AJ Griffin or Aaron Gordon?

Aaron Gordon holds the statistical edge, winning 6 of 8 categories in this career comparison. Aaron Gordon's Assists Per Game of 2.7 versus AJ Griffin's 0.8 is the most decisive factor — a 237.5% difference.

How do AJ Griffin and Aaron Gordon compare in Assists Per Game?

AJ Griffin career Assists Per Game: 0.8. Aaron Gordon career Assists Per Game: 2.7. Aaron Gordon leads by 237.5% — dramatically ahead in this key F metric.

Who had the better overall career, AJ Griffin or Aaron Gordon?

Based on career statistics, Aaron Gordon edges AJ Griffin 6-2 across key categories. Aaron Gordon's Assists Per Game of 2.7 leads AJ Griffin's 0.8 by 237.5%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.

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