Comparing Al Jefferson and Ben McLemore Head to Head
The career statistics tell a clear story in this C comparison. Al Jefferson holds the advantage in 6 of 8 key categories, with Blocks Per Game representing the most decisive gap — a 500% difference that separates these two NBA players. This is not a close debate on the numbers.
Al Jefferson's Blocks Per Game of 1.2 compared to Ben McLemore's 0.2 represents a 500% 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 Al Jefferson's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Free Throw %, where Al Jefferson posts 71.1% against Ben McLemore's 78% — a gap of just 9.7%. Ben McLemore can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 6-2 tally suggests. In any debate, Free Throw % is the statistical ammunition for the Ben McLemore side.
Centers have evolved dramatically across NBA eras — from dominant low-post scorers to modern stretch bigs. Career statistics must be evaluated with positional evolution and era context in mind.
Al Jefferson wins this head to head comparison decisively — 6 categories to 2. The 500% gap in Blocks Per Game alone makes a compelling case, but the consistency across multiple categories confirms Al Jefferson's statistical superiority in this NBA career comparison.
Who is better, Al Jefferson or Ben McLemore?
Al Jefferson holds the statistical edge, winning 6 of 8 categories in this career comparison. Al Jefferson's Blocks Per Game of 1.2 versus Ben McLemore's 0.2 is the most decisive factor — a 500% difference.
How do Al Jefferson and Ben McLemore compare in Blocks Per Game?
Al Jefferson career Blocks Per Game: 1.2. Ben McLemore career Blocks Per Game: 0.2. Al Jefferson leads by 500% — dramatically ahead in this key C metric.
Who had the better overall career, Al Jefferson or Ben McLemore?
Based on career statistics, Al Jefferson edges Ben McLemore 6-2 across key categories. Al Jefferson's Blocks Per Game of 1.2 leads Ben McLemore's 0.2 by 500%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
