Alan Anderson or Roger Mason Jr.? The NBA Stat Breakdown

Few NBA comparisons generate more debate than Alan Anderson vs Roger Mason Jr.. The numbers reveal a genuinely competitive matchup — Roger Mason Jr. takes 4 categories while Alan Anderson 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.

Alan Anderson's Steals Per Game of 0.6 compared to Roger Mason Jr.'s 0.4 represents a 50% advantage — significantly better than their counterpart in this critical category. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Alan Anderson's edge.

The most competitive category in this matchup is Field Goal %, where Alan Anderson posts 40.5% against Roger Mason Jr.'s 40.8% — virtually identical figures. Alan Anderson 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 Alan Anderson 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 Roger Mason Jr. — 4 categories to 3 — but Alan Anderson makes this far from a one-sided debate. Anyone building the case for Alan Anderson has real statistical ammunition particularly in Field Goal % where the gap narrows to just 0.7%. The numbers have spoken, but the argument will continue.