HEADtoHEADSTATS
Alex Stepheson
PF · N/A⚡ 5–2
VS
NBA
Dereck Lively
C · DAL
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Alex Stepheson or Dereck Lively? The NBA Stat Breakdown

⚡ Winner
AS
Alex Stepheson
PF · N/A
VS
NBA
↓ Loses
Dereck Lively
Dereck Lively
C · DAL
Career Stats
22
Points Per Game
8.4
28
Rebounds Per Game
7.0
2
Assists Per Game
1.6
1
Steals Per Game
0.6
5
Blocks Per Game
1.5
33.3%
Field Goal %
72.5%
0%
Three Point %
0%
33.3%
Free Throw %
57.9%
Statistical Verdict
Alex Stepheson Wins
5–2
Category Wins
8 stats compared
Durability
Stepheson
Games / 82
Lively
✦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 PF comparison. Alex Stepheson holds the advantage in 5 of 7 key categories, with Rebounds Per Game representing the most decisive gap — a 300% difference that separates these two NBA players. This is not a close debate on the numbers.

Alex Stepheson's Rebounds Per Game of 28 compared to Dereck Lively's 7.0 represents a 300% 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 Alex Stepheson's edge.

The most competitive category in this matchup is Assists Per Game, where Alex Stepheson posts 2 against Dereck Lively's 1.6 — a gap of just 25%. Dereck Lively can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 5-2 tally suggests. In any debate, Assists Per Game is the statistical ammunition for the Dereck Lively 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.

Alex Stepheson wins this head to head comparison decisively — 5 categories to 2. The 300% gap in Rebounds Per Game alone makes a compelling case, but the consistency across multiple categories confirms Alex Stepheson's statistical superiority in this NBA career comparison.

❓Frequently Asked Questions

Who is better, Alex Stepheson or Dereck Lively?

Alex Stepheson holds the statistical edge, winning 5 of 7 categories in this career comparison. Alex Stepheson's Rebounds Per Game of 28 versus Dereck Lively's 7.0 is the most decisive factor — a 300% difference.

How do Alex Stepheson and Dereck Lively compare in Rebounds Per Game?

Alex Stepheson career Rebounds Per Game: 28. Dereck Lively career Rebounds Per Game: 7.0. Alex Stepheson leads by 300% — dramatically ahead in this key PF metric.

Who had the better overall career, Alex Stepheson or Dereck Lively?

Based on career statistics, Alex Stepheson edges Dereck Lively 5-2 across key categories. Alex Stepheson's Rebounds Per Game of 28 leads Dereck Lively's 7.0 by 300%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.

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