Is Allan Houston Better Than Amar'e Stoudemire? NBA Stats Decide
Few NBA comparisons generate more debate than Allan Houston vs Amar'e Stoudemire. The numbers reveal a genuinely competitive matchup — Amar'e Stoudemire takes 5 categories while Allan Houston 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.
Amar'e Stoudemire's Blocks Per Game of 1.2 compared to Allan Houston'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 Amar'e Stoudemire's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Points Per Game, where Allan Houston posts 17.3 against Amar'e Stoudemire's 18.9 — a gap of just 9.2%. Allan Houston can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 5-3 tally suggests. In any debate, Points Per Game is the statistical ammunition for the Allan Houston 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 Amar'e Stoudemire — 5 categories to 3 — but Allan Houston makes this far from a one-sided debate. Anyone building the case for Allan Houston has real statistical ammunition particularly in Points Per Game where the gap narrows to just 9.2%. The numbers have spoken, but the argument will continue.
Who is better, Allan Houston or Amar'e Stoudemire?
Amar'e Stoudemire holds the statistical edge, winning 5 of 8 categories in this career comparison. Amar'e Stoudemire's Blocks Per Game of 1.2 versus Allan Houston's 0.2 is the most decisive factor — a 500% difference.
How do Allan Houston and Amar'e Stoudemire compare in Blocks Per Game?
Allan Houston career Blocks Per Game: 0.2. Amar'e Stoudemire career Blocks Per Game: 1.2. Amar'e Stoudemire leads by 500% — dramatically ahead in this key SG metric.
Who had the better overall career, Allan Houston or Amar'e Stoudemire?
Based on career statistics, Amar'e Stoudemire edges Allan Houston 5-3 across key categories. Amar'e Stoudemire's Blocks Per Game of 1.2 leads Allan Houston's 0.2 by 500%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
