Allan Houston vs Wally Szczerbiak: Who Wins on NBA Stats?

This is as close as it gets. Allan Houston and Wally Szczerbiak split the statistical categories evenly — 3 apiece — making this one of the most genuinely contested SG comparisons in NBA history. When the numbers are this balanced, the debate comes down to which statistics matter most to you.

Wally Szczerbiak's Rebounds Per Game of 4.0 compared to Allan Houston's 2.9 represents a 37.9% advantage — significantly better than their counterpart in this critical category. Allan Houston falls 29.3% below the career average of 4.1 in this category while Wally Szczerbiak exceeds it. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Wally Szczerbiak's edge.

The most competitive category in this matchup is Free Throw %, where Allan Houston posts 86.3% against Wally Szczerbiak's 86% — virtually identical figures. Wally Szczerbiak can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 3-3 tally suggests. In any debate, Free Throw % is the statistical ammunition for the Wally Szczerbiak 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.

With categories split evenly, this comparison ultimately comes down to which statistics matter most to you. Wally Szczerbiak claims the tiebreaker through Rebounds Per Game advantage — a 37.9% edge — but reasonable people can, and do, argue both sides of this NBA debate.