Allen Iverson vs Andre Miller: Who Wins on NBA Stats?

This is as close as it gets. Allen Iverson and Andre Miller 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.

Allen Iverson's Points Per Game of 26.7 compared to Andre Miller's 12.5 represents a 113.6% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. Andre Miller falls 15.5% below the career average of 14.8 in this category while Allen Iverson exceeds it. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Allen Iverson's edge.

The most competitive category in this matchup is Free Throw %, where Allen Iverson posts 78% against Andre Miller's 80.7% — a gap of just 3.5%. Andre Miller 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 Andre Miller 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. Allen Iverson claims the tiebreaker through Points Per Game advantage — a 113.6% edge — but reasonable people can, and do, argue both sides of this NBA debate.