Is Allen Iverson Better Than Josh Hart? NBA Stats Decide

This is as close as it gets. Allen Iverson and Josh Hart split the statistical categories evenly — 4 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 Josh Hart's 10.5 represents a 154.3% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. Josh Hart falls 29.1% 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 Josh Hart's 75% — a gap of just 4%. Josh Hart can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 4-4 tally suggests. In any debate, Free Throw % is the statistical ammunition for the Josh Hart 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 154.3% edge — but reasonable people can, and do, argue both sides of this NBA debate.