Allen Iverson or Kevin Martin? The NBA Stat Breakdown

Few NBA comparisons generate more debate than Allen Iverson vs Kevin Martin. The numbers reveal a genuinely competitive matchup — Allen Iverson takes 5 categories while Kevin Martin 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.

Allen Iverson's Assists Per Game of 6.2 compared to Kevin Martin's 1.9 represents a 226.3% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. Kevin Martin falls 40.6% below the career average of 3.2 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 Field Goal %, where Allen Iverson posts 42.5% against Kevin Martin's 43.7% — a gap of just 2.8%. Kevin Martin can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 5-3 tally suggests. In any debate, Field Goal % is the statistical ammunition for the Kevin Martin 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 Allen Iverson — 5 categories to 3 — but Kevin Martin makes this far from a one-sided debate. Anyone building the case for Kevin Martin has real statistical ammunition particularly in Field Goal % where the gap narrows to just 2.8%. The numbers have spoken, but the argument will continue.