Allen Iverson vs O.G. Anunoby: Who Wins on NBA Stats?

This is as close as it gets. Allen Iverson and O.G. Anunoby 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 Assists Per Game of 6.2 compared to O.G. Anunoby's 1.7 represents a 264.7% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. O.G. Anunoby falls 46.9% 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 Free Throw %, where Allen Iverson posts 78% against O.G. Anunoby's 77.4% — virtually identical figures. O.G. Anunoby 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 O.G. Anunoby 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 Assists Per Game advantage — a 264.7% edge — but reasonable people can, and do, argue both sides of this NBA debate.