Comparing Andre Emmett and Ben Gordon Head to Head

Few NBA comparisons generate more debate than Andre Emmett vs Ben Gordon. The numbers reveal a genuinely competitive matchup — Andre Emmett takes 5 categories while Ben Gordon 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.

Andre Emmett's Blocks Per Game of 1 compared to Ben Gordon's 0.2 represents a 400% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Andre Emmett's edge.

The most competitive category in this matchup is Field Goal %, where Andre Emmett posts 46.2% against Ben Gordon's 43.2% — a gap of just 6.9%. Ben Gordon 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 Ben Gordon 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 Andre Emmett — 5 categories to 3 — but Ben Gordon makes this far from a one-sided debate. Anyone building the case for Ben Gordon has real statistical ammunition particularly in Field Goal % where the gap narrows to just 6.9%. The numbers have spoken, but the argument will continue.