Is Andrew Goudelock Better Than Ben Simmons? NBA Stats Decide
Few NBA comparisons generate more debate than Andrew Goudelock vs Ben Simmons. The numbers reveal a genuinely competitive matchup — Ben Simmons takes 5 categories while Andrew Goudelock claims 3, making this one of the closer head to head comparisons at the PG position. Every statistical category matters in a matchup this tight.
Ben Simmons's Assists Per Game of 7.2 compared to Andrew Goudelock's 0.5 represents a 1340% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. Andrew Goudelock falls 91.4% below the career average of 5.8 in this category while Ben Simmons exceeds it. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Ben Simmons's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Field Goal %, where Andrew Goudelock posts 39.3% against Ben Simmons's 55.8% — a gap of just 42%. Andrew Goudelock 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 Andrew Goudelock 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 Ben Simmons — 5 categories to 3 — but Andrew Goudelock makes this far from a one-sided debate. Anyone building the case for Andrew Goudelock has real statistical ammunition particularly in Field Goal % where the gap narrows to just 42%. The numbers have spoken, but the argument will continue.
Who is better, Andrew Goudelock or Ben Simmons?
Ben Simmons holds the statistical edge, winning 5 of 8 categories in this career comparison. Ben Simmons's Assists Per Game of 7.2 versus Andrew Goudelock's 0.5 is the most decisive factor — a 1340% difference.
How do Andrew Goudelock and Ben Simmons compare in Assists Per Game?
Andrew Goudelock career Assists Per Game: 0.5. Ben Simmons career Assists Per Game: 7.2. Ben Simmons leads by 1340% — dramatically ahead in this key PG metric.
Who had the better overall career, Andrew Goudelock or Ben Simmons?
Based on career statistics, Ben Simmons edges Andrew Goudelock 5-3 across key categories. Ben Simmons's Assists Per Game of 7.2 leads Andrew Goudelock's 0.5 by 1340%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
