Is Anthony Bennett Better Than James Harden? NBA Stats Decide

The career statistics tell a clear story in this F comparison. James Harden holds the advantage in 8 of 8 key categories, with Assists Per Game representing the most decisive gap — a 1360% difference that separates these two NBA players. This is not a close debate on the numbers.

James Harden's Assists Per Game of 7.3 compared to Anthony Bennett's 0.5 represents a 1360% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. Anthony Bennett falls 82.1% below the career average of 2.8 in this category while James Harden exceeds it. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for James Harden's edge.

The most competitive category in this matchup is Field Goal %, where Anthony Bennett posts 39.2% against James Harden's 43.9% — a gap of just 12%. Anthony Bennett can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 8-0 tally suggests. In any debate, Field Goal % is the statistical ammunition for the Anthony Bennett side.

The forward position in professional basketball demands versatility — the ability to score, rebound and defend at an elite level. The most decorated forwards in NBA history have excelled across multiple statistical categories.

James Harden wins this head to head comparison decisively — 8 categories to 0. The 1360% gap in Assists Per Game alone makes a compelling case, but the consistency across multiple categories confirms James Harden's statistical superiority in this NBA career comparison.