Is Anthony Davis Better Than James Worthy? NBA Stats Decide

The career statistics tell a clear story in this F comparison. Anthony Davis holds the advantage in 7 of 8 key categories, with Blocks Per Game representing the most decisive gap — a 228.6% difference that separates these two NBA players. This is not a close debate on the numbers.

Anthony Davis's Blocks Per Game of 2.3 compared to James Worthy's 0.7 represents a 228.6% 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 Anthony Davis's edge.

The most competitive category in this matchup is Field Goal %, where Anthony Davis posts 52.2% against James Worthy's 52.1% — virtually identical figures. James Worthy can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 7-1 tally suggests. In any debate, Field Goal % is the statistical ammunition for the James Worthy 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.

Anthony Davis wins this head to head comparison decisively — 7 categories to 1. The 228.6% gap in Blocks Per Game alone makes a compelling case, but the consistency across multiple categories confirms Anthony Davis's statistical superiority in this NBA career comparison.