Is Anthony Grundy Better Than Cory Joseph? NBA Stats Decide

Few NBA comparisons generate more debate than Anthony Grundy vs Cory Joseph. The numbers reveal a genuinely competitive matchup — Cory Joseph takes 4 categories while Anthony Grundy 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.

Anthony Grundy's Rebounds Per Game of 17 compared to Cory Joseph's 2.4 represents a 608.3% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. Cory Joseph falls 38.5% below the career average of 3.9 in this category while Anthony Grundy exceeds it. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Anthony Grundy's edge.

The most competitive category in this matchup is Three Point %, where Anthony Grundy posts 33.3% against Cory Joseph's 35% — a gap of just 5.1%. Anthony Grundy can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 4-3 tally suggests. In any debate, Three Point % is the statistical ammunition for the Anthony Grundy 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 Cory Joseph — 4 categories to 3 — but Anthony Grundy makes this far from a one-sided debate. Anyone building the case for Anthony Grundy has real statistical ammunition particularly in Three Point % where the gap narrows to just 5.1%. The numbers have spoken, but the argument will continue.