Is Anthony Grundy Better Than Dennis Rodman? NBA Stats Decide

Few NBA comparisons generate more debate than Anthony Grundy vs Dennis Rodman. The numbers reveal a genuinely competitive matchup — Anthony Grundy takes 4 categories while Dennis Rodman 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 Assists Per Game of 9 compared to Dennis Rodman's 1.8 represents a 400% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. Dennis Rodman falls 69% below the career average of 5.8 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 Field Goal %, where Anthony Grundy posts 50% against Dennis Rodman's 52.1% — a gap of just 4.2%. Dennis Rodman can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 4-3 tally suggests. In any debate, Field Goal % is the statistical ammunition for the Dennis Rodman 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 Anthony Grundy — 4 categories to 3 — but Dennis Rodman makes this far from a one-sided debate. Anyone building the case for Dennis Rodman has real statistical ammunition particularly in Field Goal % where the gap narrows to just 4.2%. The numbers have spoken, but the argument will continue.