Is Anthony Grundy Better Than Ray Allen? NBA Stats Decide

Few NBA comparisons generate more debate than Anthony Grundy vs Ray Allen. The numbers reveal a genuinely competitive matchup — Ray Allen 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.

Ray Allen's Points Per Game of 19.0 compared to Anthony Grundy's 4.3 represents a 341.9% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. Anthony Grundy falls 69.7% below the career average of 14.2 in this category while Ray Allen exceeds it. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Ray Allen's edge.

The most competitive category in this matchup is Field Goal %, where Anthony Grundy posts 50% against Ray Allen's 45.0% — a gap of just 11.1%. Anthony Grundy can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 4-3 tally suggests. In any debate, Field Goal % 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 Ray Allen — 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 Field Goal % where the gap narrows to just 11.1%. The numbers have spoken, but the argument will continue.