Is Anthony Peeler Better Than Jalen Green? NBA Stats Decide

This is as close as it gets. Anthony Peeler and Jalen Green split the statistical categories evenly — 4 apiece — making this one of the most genuinely contested SG comparisons in NBA history. When the numbers are this balanced, the debate comes down to which statistics matter most to you.

Jalen Green's Points Per Game of 19.9 compared to Anthony Peeler's 9.7 represents a 105.2% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. Anthony Peeler falls 34.5% below the career average of 14.8 in this category while Jalen Green exceeds it. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Jalen Green's edge.

The most competitive category in this matchup is Free Throw %, where Anthony Peeler posts 79.9% against Jalen Green's 79.6% — virtually identical figures. Jalen Green can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 4-4 tally suggests. In any debate, Free Throw % is the statistical ammunition for the Jalen Green 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.

With categories split evenly, this comparison ultimately comes down to which statistics matter most to you. Jalen Green claims the tiebreaker through Points Per Game advantage — a 105.2% edge — but reasonable people can, and do, argue both sides of this NBA debate.