Armon Johnson vs Damian Lillard: Who Wins on NBA Stats?

Few NBA comparisons generate more debate than Armon Johnson vs Damian Lillard. The numbers reveal a genuinely competitive matchup — Damian Lillard takes 5 categories while Armon Johnson 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.

Damian Lillard's Points Per Game of 25.1 compared to Armon Johnson's 3.3 represents a 660.6% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. Armon Johnson falls 76.8% below the career average of 14.2 in this category while Damian Lillard exceeds it. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Damian Lillard's edge.

The most competitive category in this matchup is Field Goal %, where Armon Johnson posts 45.8% against Damian Lillard's 43.9% — a gap of just 4.3%. Armon Johnson can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 5-3 tally suggests. In any debate, Field Goal % is the statistical ammunition for the Armon Johnson 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 Damian Lillard — 5 categories to 3 — but Armon Johnson makes this far from a one-sided debate. Anyone building the case for Armon Johnson has real statistical ammunition particularly in Field Goal % where the gap narrows to just 4.3%. The numbers have spoken, but the argument will continue.