Comparing Ben Gordon and Bonzi Wells Head to Head
This is as close as it gets. Ben Gordon and Bonzi Wells 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.
Bonzi Wells's Steals Per Game of 1.3 compared to Ben Gordon's 0.7 represents a 85.7% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Bonzi Wells's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Field Goal %, where Ben Gordon posts 43.2% against Bonzi Wells's 46% — a gap of just 6.5%. Bonzi Wells can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 4-4 tally suggests. In any debate, Field Goal % is the statistical ammunition for the Bonzi Wells 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. Bonzi Wells claims the tiebreaker through Steals Per Game advantage — a 85.7% edge — but reasonable people can, and do, argue both sides of this NBA debate.
Who is better, Ben Gordon or Bonzi Wells?
Ben Gordon holds the statistical edge, winning 4 of 8 categories in this career comparison. Ben Gordon's Steals Per Game of 1.3 versus Bonzi Wells's 0.7 is the most decisive factor — a 85.7% difference.
How do Ben Gordon and Bonzi Wells compare in Steals Per Game?
Ben Gordon career Steals Per Game: 0.7. Bonzi Wells career Steals Per Game: 1.3. Bonzi Wells leads by 85.7% — dramatically ahead in this key SG metric.
Who had the better overall career, Ben Gordon or Bonzi Wells?
Based on career statistics, Ben Gordon edges Bonzi Wells 4-4 across key categories. Ben Gordon's Steals Per Game of 1.3 leads Bonzi Wells's 0.7 by 85.7%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
