Is Ben Gordon Better Than Dennis Rodman? NBA Stats Decide
Few NBA comparisons generate more debate than Ben Gordon vs Dennis Rodman. The numbers reveal a genuinely competitive matchup — Ben Gordon takes 4 categories while Dennis Rodman claims 3, making this one of the closer head to head comparisons at the SG position. Every statistical category matters in a matchup this tight.
Dennis Rodman's Rebounds Per Game of 13.1 compared to Ben Gordon's 2.5 represents a 424% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. Ben Gordon falls 39% below the career average of 4.1 in this category while Dennis Rodman exceeds it. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Dennis Rodman's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Field Goal %, where Ben Gordon posts 43.2% against Dennis Rodman's 52.1% — a gap of just 20.6%. 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 Ben Gordon — 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 20.6%. The numbers have spoken, but the argument will continue.
Who is better, Ben Gordon or Dennis Rodman?
Ben Gordon holds the statistical edge, winning 4 of 7 categories in this career comparison. Ben Gordon's Rebounds Per Game of 13.1 versus Dennis Rodman's 2.5 is the most decisive factor — a 424% difference.
How do Ben Gordon and Dennis Rodman compare in Rebounds Per Game?
Ben Gordon career Rebounds Per Game: 2.5. Dennis Rodman career Rebounds Per Game: 13.1. Dennis Rodman leads by 424% — dramatically ahead in this key SG metric.
Who had the better overall career, Ben Gordon or Dennis Rodman?
Based on career statistics, Ben Gordon edges Dennis Rodman 4-3 across key categories. Ben Gordon's Rebounds Per Game of 13.1 leads Dennis Rodman's 2.5 by 424%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
