Comparing Ben Gordon and Jarrett Allen Head to Head
Few NBA comparisons generate more debate than Ben Gordon vs Jarrett Allen. The numbers reveal a genuinely competitive matchup — Ben Gordon takes 4 categories while Jarrett Allen 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.
Jarrett Allen's Blocks Per Game of 1.2 compared to Ben Gordon's 0.2 represents a 500% 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 Jarrett Allen's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Points Per Game, where Ben Gordon posts 14.9 against Jarrett Allen's 13.1 — a gap of just 13.7%. Jarrett Allen can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 4-3 tally suggests. In any debate, Points Per Game is the statistical ammunition for the Jarrett Allen 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 Jarrett Allen makes this far from a one-sided debate. Anyone building the case for Jarrett Allen has real statistical ammunition particularly in Points Per Game where the gap narrows to just 13.7%. The numbers have spoken, but the argument will continue.
Who is better, Ben Gordon or Jarrett Allen?
Ben Gordon holds the statistical edge, winning 4 of 7 categories in this career comparison. Ben Gordon's Blocks Per Game of 1.2 versus Jarrett Allen's 0.2 is the most decisive factor — a 500% difference.
How do Ben Gordon and Jarrett Allen compare in Blocks Per Game?
Ben Gordon career Blocks Per Game: 0.2. Jarrett Allen career Blocks Per Game: 1.2. Jarrett Allen leads by 500% — dramatically ahead in this key SG metric.
Who had the better overall career, Ben Gordon or Jarrett Allen?
Based on career statistics, Ben Gordon edges Jarrett Allen 4-3 across key categories. Ben Gordon's Blocks Per Game of 1.2 leads Jarrett Allen's 0.2 by 500%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
