Comparing Ben Gordon and Loy Vaught Head to Head

Few NBA comparisons generate more debate than Ben Gordon vs Loy Vaught. The numbers reveal a genuinely competitive matchup — Ben Gordon takes 4 categories while Loy Vaught 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.

Loy Vaught's Rebounds Per Game of 7.1 compared to Ben Gordon's 2.5 represents a 184% 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 Loy Vaught exceeds it. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Loy Vaught's edge.

The most competitive category in this matchup is Field Goal %, where Ben Gordon posts 43.2% against Loy Vaught's 50.4% — a gap of just 16.7%. Loy Vaught 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 Loy Vaught 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 Loy Vaught makes this far from a one-sided debate. Anyone building the case for Loy Vaught has real statistical ammunition particularly in Field Goal % where the gap narrows to just 16.7%. The numbers have spoken, but the argument will continue.