Comparing Ben Gordon and Rodney Hood Head to Head
The career statistics tell a clear story in this SG comparison. Ben Gordon holds the advantage in 6 of 6 key categories, with Assists Per Game representing the most decisive gap — a 66.7% difference that separates these two NBA players. This is not a close debate on the numbers.
Ben Gordon's Assists Per Game of 2.5 compared to Rodney Hood's 1.5 represents a 66.7% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. Rodney Hood falls 53.1% below the career average of 3.2 in this category while Ben Gordon exceeds it. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Ben Gordon's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Free Throw %, where Ben Gordon posts 85.7% against Rodney Hood's 84.0% — a gap of just 2%. Rodney Hood can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 6-0 tally suggests. In any debate, Free Throw % is the statistical ammunition for the Rodney Hood 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.
Ben Gordon wins this head to head comparison decisively — 6 categories to 0. The 66.7% gap in Assists Per Game alone makes a compelling case, but the consistency across multiple categories confirms Ben Gordon's statistical superiority in this NBA career comparison.
Who is better, Ben Gordon or Rodney Hood?
Ben Gordon holds the statistical edge, winning 6 of 6 categories in this career comparison. Ben Gordon's Assists Per Game of 2.5 versus Rodney Hood's 1.5 is the most decisive factor — a 66.7% difference.
How do Ben Gordon and Rodney Hood compare in Assists Per Game?
Ben Gordon career Assists Per Game: 2.5. Rodney Hood career Assists Per Game: 1.5. Ben Gordon leads by 66.7% — dramatically ahead in this key SG metric.
Who had the better overall career, Ben Gordon or Rodney Hood?
Based on career statistics, Ben Gordon edges Rodney Hood 6-0 across key categories. Ben Gordon's Assists Per Game of 2.5 leads Rodney Hood's 1.5 by 66.7%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
