Ben Gordon or Scoot Henderson? The NBA Stat Breakdown

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

Scoot Henderson's Assists Per Game of 5.0 compared to Ben Gordon's 2.5 represents a 100% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. Ben Gordon falls 21.9% below the career average of 3.2 in this category while Scoot Henderson exceeds it. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Scoot Henderson's edge.

The most competitive category in this matchup is Free Throw %, where Ben Gordon posts 85.7% against Scoot Henderson's 80.2% — a gap of just 6.9%. Scoot Henderson can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 4-3 tally suggests. In any debate, Free Throw % is the statistical ammunition for the Scoot Henderson 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 Scoot Henderson makes this far from a one-sided debate. Anyone building the case for Scoot Henderson has real statistical ammunition particularly in Free Throw % where the gap narrows to just 6.9%. The numbers have spoken, but the argument will continue.