Comparing Ben Hansbrough and Duane Washington Jr. Head to Head

Few NBA comparisons generate more debate than Ben Hansbrough vs Duane Washington Jr.. The numbers reveal a genuinely competitive matchup — Duane Washington Jr. takes 5 categories while Ben Hansbrough claims 3, making this one of the closer head to head comparisons at the PG position. Every statistical category matters in a matchup this tight.

Ben Hansbrough's Blocks Per Game of 2 compared to Duane Washington Jr.'s 0.1 represents a 1900% 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 Ben Hansbrough's edge.

The most competitive category in this matchup is Free Throw %, where Ben Hansbrough posts 77.8% against Duane Washington Jr.'s 72.9% — a gap of just 6.7%. Ben Hansbrough can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 5-3 tally suggests. In any debate, Free Throw % is the statistical ammunition for the Ben Hansbrough 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 Duane Washington Jr. — 5 categories to 3 — but Ben Hansbrough makes this far from a one-sided debate. Anyone building the case for Ben Hansbrough has real statistical ammunition particularly in Free Throw % where the gap narrows to just 6.7%. The numbers have spoken, but the argument will continue.