Is Ben Hansbrough Better Than Russell Westbrook? NBA Stats Decide
Few NBA comparisons generate more debate than Ben Hansbrough vs Russell Westbrook. The numbers reveal a genuinely competitive matchup — Russell Westbrook 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.
Russell Westbrook's Points Per Game of 20.9 compared to Ben Hansbrough's 2.0 represents a 945% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. Ben Hansbrough falls 85.9% below the career average of 14.2 in this category while Russell Westbrook exceeds it. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Russell Westbrook's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Free Throw %, where Ben Hansbrough posts 77.8% against Russell Westbrook's 77.1% — virtually identical figures. 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 Russell Westbrook — 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 0.9%. The numbers have spoken, but the argument will continue.
Who is better, Ben Hansbrough or Russell Westbrook?
Russell Westbrook holds the statistical edge, winning 5 of 8 categories in this career comparison. Russell Westbrook's Points Per Game of 20.9 versus Ben Hansbrough's 2.0 is the most decisive factor — a 945% difference.
How do Ben Hansbrough and Russell Westbrook compare in Points Per Game?
Ben Hansbrough career Points Per Game: 2.0. Russell Westbrook career Points Per Game: 20.9. Russell Westbrook leads by 945% — dramatically ahead in this key PG metric.
Who had the better overall career, Ben Hansbrough or Russell Westbrook?
Based on career statistics, Russell Westbrook edges Ben Hansbrough 5-3 across key categories. Russell Westbrook's Points Per Game of 20.9 leads Ben Hansbrough's 2.0 by 945%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
