Comparing Ben McLemore and Anderson Varejao Head to Head
Few NBA comparisons generate more debate than Ben McLemore vs Anderson Varejao. The numbers reveal a genuinely competitive matchup — Anderson Varejao takes 5 categories while Ben McLemore 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.
Ben McLemore's Three Point % of 36.3% compared to Anderson Varejao's 2.3% represents a 1478.3% 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 McLemore's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Assists Per Game, where Ben McLemore posts 1.0 against Anderson Varejao's 1.2 — a gap of just 20%. Ben McLemore can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 5-3 tally suggests. In any debate, Assists Per Game is the statistical ammunition for the Ben McLemore 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 Anderson Varejao — 5 categories to 3 — but Ben McLemore makes this far from a one-sided debate. Anyone building the case for Ben McLemore has real statistical ammunition particularly in Assists Per Game where the gap narrows to just 20%. The numbers have spoken, but the argument will continue.
Who is better, Ben McLemore or Anderson Varejao?
Anderson Varejao holds the statistical edge, winning 5 of 8 categories in this career comparison. Anderson Varejao's Three Point % of 36.3% versus Ben McLemore's 2.3% is the most decisive factor — a 1478.3% difference.
How do Ben McLemore and Anderson Varejao compare in Three Point %?
Ben McLemore career Three Point %: 36.3%. Anderson Varejao career Three Point %: 2.3%. Ben McLemore leads by 1478.3% — dramatically ahead in this key SG metric.
Who had the better overall career, Ben McLemore or Anderson Varejao?
Based on career statistics, Anderson Varejao edges Ben McLemore 5-3 across key categories. Anderson Varejao's Three Point % of 36.3% leads Ben McLemore's 2.3% by 1478.3%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
