Comparing Ben McLemore and CJ McCollum Head to Head
The career statistics tell a clear story in this SG comparison. CJ McCollum holds the advantage in 8 of 8 key categories, with Assists Per Game representing the most decisive gap — a 280% difference that separates these two NBA players. This is not a close debate on the numbers.
CJ McCollum's Assists Per Game of 3.8 compared to Ben McLemore's 1.0 represents a 280% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. Ben McLemore falls 68.8% below the career average of 3.2 in this category while CJ McCollum exceeds it. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for CJ McCollum's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Free Throw %, where Ben McLemore posts 78% against CJ McCollum's 79.6% — a gap of just 2.1%. Ben McLemore can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 8-0 tally suggests. In any debate, Free Throw % 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.
CJ McCollum wins this head to head comparison decisively — 8 categories to 0. The 280% gap in Assists Per Game alone makes a compelling case, but the consistency across multiple categories confirms CJ McCollum's statistical superiority in this NBA career comparison.
Who is better, Ben McLemore or CJ McCollum?
CJ McCollum holds the statistical edge, winning 8 of 8 categories in this career comparison. CJ McCollum's Assists Per Game of 3.8 versus Ben McLemore's 1.0 is the most decisive factor — a 280% difference.
How do Ben McLemore and CJ McCollum compare in Assists Per Game?
Ben McLemore career Assists Per Game: 1.0. CJ McCollum career Assists Per Game: 3.8. CJ McCollum leads by 280% — dramatically ahead in this key SG metric.
Who had the better overall career, Ben McLemore or CJ McCollum?
Based on career statistics, CJ McCollum edges Ben McLemore 8-0 across key categories. CJ McCollum's Assists Per Game of 3.8 leads Ben McLemore's 1.0 by 280%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
