Ben McLemore vs Devin Carter: Who Wins on NBA Stats?

Few NBA comparisons generate more debate than Ben McLemore vs Devin Carter. The numbers reveal a genuinely competitive matchup — Ben McLemore takes 4 categories while Devin Carter 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.

Devin Carter's Assists Per Game of 1.9 compared to Ben McLemore's 1.0 represents a 90% 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 Devin Carter exceeds it. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Devin Carter's edge.

The most competitive category in this matchup is Field Goal %, where Ben McLemore posts 41.4% against Devin Carter's 40.1% — a gap of just 3.2%. Devin Carter can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 4-3 tally suggests. In any debate, Field Goal % is the statistical ammunition for the Devin Carter 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 McLemore — 4 categories to 3 — but Devin Carter makes this far from a one-sided debate. Anyone building the case for Devin Carter has real statistical ammunition particularly in Field Goal % where the gap narrows to just 3.2%. The numbers have spoken, but the argument will continue.