Comparing Ben McLemore and Patrick Christopher Head to Head
Few NBA comparisons generate more debate than Ben McLemore vs Patrick Christopher. The numbers reveal a genuinely competitive matchup — Ben McLemore takes 4 categories while Patrick Christopher claims 2, making this one of the closer head to head comparisons at the SG position. Every statistical category matters in a matchup this tight.
Patrick Christopher's Rebounds Per Game of 6 compared to Ben McLemore's 2.3 represents a 160.9% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. Ben McLemore falls 43.9% below the career average of 4.1 in this category while Patrick Christopher exceeds it. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Patrick Christopher's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Points Per Game, where Ben McLemore posts 9.0 against Patrick Christopher's 6 — a gap of just 50%. Patrick Christopher can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 4-2 tally suggests. In any debate, Points Per Game is the statistical ammunition for the Patrick Christopher 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 2 — but Patrick Christopher makes this far from a one-sided debate. Anyone building the case for Patrick Christopher has real statistical ammunition particularly in Points Per Game where the gap narrows to just 50%. The numbers have spoken, but the argument will continue.
Who is better, Ben McLemore or Patrick Christopher?
Ben McLemore holds the statistical edge, winning 4 of 6 categories in this career comparison. Ben McLemore's Rebounds Per Game of 6 versus Patrick Christopher's 2.3 is the most decisive factor — a 160.9% difference.
How do Ben McLemore and Patrick Christopher compare in Rebounds Per Game?
Ben McLemore career Rebounds Per Game: 2.3. Patrick Christopher career Rebounds Per Game: 6. Patrick Christopher leads by 160.9% — dramatically ahead in this key SG metric.
Who had the better overall career, Ben McLemore or Patrick Christopher?
Based on career statistics, Ben McLemore edges Patrick Christopher 4-2 across key categories. Ben McLemore's Rebounds Per Game of 6 leads Patrick Christopher's 2.3 by 160.9%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
