Comparing Ben McLemore and Tim Duncan Head to Head
The career statistics tell a clear story in this SG comparison. Tim Duncan holds the advantage in 6 of 8 key categories, with Blocks Per Game representing the most decisive gap — a 1000% difference that separates these two NBA players. This is not a close debate on the numbers.
Tim Duncan's Blocks Per Game of 2.2 compared to Ben McLemore's 0.2 represents a 1000% 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 Tim Duncan's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Free Throw %, where Ben McLemore posts 78% against Tim Duncan's 70.0% — a gap of just 11.4%. Ben McLemore can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 6-2 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.
Tim Duncan wins this head to head comparison decisively — 6 categories to 2. The 1000% gap in Blocks Per Game alone makes a compelling case, but the consistency across multiple categories confirms Tim Duncan's statistical superiority in this NBA career comparison.
Who is better, Ben McLemore or Tim Duncan?
Tim Duncan holds the statistical edge, winning 6 of 8 categories in this career comparison. Tim Duncan's Blocks Per Game of 2.2 versus Ben McLemore's 0.2 is the most decisive factor — a 1000% difference.
How do Ben McLemore and Tim Duncan compare in Blocks Per Game?
Ben McLemore career Blocks Per Game: 0.2. Tim Duncan career Blocks Per Game: 2.2. Tim Duncan leads by 1000% — dramatically ahead in this key SG metric.
Who had the better overall career, Ben McLemore or Tim Duncan?
Based on career statistics, Tim Duncan edges Ben McLemore 6-2 across key categories. Tim Duncan's Blocks Per Game of 2.2 leads Ben McLemore's 0.2 by 1000%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
