Comparing Ben McLemore and Zion Williamson Head to Head
The career statistics tell a clear story in this SG comparison. Zion Williamson holds the advantage in 6 of 8 key categories, with Assists Per Game representing the most decisive gap — a 310% difference that separates these two NBA players. This is not a close debate on the numbers.
Zion Williamson's Assists Per Game of 4.1 compared to Ben McLemore's 1.0 represents a 310% 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 Zion Williamson exceeds it. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Zion Williamson's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Three Point %, where Ben McLemore posts 36.3% against Zion Williamson's 32.4% — a gap of just 12%. Ben McLemore can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 6-2 tally suggests. In any debate, Three Point % 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.
Zion Williamson wins this head to head comparison decisively — 6 categories to 2. The 310% gap in Assists Per Game alone makes a compelling case, but the consistency across multiple categories confirms Zion Williamson's statistical superiority in this NBA career comparison.
Who is better, Ben McLemore or Zion Williamson?
Zion Williamson holds the statistical edge, winning 6 of 8 categories in this career comparison. Zion Williamson's Assists Per Game of 4.1 versus Ben McLemore's 1.0 is the most decisive factor — a 310% difference.
How do Ben McLemore and Zion Williamson compare in Assists Per Game?
Ben McLemore career Assists Per Game: 1.0. Zion Williamson career Assists Per Game: 4.1. Zion Williamson leads by 310% — dramatically ahead in this key SG metric.
Who had the better overall career, Ben McLemore or Zion Williamson?
Based on career statistics, Zion Williamson edges Ben McLemore 6-2 across key categories. Zion Williamson's Assists Per Game of 4.1 leads Ben McLemore's 1.0 by 310%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
