Ben Simmons or Anthony Grundy? The NBA Stat Breakdown

Few NBA comparisons generate more debate than Ben Simmons vs Anthony Grundy. The numbers reveal a genuinely competitive matchup — Anthony Grundy takes 4 categories while Ben Simmons claims 3, making this one of the closer head to head comparisons at the PG position. Every statistical category matters in a matchup this tight.

Ben Simmons's Points Per Game of 13.1 compared to Anthony Grundy's 4.3 represents a 204.7% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. Anthony Grundy falls 69.7% below the career average of 14.2 in this category while Ben Simmons exceeds it. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Ben Simmons's edge.

The most competitive category in this matchup is Free Throw %, where Ben Simmons posts 59.2% against Anthony Grundy's 64.3% — a gap of just 8.6%. Ben Simmons can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 4-3 tally suggests. In any debate, Free Throw % is the statistical ammunition for the Ben Simmons 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 Anthony Grundy — 4 categories to 3 — but Ben Simmons makes this far from a one-sided debate. Anyone building the case for Ben Simmons has real statistical ammunition particularly in Free Throw % where the gap narrows to just 8.6%. The numbers have spoken, but the argument will continue.