Ben Simmons vs Chet Holmgren: Who Wins on NBA Stats?

Few NBA comparisons generate more debate than Ben Simmons vs Chet Holmgren. The numbers reveal a genuinely competitive matchup — Chet Holmgren takes 5 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 Assists Per Game of 7.2 compared to Chet Holmgren's 2.1 represents a 242.9% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. Chet Holmgren falls 63.8% below the career average of 5.8 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 Field Goal %, where Ben Simmons posts 55.8% against Chet Holmgren's 53.4% — a gap of just 4.5%. Ben Simmons can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 5-3 tally suggests. In any debate, Field Goal % 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 Chet Holmgren — 5 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 Field Goal % where the gap narrows to just 4.5%. The numbers have spoken, but the argument will continue.