Ben Simmons or Jason Kidd? The NBA Stat Breakdown
This is as close as it gets. Ben Simmons and Jason Kidd split the statistical categories evenly — 4 apiece — making this one of the most genuinely contested PG comparisons in NBA history. When the numbers are this balanced, the debate comes down to which statistics matter most to you.
Jason Kidd's Three Point % of 34.9% compared to Ben Simmons's 13.9% represents a 151.1% 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 Jason Kidd's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Points Per Game, where Ben Simmons posts 13.1 against Jason Kidd's 12.6 — a gap of just 4%. Jason Kidd can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 4-4 tally suggests. In any debate, Points Per Game is the statistical ammunition for the Jason Kidd 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.
With categories split evenly, this comparison ultimately comes down to which statistics matter most to you. Jason Kidd claims the tiebreaker through Three Point % advantage — a 151.1% edge — but reasonable people can, and do, argue both sides of this NBA debate.
Who is better, Ben Simmons or Jason Kidd?
Ben Simmons holds the statistical edge, winning 4 of 8 categories in this career comparison. Ben Simmons's Three Point % of 34.9% versus Jason Kidd's 13.9% is the most decisive factor — a 151.1% difference.
How do Ben Simmons and Jason Kidd compare in Three Point %?
Ben Simmons career Three Point %: 13.9%. Jason Kidd career Three Point %: 34.9%. Jason Kidd leads by 151.1% — dramatically ahead in this key PG metric.
Who had the better overall career, Ben Simmons or Jason Kidd?
Based on career statistics, Ben Simmons edges Jason Kidd 4-4 across key categories. Ben Simmons's Three Point % of 34.9% leads Jason Kidd's 13.9% by 151.1%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
