Comparing Ben Simmons and Kevin Durant Head to Head
This is as close as it gets. Ben Simmons and Kevin Durant 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.
Kevin Durant's Three Point % of 39.2% compared to Ben Simmons's 13.9% represents a 182% 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 Kevin Durant's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Rebounds Per Game, where Ben Simmons posts 7.4 against Kevin Durant's 6.9 — a gap of just 7.2%. Kevin Durant can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 4-4 tally suggests. In any debate, Rebounds Per Game is the statistical ammunition for the Kevin Durant 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. Kevin Durant claims the tiebreaker through Three Point % advantage — a 182% edge — but reasonable people can, and do, argue both sides of this NBA debate.
Who is better, Ben Simmons or Kevin Durant?
Ben Simmons holds the statistical edge, winning 4 of 8 categories in this career comparison. Ben Simmons's Three Point % of 39.2% versus Kevin Durant's 13.9% is the most decisive factor — a 182% difference.
How do Ben Simmons and Kevin Durant compare in Three Point %?
Ben Simmons career Three Point %: 13.9%. Kevin Durant career Three Point %: 39.2%. Kevin Durant leads by 182% — dramatically ahead in this key PG metric.
Who had the better overall career, Ben Simmons or Kevin Durant?
Based on career statistics, Ben Simmons edges Kevin Durant 4-4 across key categories. Ben Simmons's Three Point % of 39.2% leads Kevin Durant's 13.9% by 182%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
