Comparing Ben Simmons and Tracy McGrady Head to Head
This is as close as it gets. Ben Simmons and Tracy McGrady 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.
Tracy McGrady's Three Point % of 33.8% compared to Ben Simmons's 13.9% represents a 143.2% 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 Tracy McGrady's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Steals Per Game, where Ben Simmons posts 1.5 against Tracy McGrady's 1.2 — a gap of just 25%. Tracy McGrady can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 4-4 tally suggests. In any debate, Steals Per Game is the statistical ammunition for the Tracy McGrady 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. Tracy McGrady claims the tiebreaker through Three Point % advantage — a 143.2% edge — but reasonable people can, and do, argue both sides of this NBA debate.
Who is better, Ben Simmons or Tracy McGrady?
Ben Simmons holds the statistical edge, winning 4 of 8 categories in this career comparison. Ben Simmons's Three Point % of 33.8% versus Tracy McGrady's 13.9% is the most decisive factor — a 143.2% difference.
How do Ben Simmons and Tracy McGrady compare in Three Point %?
Ben Simmons career Three Point %: 13.9%. Tracy McGrady career Three Point %: 33.8%. Tracy McGrady leads by 143.2% — dramatically ahead in this key PG metric.
Who had the better overall career, Ben Simmons or Tracy McGrady?
Based on career statistics, Ben Simmons edges Tracy McGrady 4-4 across key categories. Ben Simmons's Three Point % of 33.8% leads Tracy McGrady's 13.9% by 143.2%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
