Comparing Bostjan Nachbar and Ben McLemore Head to Head

This is as close as it gets. Bostjan Nachbar and Ben McLemore split the statistical categories evenly — 4 apiece — making this one of the most genuinely contested SF comparisons in NBA history. When the numbers are this balanced, the debate comes down to which statistics matter most to you.

Ben McLemore's Steals Per Game of 0.6 compared to Bostjan Nachbar's 0.4 represents a 50% advantage — significantly better than their counterpart in this critical category. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Ben McLemore's edge.

The most competitive category in this matchup is Free Throw %, where Bostjan Nachbar posts 78.4% against Ben McLemore's 78% — virtually identical figures. Ben McLemore can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 4-4 tally suggests. In any debate, Free Throw % is the statistical ammunition for the Ben McLemore side.

The forward position in professional basketball demands versatility — the ability to score, rebound and defend at an elite level. The most decorated forwards in NBA history have excelled across multiple statistical categories.

With categories split evenly, this comparison ultimately comes down to which statistics matter most to you. Ben McLemore claims the tiebreaker through Steals Per Game advantage — a 50% edge — but reasonable people can, and do, argue both sides of this NBA debate.