Brandon Roy vs Harrison Barnes Career Stats Comparison

Few NBA comparisons generate more debate than Brandon Roy vs Harrison Barnes. The numbers reveal a genuinely competitive matchup — Harrison Barnes takes 4 categories while Brandon Roy claims 3, making this one of the closer head to head comparisons at the SG position. Every statistical category matters in a matchup this tight.

Brandon Roy's Assists Per Game of 4.7 compared to Harrison Barnes's 1.8 represents a 161.1% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. Harrison Barnes falls 43.8% below the career average of 3.2 in this category while Brandon Roy exceeds it. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Brandon Roy's edge.

The most competitive category in this matchup is Field Goal %, where Brandon Roy posts 45.9% against Harrison Barnes's 46% — virtually identical figures. Brandon Roy can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 4-3 tally suggests. In any debate, Field Goal % is the statistical ammunition for the Brandon Roy 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 Harrison Barnes — 4 categories to 3 — but Brandon Roy makes this far from a one-sided debate. Anyone building the case for Brandon Roy has real statistical ammunition particularly in Field Goal % where the gap narrows to just 0.2%. The numbers have spoken, but the argument will continue.