Brandon Roy vs Trae Young: Who Wins on NBA Stats?

Few NBA comparisons generate more debate than Brandon Roy vs Trae Young. The numbers reveal a genuinely competitive matchup — Trae Young takes 4 categories while Brandon Roy claims 2, making this one of the closer head to head comparisons at the SG position. Every statistical category matters in a matchup this tight.

Trae Young's Assists Per Game of 9.8 compared to Brandon Roy's 4.7 represents a 108.5% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. Both players exceed the SG career average of 3.2 in this category, but Trae Young leads by 108.5%. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Trae Young's edge.

The most competitive category in this matchup is Three Point %, where Brandon Roy posts 34.8% against Trae Young's 35.2% — a gap of just 1.1%. Brandon Roy can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 4-2 tally suggests. In any debate, Three Point % 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 Trae Young — 4 categories to 2 — but Brandon Roy makes this far from a one-sided debate. Anyone building the case for Brandon Roy has real statistical ammunition particularly in Three Point % where the gap narrows to just 1.1%. The numbers have spoken, but the argument will continue.