Is Casey Jacobsen Better Than Duane Washington Jr.? NBA Stats Decide

This is as close as it gets. Casey Jacobsen and Duane Washington Jr. split the statistical categories evenly — 3 apiece — making this one of the most genuinely contested SG comparisons in NBA history. When the numbers are this balanced, the debate comes down to which statistics matter most to you.

Duane Washington Jr.'s Points Per Game of 9.1 compared to Casey Jacobsen's 5.2 represents a 75% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. Casey Jacobsen falls 64.9% below the career average of 14.8 in this category while Duane Washington Jr. exceeds it. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Duane Washington Jr.'s edge.

The most competitive category in this matchup is Field Goal %, where Casey Jacobsen posts 39.3% against Duane Washington Jr.'s 39.1% — virtually identical figures. Duane Washington Jr. can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 3-3 tally suggests. In any debate, Field Goal % is the statistical ammunition for the Duane Washington Jr. 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. Duane Washington Jr. claims the tiebreaker through Points Per Game advantage — a 75% edge — but reasonable people can, and do, argue both sides of this NBA debate.