Is CJ McCollum Better Than Dejounte Murray? NBA Stats Decide

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

Dejounte Murray's Steals Per Game of 1.5 compared to CJ McCollum's 0.9 represents a 66.7% 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 Dejounte Murray's edge.

The most competitive category in this matchup is Field Goal %, where CJ McCollum posts 45.3% against Dejounte Murray's 45.4% — virtually identical figures. Dejounte Murray can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 4-4 tally suggests. In any debate, Field Goal % is the statistical ammunition for the Dejounte Murray 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. Dejounte Murray claims the tiebreaker through Steals Per Game advantage — a 66.7% edge — but reasonable people can, and do, argue both sides of this NBA debate.