Craig Brackins vs James Harden Career Stats Comparison

This is as close as it gets. Craig Brackins and James Harden 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.

Craig Brackins's Rebounds Per Game of 19 compared to James Harden's 5.6 represents a 239.3% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. Both players exceed the G career average of 4.1 in this category, but Craig Brackins leads by 239.3%. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Craig Brackins's edge.

The most competitive category in this matchup is Assists Per Game, where Craig Brackins posts 9 against James Harden's 7.3 — a gap of just 23.3%. James Harden can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 4-4 tally suggests. In any debate, Assists Per Game is the statistical ammunition for the James Harden 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. Craig Brackins claims the tiebreaker through Rebounds Per Game advantage — a 239.3% edge — but reasonable people can, and do, argue both sides of this NBA debate.