Gilbert Arenas vs Ray Allen Career Stats Comparison

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

Gilbert Arenas's Assists Per Game of 5.3 compared to Ray Allen's 3.4 represents a 55.9% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. Both players exceed the G career average of 3.2 in this category, but Gilbert Arenas leads by 55.9%. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Gilbert Arenas's edge.

The most competitive category in this matchup is Rebounds Per Game, where Gilbert Arenas posts 3.9 against Ray Allen's 4.1 — a gap of just 5.1%. Gilbert Arenas can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 4-3 tally suggests. In any debate, Rebounds Per Game is the statistical ammunition for the Gilbert Arenas 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 Ray Allen — 4 categories to 3 — but Gilbert Arenas makes this far from a one-sided debate. Anyone building the case for Gilbert Arenas has real statistical ammunition particularly in Rebounds Per Game where the gap narrows to just 5.1%. The numbers have spoken, but the argument will continue.