James Harden vs. Ben Simmons Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Ben Simmons and James Harden that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

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Who scored more points in his career? Who averaged more points in playoffs? Who won more championships? Who led the season more times? Who won more MVP awards? These questions and many more, are answered here. It includes NBA Championships, seasons, playoffs, awards, statistical data for points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks and percentages.

Head-To-Head Career Comparison

NBA Timeline:
1946-47
2023-24
James Harden:
2009-10 to 2023-24
Ben Simmons:
2017-18 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

James Harden0
Ben Simmons0
James Harden15
Ben Simmons6
James Harden14
Ben Simmons3
James Harden10
Ben Simmons3

Honors and Awards

James Harden1
Ben Simmons0
James Harden6
Ben Simmons0
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
James Harden7
Ben Simmons1
James Harden0
Ben Simmons2
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
James Harden0
Ben Simmons2
James Harden3
Ben Simmons0
James Harden2
Ben Simmons0
James Harden0
Ben Simmons1
James Harden0
Ben Simmons1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

James Harden 24.2
Ben Simmons 14.4

James Harden 5.6
Ben Simmons 7.8

James Harden 7.1
Ben Simmons 7.4

James Harden 1.5
Ben Simmons 1.6

James Harden 0.6
Ben Simmons 0.7

Totals Stats

James Harden 25,803
Ben Simmons 4,765

James Harden 5,977
Ben Simmons 2,599

James Harden 7,574
Ben Simmons 2,469

James Harden 1,590
Ben Simmons 530

James Harden 600
Ben Simmons 232

James Harden 1,065
Ben Simmons 332

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
James Harden .442
Ben Simmons .560

3-Point Percentage
James Harden .364
Ben Simmons .139

Free Throw Percentage
James Harden .861
Ben Simmons .589

Best Season (no game minimum)

James Harden 36.1
(2019)
Ben Simmons 16.9
(2019)

James Harden 8.1
(2017)
Ben Simmons 8.8
(2019)

James Harden 11.2
(2017)
Ben Simmons 8.2
(2018)

James Harden 2.0
(2019)
Ben Simmons 2.1
(2020)

James Harden 0.9
(2020)
Ben Simmons 0.9
(2018)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

James Harden 22.7
Ben Simmons 13.9

James Harden 5.5
Ben Simmons 8.0

James Harden 6.3
Ben Simmons 7.5

James Harden 1.7
Ben Simmons 1.4

James Harden 0.5
Ben Simmons 0.9

Totals Stats

James Harden 3,637
Ben Simmons 473

James Harden 883
Ben Simmons 273

James Harden 1,013
Ben Simmons 255

James Harden 267
Ben Simmons 47

James Harden 85
Ben Simmons 30

James Harden 160
Ben Simmons 34

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
James Harden .424
Ben Simmons .571

3-Point Percentage
James Harden .338
Ben Simmons .000

Free Throw Percentage
James Harden .869
Ben Simmons .520

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

James Harden 31.6
(2019)
Ben Simmons 16.3
(2018)

James Harden 6.8
(2019)
Ben Simmons 9.4
(2018)

James Harden 8.6
(2022)
Ben Simmons 8.8
(2021)

James Harden 2.4
(2016)
Ben Simmons 1.7
(2018)

James Harden 1.0
(2013)
Ben Simmons 1.0
(2019)