James Harden vs Jaren Jackson Jr. · shooting accuracy by zone
James Harden
Zone FG% (attempts)
Jaren Jackson Jr.
63.8% (210)
Restricted area league 67.2%
61.4% (140)
40.1% (247)
In the paint (non-RA) league 44.5%
51.4% (288)
41.5% (94)
Mid-range league 41.8%
42.1% (57)
33.3% (33)
Corner 3 league 38.8%
37.0% (54)
37.8% (539)
Above the break 3 league 35.2%
35.6% (180)
above typical accuracy typical below. Better percentage highlighted when both players took 10+ shots in the zone. Shot locations.
Quick answers
Who scores more, James Harden or Jaren Jackson Jr.?
James Harden had the higher points per game in 2025-26: 23.6, compared with 19.4 for Jaren Jackson Jr..
Who is the more efficient scorer?
James Harden had the higher true shooting percentage in 2025-26: 61.0%, compared with 57.6% for Jaren Jackson Jr..
Who rebounds and passes more?
Jaren Jackson Jr. had the higher rebounds per game in 2025-26: 5.7, compared with 4.8 for James Harden. James Harden had the higher assists per game in 2025-26: 8.0, compared with 2.0 for Jaren Jackson Jr..
Who had the higher PER?
James Harden had the higher PER in 2025-26: 19.2, compared with 14.3 for Jaren Jackson Jr.. PER summarizes per-minute box-score production.