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Aaron Holiday
G · Houston Rockets
VS
NBA
Dereck Lively II
C · Dallas Mavericks⚡ 4–3
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Aaron Holiday vs Dereck Lively II Career Stats Comparison

↓ Loses
Aaron Holiday
Aaron Holiday
G · Houston Rockets
VS
NBA
⚡ Winner
Dereck Lively II
Dereck Lively II
C · Dallas Mavericks
Career Stats
6.4
Points Per Game
8.4
1.5
Rebounds Per Game
7.0
1.9
Assists Per Game
1.6
0.6
Steals Per Game
0.6
0.2
Blocks Per Game
1.5
42.1%
Field Goal %
72.5%
38.4%
Three Point %
0%
85.2%
Free Throw %
57.9%
Statistical Verdict
Dereck Lively II Wins
3–4
Category Wins
8 stats compared
Durability
Holiday
Games / 82
II
✦Stats via ESPN · Regular season only · 70+ games = Healthy · 55–69 = Mild Risk · <55 = Injury Risk
🤖AI Analysis

Few NBA comparisons generate more debate than Aaron Holiday vs Dereck Lively II. The numbers reveal a genuinely competitive matchup — Dereck Lively II takes 4 categories while Aaron Holiday 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.

Dereck Lively II's Blocks Per Game of 1.5 compared to Aaron Holiday's 0.2 represents a 650% 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 Dereck Lively II's edge.

The most competitive category in this matchup is Assists Per Game, where Aaron Holiday posts 1.9 against Dereck Lively II's 1.6 — a gap of just 18.7%. Aaron Holiday can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 4-3 tally suggests. In any debate, Assists Per Game is the statistical ammunition for the Aaron Holiday 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 Dereck Lively II — 4 categories to 3 — but Aaron Holiday makes this far from a one-sided debate. Anyone building the case for Aaron Holiday has real statistical ammunition particularly in Assists Per Game where the gap narrows to just 18.7%. The numbers have spoken, but the argument will continue.

❓Frequently Asked Questions

Who is better, Aaron Holiday or Dereck Lively II?

Dereck Lively II holds the statistical edge, winning 4 of 7 categories in this career comparison. Dereck Lively II's Blocks Per Game of 1.5 versus Aaron Holiday's 0.2 is the most decisive factor — a 650% difference.

How do Aaron Holiday and Dereck Lively II compare in Blocks Per Game?

Aaron Holiday career Blocks Per Game: 0.2. Dereck Lively II career Blocks Per Game: 1.5. Dereck Lively II leads by 650% — dramatically ahead in this key G metric.

Who had the better overall career, Aaron Holiday or Dereck Lively II?

Based on career statistics, Dereck Lively II edges Aaron Holiday 4-3 across key categories. Dereck Lively II's Blocks Per Game of 1.5 leads Aaron Holiday's 0.2 by 650%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.

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