Aaron McKie vs Gordan Giricek: Who Wins on NBA Stats?

This is as close as it gets. Aaron McKie and Gordan Giricek split the statistical categories evenly — 4 apiece — making this one of the most genuinely contested SG comparisons in NBA history. When the numbers are this balanced, the debate comes down to which statistics matter most to you.

Aaron McKie's Steals Per Game of 1.2 compared to Gordan Giricek's 0.6 represents a 100% 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 Aaron McKie's edge.

The most competitive category in this matchup is Field Goal %, where Aaron McKie posts 43.8% against Gordan Giricek's 44.2% — virtually identical figures. Gordan Giricek can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 4-4 tally suggests. In any debate, Field Goal % is the statistical ammunition for the Gordan Giricek 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. Aaron McKie claims the tiebreaker through Steals Per Game advantage — a 100% edge — but reasonable people can, and do, argue both sides of this NBA debate.