Aaron Nesmith or Arron Afflalo? The NBA Stat Breakdown

Few NBA comparisons generate more debate than Aaron Nesmith vs Arron Afflalo. The numbers reveal a genuinely competitive matchup — Aaron Nesmith takes 5 categories while Arron Afflalo 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.

Aaron Nesmith's Blocks Per Game of 0.4 compared to Arron Afflalo's 0.2 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 Nesmith's edge.

The most competitive category in this matchup is Field Goal %, where Aaron Nesmith posts 45.1% against Arron Afflalo's 45% — virtually identical figures. Arron Afflalo can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 5-3 tally suggests. In any debate, Field Goal % is the statistical ammunition for the Arron Afflalo 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 Aaron Nesmith — 5 categories to 3 — but Arron Afflalo makes this far from a one-sided debate. Anyone building the case for Arron Afflalo has real statistical ammunition particularly in Field Goal % where the gap narrows to just 0.2%. The numbers have spoken, but the argument will continue.