Comparing Aaron Wiggins and DeMarre Carroll Head to Head

Few NBA comparisons generate more debate than Aaron Wiggins vs DeMarre Carroll. The numbers reveal a genuinely competitive matchup — Aaron Wiggins takes 4 categories while DeMarre Carroll claims 2, making this one of the closer head to head comparisons at the G position. Every statistical category matters in a matchup this tight.

DeMarre Carroll's Rebounds Per Game of 4.2 compared to Aaron Wiggins's 3.2 represents a 31.3% advantage — significantly better than their counterpart in this critical category. Aaron Wiggins falls 22% below the career average of 4.1 in this category while DeMarre Carroll exceeds it. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for DeMarre Carroll's edge.

The most competitive category in this matchup is Free Throw %, where Aaron Wiggins posts 77.9% against DeMarre Carroll's 74.1% — a gap of just 5.1%. DeMarre Carroll can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 4-2 tally suggests. In any debate, Free Throw % is the statistical ammunition for the DeMarre Carroll 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 Wiggins — 4 categories to 2 — but DeMarre Carroll makes this far from a one-sided debate. Anyone building the case for DeMarre Carroll has real statistical ammunition particularly in Free Throw % where the gap narrows to just 5.1%. The numbers have spoken, but the argument will continue.