Adrian Griffin or D.J. Augustin? The NBA Stat Breakdown

Few NBA comparisons generate more debate than Adrian Griffin vs D.J. Augustin. The numbers reveal a genuinely competitive matchup — D.J. Augustin takes 4 categories while Adrian Griffin 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.

D.J. Augustin's Assists Per Game of 3.9 compared to Adrian Griffin's 1.4 represents a 178.6% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. Adrian Griffin falls 56.3% below the career average of 3.2 in this category while D.J. Augustin exceeds it. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for D.J. Augustin's edge.

The most competitive category in this matchup is Field Goal %, where Adrian Griffin posts 43.8% against D.J. Augustin's 41.2% — a gap of just 6.3%. Adrian Griffin can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 4-3 tally suggests. In any debate, Field Goal % is the statistical ammunition for the Adrian Griffin 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 D.J. Augustin — 4 categories to 3 — but Adrian Griffin makes this far from a one-sided debate. Anyone building the case for Adrian Griffin has real statistical ammunition particularly in Field Goal % where the gap narrows to just 6.3%. The numbers have spoken, but the argument will continue.