Comparing Adrian Griffin and Malik Beasley Head to Head

This is as close as it gets. Adrian Griffin and Malik Beasley split the statistical categories evenly — 3 apiece — making this one of the most genuinely contested G comparisons in NBA history. When the numbers are this balanced, the debate comes down to which statistics matter most to you.

Malik Beasley's Points Per Game of 11.7 compared to Adrian Griffin's 4.0 represents a 192.5% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. Adrian Griffin falls 73% below the career average of 14.8 in this category while Malik Beasley exceeds it. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Malik Beasley's edge.

The most competitive category in this matchup is Free Throw %, where Adrian Griffin posts 76.3% against Malik Beasley's 76.9% — virtually identical figures. Malik Beasley can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 3-3 tally suggests. In any debate, Free Throw % is the statistical ammunition for the Malik Beasley 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. Malik Beasley claims the tiebreaker through Points Per Game advantage — a 192.5% edge — but reasonable people can, and do, argue both sides of this NBA debate.