Andy Rautins vs Geno Carlisle Career Stats Comparison

This is as close as it gets. Andy Rautins and Geno Carlisle split the statistical categories evenly — 2 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.

Andy Rautins's Assists Per Game of 3 compared to Geno Carlisle's 1 represents a 200% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. Geno Carlisle falls 68.8% below the career average of 3.2 in this category while Andy Rautins exceeds it. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Andy Rautins's edge.

The most competitive category in this matchup is Free Throw %, where Andy Rautins posts 50% against Geno Carlisle's 66.7% — a gap of just 33.4%. Geno Carlisle can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 2-2 tally suggests. In any debate, Free Throw % is the statistical ammunition for the Geno Carlisle 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. Andy Rautins claims the tiebreaker through Assists Per Game advantage — a 200% edge — but reasonable people can, and do, argue both sides of this NBA debate.