Comparing Anthony Randolph and Dereck Lively II Head to Head

The career statistics tell a clear story in this SF comparison. Dereck Lively II holds the advantage in 5 of 7 key categories, with Assists Per Game representing the most decisive gap — a 128.6% difference that separates these two NBA players. This is not a close debate on the numbers.

Dereck Lively II's Assists Per Game of 1.6 compared to Anthony Randolph's 0.7 represents a 128.6% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. Anthony Randolph falls 75% below the career average of 2.8 in this category while Dereck Lively II exceeds it. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Dereck Lively II's edge.

The most competitive category in this matchup is Points Per Game, where Anthony Randolph posts 7.1 against Dereck Lively II's 8.4 — a gap of just 18.3%. Anthony Randolph can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 5-2 tally suggests. In any debate, Points Per Game is the statistical ammunition for the Anthony Randolph side.

The forward position in professional basketball demands versatility — the ability to score, rebound and defend at an elite level. The most decorated forwards in NBA history have excelled across multiple statistical categories.

Dereck Lively II wins this head to head comparison decisively — 5 categories to 2. The 128.6% gap in Assists Per Game alone makes a compelling case, but the consistency across multiple categories confirms Dereck Lively II's statistical superiority in this NBA career comparison.