Is Arvydas Macijauskas Better Than Ben Gordon? NBA Stats Decide
Few NBA comparisons generate more debate than Arvydas Macijauskas vs Ben Gordon. The numbers reveal a genuinely competitive matchup — Arvydas Macijauskas takes 4 categories while Ben Gordon claims 3, making this one of the closer head to head comparisons at the SG position. Every statistical category matters in a matchup this tight.
Arvydas Macijauskas's Rebounds Per Game of 10 compared to Ben Gordon's 2.5 represents a 300% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. Ben Gordon falls 39% below the career average of 4.1 in this category while Arvydas Macijauskas exceeds it. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Arvydas Macijauskas's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Free Throw %, where Arvydas Macijauskas posts 86.7% against Ben Gordon's 85.7% — a gap of just 1.2%. Ben Gordon can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 4-3 tally suggests. In any debate, Free Throw % is the statistical ammunition for the Ben Gordon 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 Arvydas Macijauskas — 4 categories to 3 — but Ben Gordon makes this far from a one-sided debate. Anyone building the case for Ben Gordon has real statistical ammunition particularly in Free Throw % where the gap narrows to just 1.2%. The numbers have spoken, but the argument will continue.
Who is better, Arvydas Macijauskas or Ben Gordon?
Arvydas Macijauskas holds the statistical edge, winning 4 of 7 categories in this career comparison. Arvydas Macijauskas's Rebounds Per Game of 10 versus Ben Gordon's 2.5 is the most decisive factor — a 300% difference.
How do Arvydas Macijauskas and Ben Gordon compare in Rebounds Per Game?
Arvydas Macijauskas career Rebounds Per Game: 10. Ben Gordon career Rebounds Per Game: 2.5. Arvydas Macijauskas leads by 300% — dramatically ahead in this key SG metric.
Who had the better overall career, Arvydas Macijauskas or Ben Gordon?
Based on career statistics, Arvydas Macijauskas edges Ben Gordon 4-3 across key categories. Arvydas Macijauskas's Rebounds Per Game of 10 leads Ben Gordon's 2.5 by 300%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
