Arvydas Macijauskas vs Chet Holmgren Career Stats Comparison

Few NBA comparisons generate more debate than Arvydas Macijauskas vs Chet Holmgren. The numbers reveal a genuinely competitive matchup — Arvydas Macijauskas takes 4 categories while Chet Holmgren 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 Points Per Game of 44 compared to Chet Holmgren's 16.5 represents a 166.7% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. Both players exceed the SG career average of 14.8 in this category, but Arvydas Macijauskas leads by 166.7%. 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 Chet Holmgren's 78.5% — a gap of just 10.4%. Chet Holmgren 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 Chet Holmgren 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 Chet Holmgren makes this far from a one-sided debate. Anyone building the case for Chet Holmgren has real statistical ammunition particularly in Free Throw % where the gap narrows to just 10.4%. The numbers have spoken, but the argument will continue.