Arvydas Macijauskas vs Jayson Tatum: Who Wins on NBA Stats?

Few NBA comparisons generate more debate than Arvydas Macijauskas vs Jayson Tatum. The numbers reveal a genuinely competitive matchup — Arvydas Macijauskas takes 4 categories while Jayson Tatum 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.

Jayson Tatum's Steals Per Game of 1.1 compared to Arvydas Macijauskas's 0.4 represents a 175% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Jayson Tatum's edge.

The most competitive category in this matchup is Free Throw %, where Arvydas Macijauskas posts 86.7% against Jayson Tatum's 83.9% — a gap of just 3.3%. Jayson Tatum 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 Jayson Tatum 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 Jayson Tatum makes this far from a one-sided debate. Anyone building the case for Jayson Tatum has real statistical ammunition particularly in Free Throw % where the gap narrows to just 3.3%. The numbers have spoken, but the argument will continue.