Comparing Arvydas Macijauskas and Pau Gasol Head to Head

Few NBA comparisons generate more debate than Arvydas Macijauskas vs Pau Gasol. The numbers reveal a genuinely competitive matchup — Arvydas Macijauskas takes 4 categories while Pau Gasol 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 Pau Gasol's 17.0 represents a 158.8% 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 158.8%. 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 Rebounds Per Game, where Arvydas Macijauskas posts 10 against Pau Gasol's 9.2 — a gap of just 8.7%. Pau Gasol can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 4-3 tally suggests. In any debate, Rebounds Per Game is the statistical ammunition for the Pau Gasol 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 Pau Gasol makes this far from a one-sided debate. Anyone building the case for Pau Gasol has real statistical ammunition particularly in Rebounds Per Game where the gap narrows to just 8.7%. The numbers have spoken, but the argument will continue.