Austin Rivers vs Arvydas Macijauskas: Who Wins on NBA Stats?

Few NBA comparisons generate more debate than Austin Rivers vs Arvydas Macijauskas. The numbers reveal a genuinely competitive matchup — Arvydas Macijauskas takes 4 categories while Austin Rivers 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 Austin Rivers's 8.5 represents a 417.6% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. Austin Rivers falls 42.6% below the career average of 14.8 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 Field Goal %, where Austin Rivers posts 41.9% against Arvydas Macijauskas's 34.1% — a gap of just 22.9%. Austin Rivers can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 4-3 tally suggests. In any debate, Field Goal % is the statistical ammunition for the Austin Rivers 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 Austin Rivers makes this far from a one-sided debate. Anyone building the case for Austin Rivers has real statistical ammunition particularly in Field Goal % where the gap narrows to just 22.9%. The numbers have spoken, but the argument will continue.