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Austin Rivers
SG · Minnesota Timberwolves
VS
NBA
Bonzi Wells
SG · N/A⚡ 6–1
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Is Austin Rivers Better Than Bonzi Wells? NBA Stats Decide

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Austin Rivers
Austin Rivers
SG · Minnesota Timberwolves
VS
NBA
⚡ Winner
BW
Bonzi Wells
SG · N/A
Career Stats
8.5
Points Per Game
12.1
2.0
Rebounds Per Game
4.6
2.1
Assists Per Game
2.1
0.7
Steals Per Game
1.3
0.2
Blocks Per Game
0.3
41.9%
Field Goal %
46%
34.9%
Three Point %
32.7%
65.3%
Free Throw %
69.7%
Statistical Verdict
Bonzi Wells Wins
1–6
Category Wins
8 stats compared
Durability
Rivers
Games / 82
Wells
✦Stats via ESPN · Regular season only · 70+ games = Healthy · 55–69 = Mild Risk · <55 = Injury Risk
🤖AI Analysis

The career statistics tell a clear story in this SG comparison. Bonzi Wells holds the advantage in 6 of 7 key categories, with Rebounds Per Game representing the most decisive gap — a 130% difference that separates these two NBA players. This is not a close debate on the numbers.

Bonzi Wells's Rebounds Per Game of 4.6 compared to Austin Rivers's 2.0 represents a 130% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. Austin Rivers falls 51.2% below the career average of 4.1 in this category while Bonzi Wells exceeds it. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Bonzi Wells's edge.

The most competitive category in this matchup is Three Point %, where Austin Rivers posts 34.9% against Bonzi Wells's 32.7% — a gap of just 6.7%. Austin Rivers can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 6-1 tally suggests. In any debate, Three Point % 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.

Bonzi Wells wins this head to head comparison decisively — 6 categories to 1. The 130% gap in Rebounds Per Game alone makes a compelling case, but the consistency across multiple categories confirms Bonzi Wells's statistical superiority in this NBA career comparison.

❓Frequently Asked Questions

Who is better, Austin Rivers or Bonzi Wells?

Bonzi Wells holds the statistical edge, winning 6 of 7 categories in this career comparison. Bonzi Wells's Rebounds Per Game of 4.6 versus Austin Rivers's 2.0 is the most decisive factor — a 130% difference.

How do Austin Rivers and Bonzi Wells compare in Rebounds Per Game?

Austin Rivers career Rebounds Per Game: 2.0. Bonzi Wells career Rebounds Per Game: 4.6. Bonzi Wells leads by 130% — dramatically ahead in this key SG metric.

Who had the better overall career, Austin Rivers or Bonzi Wells?

Based on career statistics, Bonzi Wells edges Austin Rivers 6-1 across key categories. Bonzi Wells's Rebounds Per Game of 4.6 leads Austin Rivers's 2.0 by 130%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.

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