Aaron Gordon
16.2 PPG · 5.8 REB · 2.7 AST
Larry Nance
11.2 PPG · 6.9 REB · 1.5 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Nance leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Gordon 7Nance 1
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Gordon wins 7 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
16.2
17.1
5.8
8.0
2.7
2.6
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Gordon peak 17.6Nance peak 22.5
The trophy case edge: Gordon
1× NBA Champion (2023)2× Dunk Contest runner-up
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3× NBA All-Star
The verdict
Nance holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Gordon answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
77Gordon · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
61Nance · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Aaron Gordon
$21
Climbing
5-yr outlook+10%
Legacy floor90%
Larry Nance
$15
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+33% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictAaron Gordon is the more valuable card today ($21 vs. $15). Larry Nance carries more projected upside (+33% vs. +10% over five years). Different bets: Larry Nance's value is cemented and rises on legacy, while Aaron Gordon's is speculative and swings on production.
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