Nesmith leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Nesmith 5Champagnie 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Nesmith wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
13.8
Points / game
8.7
4.2
Rebounds / game
5.6
1.9
Assists / game
1.2
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Nesmith peak 13.8Champagnie peak 8.8
The trophy case edge: Nesmith
2× NBA Finalist14th Draft pick (2020)
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1× First-team All-ACC (2021)1× All-NBA G League (2024)
The verdict
Nesmith holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Champagnie answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
60Nesmith · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
57Champagnie · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
Aaron Nesmith
$8.0
Falling
5-yr outlook-12%
Legacy floor50%
Justin Champagnie
$4.0
Climbing
5-yr outlook+25% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictAaron Nesmith is the more valuable card today ($8.0 vs. $4.0). Justin Champagnie carries more projected upside (+25% vs. -12% over five years).