Aaron Nesmith
13.8 PPG · 4.2 REB · 1.9 AST
Rudy Gay
5.2 PPG · 2.9 REB · 1 AST
VS
0–3
categories
Gay leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Nesmith 6Gay 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Nesmith wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
13.8
17.0
4.2
5.8
1.9
2.1
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Nesmith peak 13.8Gay peak 21.1
The trophy case edge: Nesmith
2× NBA Finalist14th Draft pick (2020)
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The verdict
Gay holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Nesmith answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
60Nesmith · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
55Gay · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
Aaron Nesmith
$8.0
Falling
5-yr outlook-12%
Legacy floor50%
Rudy Gay
$4.0
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+25% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictAaron Nesmith is the more valuable card today ($8.0 vs. $4.0). Rudy Gay carries more projected upside (+25% vs. -12% over five years).
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