Nesmith leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Nesmith 6Silva 0
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Nesmith wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
13.8
Points / game
9.9
4.2
Rebounds / game
3.7
1.9
Assists / game
1.6
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Nesmith peak 13.8Silva peak 9.9
The trophy case edge: Silva
2× NBA Finalist14th Draft pick (2020)
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18th Draft pick (2024)2× All-Pac-12 (2023, 2024)
The verdict
Nesmith holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Silva answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
60Nesmith · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
58Silva · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Aaron Nesmith
$8.0
Falling
5-yr outlook-12%
Legacy floor50%
Tristan da Silva
$4.0
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+25% ▲
Legacy floor75%
Card verdictAaron Nesmith is the more valuable card today ($8.0 vs. $4.0). Tristan da Silva carries more projected upside (+25% vs. -12% over five years).