Watkins leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Thiero 8Watkins 0
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Thiero wins 8 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
1.9
Points / game (career)
7.4
1.1
Rebounds / game (career)
3.9
0.4
Assists / game (career)
1.3
The trophy case edge: Watkins
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The verdict
Watkins holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Thiero answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.