Al Cervi
3.8 PPG · 0.6 REB · 0.7 AST
BH
65IMPACTBuddy Hield
7.6 PPG · 2.3 REB · 1.4 AST
VS
2–2
categories
Dead even — 2–2 across the board. A genuine toss-up.
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The two-way profile
Cervi 3Hield 5
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Hield wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
11.6
14.5
3.0
4.0
3.7
2.4
1
0
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Cervi peak 14.4Hield peak 20.7
The trophy case edge: Hield
1× NBA ChampionHOF Hall of Fame
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NBA Three-Point Contest champion (2020)All-Rookie Second Team (2017)Consensus National Player of the Year (2016, college)
The verdict
Cervi and Hield split the categories evenly — a genuine toss-up that comes down to what you value most.
57Cervi · Rotation piece
Balladex Impact Index
65Hield · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Al Cervi
$11
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+27%
Legacy floor100%
Buddy Hield
$11
Climbing
5-yr outlook+27%
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictBoth grade to about $11 today. Different bets: Al Cervi's value is cemented and rises on legacy, while Buddy Hield's is speculative and swings on production.
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