Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Sengun wins 7 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
20.4
Points / game
13.2
8.9
Rebounds / game
6.3
6.2
Assists / game
1.7
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Sengun peak 21.1Cartwright peak 21.7
The trophy case edge: Cartwright
2× NBA All-Star (2025, 2026)1× Turkish League MVP (2021)
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3× NBA Champion1× NBA All-Star
The verdict
Sengun holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Cartwright answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
78Sengun · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
66Cartwright · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Alperen Sengun
$61
Falling
5-yr outlook-7%
Legacy floor44%
Bill Cartwright
$40
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+38% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictAlperen Sengun is the more valuable card today ($61 vs. $40). Bill Cartwright carries more projected upside (+38% vs. -7% over five years).