Alperen Sengun
20.4 PPG · 8.9 REB · 6.2 AST
Dan Issel
12.8 PPG · 4.3 REB · 1.8 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Issel leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Sengun 7Issel 1
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Sengun wins 7 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
20.4
22.6
8.9
9.1
6.2
2.4
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Sengun peak 21.1Issel peak 30.6
The trophy case edge: Sengun
2× NBA All-Star (2025, 2026)1× Turkish League MVP (2021)
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7× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Issel holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Sengun answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
78Sengun · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
69Issel · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Alperen Sengun
$61
Falling
5-yr outlook-7%
Legacy floor44%
Dan Issel
$20
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+35% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictAlperen Sengun is the more valuable card today ($61 vs. $20). Dan Issel carries more projected upside (+35% vs. -7% over five years).
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