Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Payton wins 8 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
12.5
Points / game
16.3
3.7
Rebounds / game
3.9
6.5
Assists / game
6.7
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Miller peak 17Payton peak 24.2
The trophy case edge: Payton
No major hardware yet
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1× NBA Champion1× Defensive Player of the Year9× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Payton holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Miller answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
57Miller · Rotation piece
Balladex Impact Index
75Payton · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Andre Miller
$3.0
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+33%
Legacy floor100%
Gary Payton
$24
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+38% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Card verdictGary Payton is the more valuable card today ($24 vs. $3.0). Gary Payton carries more projected upside (+38% vs. +33% over five years).