Kirilenko leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Kirilenko 6Diaw 1
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Kirilenko wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
11.8
Points / game
8.6
5.5
Rebounds / game
4.4
2.7
Assists / game
3.5
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Kirilenko peak 16.5Diaw peak 13.3
The trophy case edge: Diaw
1× NBA All-Star
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1× NBA Champion
The verdict
Kirilenko holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Diaw answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
56Kirilenko · Rotation piece
Balladex Impact Index
56Diaw · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
Andrei Kirilenko
$5.0
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+20%
Legacy floor100%
Boris Diaw
$10
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+30% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictBoris Diaw is the more valuable card today ($10 vs. $5.0). Boris Diaw carries more projected upside (+30% vs. +20% over five years).