Andrei Kirilenko
0.4 PPG · 1.1 REB · 0.1 AST
Rudy Gay
5.2 PPG · 2.9 REB · 1 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Gay leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Kirilenko 5Gay 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Kirilenko wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
11.8
17.0
5.5
5.8
2.7
2.1
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Kirilenko peak 16.5Gay peak 21.1
The trophy case edge: Kirilenko
1× NBA All-Star
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No major hardware yet
The verdict
Gay holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Kirilenko answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
56Kirilenko · Rotation piece
Balladex Impact Index
55Gay · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
Andrei Kirilenko
$5.0
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+20%
Legacy floor100%
Rudy Gay
$4.0
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+25% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictAndrei Kirilenko is the more valuable card today ($5.0 vs. $4.0). Rudy Gay carries more projected upside (+25% vs. +20% over five years).
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