Anfernee Simons vs Buddy Hield: head-to-head statistical comparison
Anfernee Simons
14.9 PPG · 2.4 REB · 3.2 AST
BH
65IMPACTBuddy Hield
14.5 PPG · 4.0 REB · 2.4 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Simons leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
Rebuildvs
The two-way profile
Simons 3Hield 5
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Hield wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
14.9
14.5
2.4
4.0
3.2
2.4
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Simons peak 22.6Hield peak 20.7
The trophy case edge: Hield
1× Slam Dunk Contest champion (2021)
🏆
NBA Three-Point Contest champion (2020)All-Rookie Second Team (2017)Consensus National Player of the Year (2016, college)
The verdict
Simons holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Hield answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
59Simons · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
65Hield · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Anfernee Simons
$12
Climbing
5-yr outlook+8%
Legacy floor92%
Buddy Hield
$11
Climbing
5-yr outlook+27% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictAnfernee Simons is the more valuable card today ($12 vs. $11). Buddy Hield carries more projected upside (+27% vs. +8% over five years).
People also compare