Gillespie leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Simons 2Gillespie 4
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Gillespie wins 4 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
14.2
Points / game
12.7
2.4
Rebounds / game
4.1
2.4
Assists / game
4.6
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Simons peak 22.6Gillespie peak 12.7
The trophy case edge: Gillespie
1× Slam Dunk Contest champion (2021)
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2× Big East Player of the Year1× NCAA champion (2018)
The verdict
Gillespie holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (rebounds / game, assists / game). Simons answers in points / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
59Simons · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
61Gillespie · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Anfernee Simons
$11
Climbing
5-yr outlook+18% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Collin Gillespie
$12
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor92%
Card verdictCollin Gillespie is the more valuable card today ($12 vs. $11). Anfernee Simons carries more projected upside (+18% vs. +0% over five years).