Anfernee Simons
14.2 PPG · 2.4 REB · 2.4 AST
Darius Garland
18 PPG · 2.4 REB · 6.9 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Garland leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Simons 0Garland 4
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Garland wins 4 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
14.2
19.9
2.4
2.3
2.4
6.4
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Simons peak 22.6Garland peak 21.7
The trophy case edge: Garland
1× Slam Dunk Contest champion (2021)
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2x NBA All-StarNo. 5 2019 draft pick3rd 2022 MIP voting
The verdict
Garland holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Simons answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
59Simons · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
65Garland · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Anfernee Simons
$11
Climbing
5-yr outlook+18% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Darius Garland
$27
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+15%
Legacy floor33%
Card verdictDarius Garland is the more valuable card today ($27 vs. $11). Anfernee Simons carries more projected upside (+18% vs. +15% over five years).
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