Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Simons wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
14.9
Points / game (career)
8.4
2.4
Rebounds / game (career)
1.8
3.2
Assists / game (career)
1.5
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Simons peak 22.6Shamet peak 10.9
The trophy case edge: Shamet
1× Slam Dunk Contest champion (2021)
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1× NBA Champion (2026)1× All-Rookie Second Team (2019)
The verdict
Simons holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Shamet answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
59Simons · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
57Shamet · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
Anfernee Simons
$12
Climbing
5-yr outlook+8%
Legacy floor92%
Landry Shamet
$11
Climbing
5-yr outlook+18% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictAnfernee Simons is the more valuable card today ($12 vs. $11). Landry Shamet carries more projected upside (+18% vs. +8% over five years).