Anfernee Simons
14.2 PPG · 2.4 REB · 2.4 AST
Reed Sheppard
13.5 PPG · 2.9 REB · 3.4 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Sheppard leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Simons 2Sheppard 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Even split across the eight tools.
Tale of the tape
14.2
13.5
2.4
2.9
2.4
3.4
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Simons peak 22.6Sheppard peak 13.5
The trophy case edge: Simons
1× Slam Dunk Contest champion (2021)
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1× National Freshman of the Year (2024)
The verdict
Sheppard 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
57Sheppard · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
Anfernee Simons
$11
Climbing
5-yr outlook+18% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Reed Sheppard
$9.0
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+11%
Legacy floor33%
Card verdictAnfernee Simons is the more valuable card today ($11 vs. $9.0). Anfernee Simons carries more projected upside (+18% vs. +11% over five years).
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