Anfernee Simons
14.2 PPG · 2.4 REB · 2.4 AST
Zach LaVine
19.2 PPG · 2.8 REB · 2.3 AST
VS
1–2
categories
LaVine leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Simons 1LaVine 3
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). LaVine wins 3 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
14.2
19.2
2.4
2.8
2.4
2.3
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Simons peak 22.6LaVine peak 27.4
The trophy case edge: LaVine
1× Slam Dunk Contest champion (2021)
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2x NBA All-Star2x Dunk ChampionGold Tokyo Olympics
The verdict
LaVine holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Simons answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
59Simons · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
67LaVine · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Anfernee Simons
$11
Climbing
5-yr outlook+18%
Legacy floor100%
Zach LaVine
$31
Climbing
5-yr outlook+19% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictZach LaVine is the more valuable card today ($31 vs. $11). Zach LaVine carries more projected upside (+19% vs. +18% over five years).
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