Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Johnson wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
10.9
Points / game
13.2
8.3
Rebounds / game
5.4
3.4
Assists / game
1.4
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Mason peak 16.2Johnson peak 22
The trophy case edge: Johnson
No major hardware yet
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🥇 Olympic gold (2021)
The verdict
Mason holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (rebounds / game, assists / game). Johnson answers in points / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
55Mason · Rotation piece
Balladex Impact Index
58Johnson · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Anthony Mason
$3.0
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+33% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Keldon Johnson
$5.0
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor60%
Card verdictKeldon Johnson is the more valuable card today ($5.0 vs. $3.0). Anthony Mason carries more projected upside (+33% vs. +0% over five years).