McDyess leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
McDyess 2Ibaka 1
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). McDyess wins 2 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
12.1
Points / game
12.0
7.5
Rebounds / game
7.0
1.4
Assists / game
0.8
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
McDyess peak 21.2Ibaka peak 15.4
The trophy case edge: Ibaka
1× NBA All-Star
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1× NBA Champion
The verdict
McDyess holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Ibaka answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
55McDyess · Rotation piece
Balladex Impact Index
56Ibaka · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
Antonio McDyess
$6.0
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+17%
Legacy floor100%
Serge Ibaka
$11
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+27% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictSerge Ibaka is the more valuable card today ($11 vs. $6.0). Serge Ibaka carries more projected upside (+27% vs. +17% over five years).