Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Carter wins 8 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
14.9
Points / game
16.7
2.5
Rebounds / game
4.3
2.5
Assists / game
3.1
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Gordon peak 21.4Carter peak 27.6
The trophy case edge: Carter
No major hardware yet
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8× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Carter holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Gordon answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
54Gordon · Rotation piece
Balladex Impact Index
69Carter · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Ben Gordon
$4.0
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+25%
Legacy floor100%
Vince Carter
$17
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+35% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Card verdictVince Carter is the more valuable card today ($17 vs. $4.0). Vince Carter carries more projected upside (+35% vs. +25% over five years).