Simmons leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Simmons 5Booker 3
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Simmons wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
13.1
Points / game
26.1
7.4
Rebounds / game
3.9
7.2
Assists / game
6.0
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Simmons peak 16.9Booker peak 27.8
The trophy case edge: Simmons
3× NBA All-Star1× All-NBA1× Rookie of the YearAll-Defensive First Team 2020All-Defensive First Team 2021DPOY runner-up 2021All-NBA Third Team 2020
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5× NBA All-Star2× All-NBA (2022, 2024)🥇×2 Olympic gold (2020, 2024)
The verdict
Simmons holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (rebounds / game, assists / game). Booker answers in points / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
76Simmons · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
76Booker · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Ben Simmons
$22
Climbing
5-yr outlook+18% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Devin Booker
$170
Falling
5-yr outlook-18%
Legacy floor14%
Card verdictDevin Booker is the more valuable card today ($170 vs. $22). Ben Simmons carries more projected upside (+18% vs. -18% over five years).