Ben Simmons vs Mikal Bridges: head-to-head statistical comparison
Ben Simmons
13.1 PPG · 7.4 REB · 7.2 AST
Mikal Bridges
14.7 PPG · 3.8 REB · 2.9 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Simmons leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Simmons 5Bridges 3
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Simmons wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
13.1
14.7
7.4
3.8
7.2
2.9
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Simmons peak 16.9Bridges peak 26.1
The trophy case edge: Bridges
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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1× NBA Champion (2026)1× All-Defensive First Team (2022)2× NCAA Champion (2016, 2018)
The verdict
Simmons holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (rebounds / game, assists / game). Bridges answers in points / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
76Simmons · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
72Bridges · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Ben Simmons
$22
Climbing
5-yr outlook+18%
Legacy floor100%
Mikal Bridges
$38
Climbing
5-yr outlook+24% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictMikal Bridges is the more valuable card today ($38 vs. $22). Mikal Bridges carries more projected upside (+24% vs. +18% over five years).
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