Mathurin leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Mathurin 5Portis 3
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Mathurin wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
17.8
Points / game
13.7
5.4
Rebounds / game
6.4
2.3
Assists / game
1.6
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Mathurin peak 17.8Portis peak 14.6
The trophy case edge: Mathurin
1× All-Rookie First Team (2023)1× Rising Stars MVP (2024)6th Draft pick (2022)
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1× NBA Champion (2021)1× SEC Player of the Year (2015)
The verdict
Mathurin holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Portis answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
67Mathurin · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
63Portis · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Bennedict Mathurin
$26
Climbing
5-yr outlook+19% ▲
Legacy floor96%
Bobby Portis
$12
Climbing
5-yr outlook+17%
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictBennedict Mathurin is the more valuable card today ($26 vs. $12). Bennedict Mathurin carries more projected upside (+19% vs. +17% over five years).