Hawkins leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Mathurin 6Hawkins 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Mathurin wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
17.8
Points / game
16.5
5.4
Rebounds / game
8.0
2.3
Assists / game
4.1
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Mathurin peak 17.8Hawkins peak 30.2
The trophy case edge: Mathurin
1× All-Rookie First Team (2023)1× Rising Stars MVP (2024)6th Draft pick (2022)
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4× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Hawkins holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (rebounds / game, assists / game). Mathurin answers in points / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
67Mathurin · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
64Hawkins · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Bennedict Mathurin
$26
Climbing
5-yr outlook+19%
Legacy floor96%
Connie Hawkins
$18
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+39% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictBennedict Mathurin is the more valuable card today ($26 vs. $18). Connie Hawkins carries more projected upside (+39% vs. +19% over five years). Different bets: Connie Hawkins's value is cemented and rises on legacy, while Bennedict Mathurin's is speculative and swings on production.