Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Barnes wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
8.4
Points / game
10.0
4.5
Rebounds / game
2.8
2.9
Assists / game
1.9
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Gross peak 12.7Barnes peak 19.2
The trophy case edge: Barnes
1× NBA Champion
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1× NBA Champion (2015)🥇 Olympic gold (2016)
The verdict
Gross holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (rebounds / game, assists / game). Barnes answers in points / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
57Gross · Rotation piece
Balladex Impact Index
60Barnes · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Bob Gross
$10
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+30% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Harrison Barnes
$10
Climbing
5-yr outlook+20%
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictBoth grade to about $10 today. Bob Gross carries more projected upside (+30% vs. +20% over five years). Different bets: Bob Gross's value is cemented and rises on legacy, while Harrison Barnes's is speculative and swings on production.