Bob Gross
3.1 PPG · 2.4 REB · 1.3 AST
Luol Deng
7.1 PPG · 3.3 REB · 0.8 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Deng leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Gross 2Deng 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Even split across the eight tools.
Tale of the tape
8.4
14.8
4.5
6.1
2.9
2.4
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Gross peak 12.7Deng peak 18.8
The trophy case edge: Gross
1× NBA Champion
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2× NBA All-Star
The verdict
Deng holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Gross answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
57Gross · Rotation piece
Balladex Impact Index
58Deng · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Bob Gross
$10
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+30%
Legacy floor100%
Luol Deng
$8.0
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+38% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictBob Gross is the more valuable card today ($10 vs. $8.0). Luol Deng carries more projected upside (+38% vs. +30% over five years).
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