Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Deng wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
8.6
Points / game
14.8
4.4
Rebounds / game
6.1
3.5
Assists / game
2.4
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Diaw peak 13.3Deng peak 18.8
The trophy case edge: Diaw
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). Diaw answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
56Diaw · Rotation piece
Balladex Impact Index
58Deng · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Boris Diaw
$10
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+30%
Legacy floor100%
Luol Deng
$8.0
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+38% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictBoris Diaw is the more valuable card today ($10 vs. $8.0). Luol Deng carries more projected upside (+38% vs. +30% over five years).