Brandin Podziemski
13.8 PPG · 5.1 REB · 3.7 AST
Jason Richardson
9.1 PPG · 3.5 REB · 2 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Podziemski leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Podziemski 5Richardson 3
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Podziemski wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
13.8
17.1
5.1
4.9
3.7
2.4
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Podziemski peak 13.8Richardson peak 23.2
The trophy case edge: Podziemski
1× All-Rookie First Team (2024)
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No major hardware yet
The verdict
Podziemski holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (rebounds / game, assists / game). Richardson answers in points / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
58Podziemski · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
56Richardson · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
Brandin Podziemski
$7.0
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+14%
Legacy floor57%
Jason Richardson
$4.0
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+25% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictBrandin Podziemski is the more valuable card today ($7.0 vs. $4.0). Jason Richardson carries more projected upside (+25% vs. +14% over five years). Different bets: Jason Richardson's value is cemented and rises on legacy, while Brandin Podziemski's is speculative and swings on production.
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