Brandon Ingram
21.5 PPG · 5.6 REB · 3.7 AST
Kyle Kuzma
13 PPG · 4.5 REB · 2.7 AST
VS
3–0
categories
Ingram leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Ingram 6Kuzma 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Ingram wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
21.5
13.0
5.6
4.5
3.7
2.7
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Ingram peak 24.7Kuzma peak 22.2
The trophy case edge: Kuzma
1× Most Improved Player (2020)2× NBA All-Star2nd Draft pick (2016)
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1× NBA Champion (2020)1× All-Rookie First Team (2018)
The verdict
Ingram holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Kuzma answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
66Ingram · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
62Kuzma · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Brandon Ingram
$29
Falling
5-yr outlook-7%
Legacy floor38%
Kyle Kuzma
$13
Climbing
5-yr outlook+23% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictBrandon Ingram is the more valuable card today ($29 vs. $13). Kyle Kuzma carries more projected upside (+23% vs. -7% over five years).
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