Brandon Ingram
21.5 PPG · 5.6 REB · 3.7 AST
Lauri Markkanen
26.7 PPG · 6.9 REB · 2.1 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Markkanen leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Ingram 2Markkanen 5
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Markkanen wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
21.5
26.7
5.6
6.9
3.7
2.1
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Ingram peak 24.7Markkanen peak 26.7
The trophy case edge: Ingram
1× Most Improved Player (2020)2× NBA All-Star2nd Draft pick (2016)
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1× Most Improved Player (2023)1× NBA All-Star (2023)1× All-Rookie First Team (2018)
The verdict
Markkanen holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Ingram answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
66Ingram · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
70Markkanen · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Brandon Ingram
$29
Falling
5-yr outlook-7% ▲
Legacy floor38%
Lauri Markkanen
$120
Falling
5-yr outlook-12%
Legacy floor9%
Card verdictLauri Markkanen is the more valuable card today ($120 vs. $29). Brandon Ingram carries more projected upside (-7% vs. -12% over five years).
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