Holmgren leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Lopez 0Holmgren 7
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Holmgren wins 7 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
15.4
Points / game (career)
16.5
5.9
Rebounds / game (career)
8.3
1.3
Assists / game (career)
2.1
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Lopez peak 20.7Holmgren peak 17.1
The trophy case edge: Lopez
Champion 2021 BucksAll-Star 20132x All-Defensive
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1× NBA Champion (2025)1× NBA All-Star (2026)1× All-Rookie First Team (2024)
The verdict
Holmgren holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Lopez answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
69Lopez · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
78Holmgren · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Brook Lopez
$22
Climbing
5-yr outlook+32% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Chet Holmgren
$40
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook-5%
Legacy floor55%
Card verdictChet Holmgren is the more valuable card today ($40 vs. $22). Brook Lopez carries more projected upside (+32% vs. -5% over five years).