Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Even split across the eight tools.
Tale of the tape
5.0
Points / game
5.1
3.2
Rebounds / game
3.4
1.1
Assists / game
1.2
The trophy case edge: Nickel
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The verdict
Nickel holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Barnhizer answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.