Richardson leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Carrington 5Richardson 3
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Carrington wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
10.7
Points / game
17.1
3.4
Rebounds / game
4.9
4.6
Assists / game
2.4
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Carrington peak 10.7Richardson peak 23.2
The trophy case edge: Carrington
1× All-Rookie Second Team (2025)14th Draft pick (2024)
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The verdict
Richardson holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Carrington answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
58Carrington · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
56Richardson · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
Bub Carrington
$5.0
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+20%
Legacy floor80%
Jason Richardson
$4.0
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+25% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictBub Carrington is the more valuable card today ($5.0 vs. $4.0). Jason Richardson carries more projected upside (+25% vs. +20% over five years). Different bets: Jason Richardson's value is cemented and rises on legacy, while Bub Carrington's is speculative and swings on production.