Cade Cunningham vs Carl Braun: head-to-head statistical comparison
Cade Cunningham
22.5 PPG · 5.5 REB · 8.0 AST
Carl Braun
13.5 PPG · 3.4 REB · 3.7 AST
VS
3–0
categories
Cunningham leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Cunningham 7Braun 1
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Cunningham wins 7 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
22.5
13.5
5.5
3.4
8.0
3.7
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Cunningham peak 26.1Braun peak 16.5
The trophy case edge: Braun
1× All-NBA First Team (2026)2× NBA All-Star (2025, 2026)1× All-Rookie First Team (2022)
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5× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Cunningham holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Braun answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
76Cunningham · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
62Braun · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Cade Cunningham
$130
Falling
5-yr outlook-7%
Legacy floor15%
Carl Braun
$19
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+37% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictCade Cunningham is the more valuable card today ($130 vs. $19). Carl Braun carries more projected upside (+37% vs. -7% over five years).
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