Cade Cunningham
23.9 PPG · 5.5 REB · 9.9 AST
Derrick White
16.5 PPG · 4.4 REB · 5.4 AST
VS
3–0
categories
Cunningham leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Cunningham 7White 1
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Cunningham wins 7 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
23.9
16.5
5.5
4.4
9.9
5.4
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Cunningham peak 26.1White peak 16.5
The trophy case edge: White
1× All-NBA First Team (2026)2× NBA All-Star (2025, 2026)1× All-Rookie First Team (2022)
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1× NBA Champion (2024)2× All-Defensive Second Team🥇 Olympic gold (2024)
The verdict
Cunningham holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). White answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
76Cunningham · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
67White · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Cade Cunningham
$120
Falling
5-yr outlook-9%
Legacy floor15%
Derrick White
$22
Climbing
5-yr outlook+23% ▲
Legacy floor95%
Card verdictCade Cunningham is the more valuable card today ($120 vs. $22). Derrick White carries more projected upside (+23% vs. -9% over five years).
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