Cade Cunningham vs Josh Giddey: head-to-head statistical comparison
Cade Cunningham
22.5 PPG · 5.5 REB · 8.0 AST
Josh Giddey
14.6 PPG · 7.6 REB · 6.6 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Cunningham leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Cunningham 5Giddey 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Cunningham wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
22.5
14.6
5.5
7.6
8.0
6.6
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Cunningham peak 26.1Giddey peak 17
The trophy case edge: Giddey
1× All-NBA First Team (2026)2× NBA All-Star (2025, 2026)1× All-Rookie First Team (2022)
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6th Draft pick (2021)1× All-Rookie Second Team (2022)
The verdict
Cunningham holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Giddey answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
76Cunningham · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
68Giddey · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Cade Cunningham
$130
Falling
5-yr outlook-7%
Legacy floor15%
Josh Giddey
$24
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook-4% ▲
Legacy floor25%
Card verdictCade Cunningham is the more valuable card today ($130 vs. $24). Josh Giddey carries more projected upside (-4% vs. -7% over five years).
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