Cade Cunningham vs Josh Hart: head-to-head statistical comparison
Cade Cunningham
22.5 PPG · 5.5 REB · 8.0 AST
Josh Hart
10.5 PPG · 7.0 REB · 3.4 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Cunningham leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Cunningham 4Hart 4
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Even split across the eight tools.
Tale of the tape
22.5
10.5
5.5
7.0
8.0
3.4
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Cunningham peak 26.1Hart peak 19.9
The trophy case edge: Hart
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 (2026)1× NBA minutes leader (2025)1× NCAA Champion (2016)
The verdict
Cunningham holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Hart answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
76Cunningham · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
70Hart · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Cade Cunningham
$130
Falling
5-yr outlook-7%
Legacy floor15%
Josh Hart
$29
Climbing
5-yr outlook+24% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictCade Cunningham is the more valuable card today ($130 vs. $29). Josh Hart carries more projected upside (+24% vs. -7% over five years).
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