Cade Cunningham vs Michael Finley: head-to-head statistical comparison
Cade Cunningham
22.5 PPG · 5.5 REB · 8.0 AST
Michael Finley
15.7 PPG · 4.4 REB · 3.0 AST
VS
3–0
categories
Cunningham leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Cunningham 7Finley 1
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Cunningham wins 7 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
22.5
15.7
5.5
4.4
8.0
3.0
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Cunningham peak 26.1Finley peak 22.6
The trophy case edge: Finley
1× All-NBA First Team (2026)2× NBA All-Star (2025, 2026)1× All-Rookie First Team (2022)
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1× NBA Champion2× NBA All-Star
The verdict
Cunningham holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Finley answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
76Cunningham · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
61Finley · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Cade Cunningham
$130
Falling
5-yr outlook-7%
Legacy floor15%
Michael Finley
$23
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+35% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictCade Cunningham is the more valuable card today ($130 vs. $23). Michael Finley carries more projected upside (+35% vs. -7% over five years).
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