Cade Cunningham
23.9 PPG · 5.5 REB · 9.9 AST
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
31.1 PPG · 4.3 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 2Gilgeous-Alexander 6
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Gilgeous-Alexander wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
23.9
31.1
5.5
4.3
9.9
6.6
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Cunningham peak 26.1Gilgeous-Alexander peak 32.7
The trophy case edge: Gilgeous-Alexander
1× All-NBA First Team (2026)2× NBA All-Star (2025, 2026)1× All-Rookie First Team (2022)
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2× NBA MVP (2025, 2026)1× Champion & Finals MVP (2025)4× NBA All-Star
The verdict
Cunningham holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (rebounds / game, assists / game). Gilgeous-Alexander answers in points / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
76Cunningham · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
91Gilgeous-Alexander · Superstar
Card value — head to head
Cade Cunningham
$120
Falling
5-yr outlook-9%
Legacy floor15%
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
$1.3k
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0% ▲
Legacy floor11%
RarityEpic
Card verdictShai Gilgeous-Alexander is the more valuable card today ($1.3k vs. $120). Shai Gilgeous-Alexander carries more projected upside (+0% vs. -9% over five years).
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