Cameron Johnson
12.2 PPG · 3.8 REB · 2.4 AST
Rudy Gay
5.2 PPG · 2.9 REB · 1 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Gay leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Johnson 4Gay 4
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Even split across the eight tools.
Tale of the tape
12.2
17.0
3.8
5.8
2.4
2.1
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Johnson peak 18.8Gay peak 21.1
The trophy case edge: Johnson
All-ACC First Team (2019)3rd Sixth Man of the Year voting (2022)
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No major hardware yet
The verdict
Gay holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Johnson answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
62Johnson · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
55Gay · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
Cameron Johnson
$5.0
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor80%
Rudy Gay
$4.0
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+25% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictCameron Johnson is the more valuable card today ($5.0 vs. $4.0). Rudy Gay carries more projected upside (+25% vs. +0% over five years).
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