Carl Braun
3.7 PPG · 1 REB · 1.5 AST
Michael Finley
4.4 PPG · 1.5 REB · 0.9 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Finley leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
Rebuildvs
The two-way profile
Braun 3Finley 3
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Even split across the eight tools.
Tale of the tape
13.5
15.7
3.4
4.4
3.7
3.0
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Braun peak 16.5Finley peak 22.6
The trophy case edge: Finley
5× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
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1× NBA Champion2× NBA All-Star
The verdict
Finley holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Braun answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
62Braun · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
61Finley · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Carl Braun
$19
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+37% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Michael Finley
$23
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+35%
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictMichael Finley is the more valuable card today ($23 vs. $19). Carl Braun carries more projected upside (+37% vs. +35% over five years).
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