Holmgren leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Holmgren 7Hawkins 1
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Holmgren wins 7 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
17.1
Points / game
16.5
8.9
Rebounds / game
8.0
1.7
Assists / game
4.1
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Holmgren peak 17.1Hawkins peak 30.2
The trophy case edge: Holmgren
1× NBA Champion (2025)1× NBA All-Star (2026)1× All-Rookie First Team (2024)
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4× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Holmgren holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Hawkins answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
78Holmgren · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
64Hawkins · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Chet Holmgren
$40
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook-2%
Legacy floor55%
Connie Hawkins
$18
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+39% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictChet Holmgren is the more valuable card today ($40 vs. $18). Connie Hawkins carries more projected upside (+39% vs. -2% over five years).