Chet Holmgren vs Donovan Clingan: head-to-head statistical comparison
Chet Holmgren
16.5 PPG · 8.3 REB · 2.1 AST
Donovan Clingan
9.5 PPG · 9.9 REB · 1.6 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Holmgren leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Holmgren 6Clingan 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Holmgren wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
16.5
9.5
8.3
9.9
2.1
1.6
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Holmgren peak 17.1Clingan peak 12.1
The trophy case edge: Clingan
1× NBA Champion (2025)1× NBA All-Star (2026)1× All-Rookie First Team (2024)
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2× NCAA champion (2023, 2024)1× All-Rookie Second Team (2025)
The verdict
Holmgren holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Clingan answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
78Holmgren · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
73Clingan · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Chet Holmgren
$40
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook-5%
Legacy floor55%
Donovan Clingan
$29
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+21% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictChet Holmgren is the more valuable card today ($40 vs. $29). Donovan Clingan carries more projected upside (+21% vs. -5% over five years).
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