Chet Holmgren vs Ryan Kalkbrenner: head-to-head statistical comparison
Chet Holmgren
16.5 PPG · 8.3 REB · 2.1 AST
Ryan Kalkbrenner
7.6 PPG · 5.5 REB · 0.8 AST
VS
3–0
categories
Holmgren leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Holmgren 7Kalkbrenner 0
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Holmgren wins 7 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
16.5
7.6
8.3
5.5
2.1
0.8
The trophy case edge: Kalkbrenner
1× NBA Champion (2025)1× NBA All-Star (2026)1× All-Rookie First Team (2024)
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4× Big East DPOY (2022-25)1× Naismith DPOY (2025)
The verdict
Holmgren holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Kalkbrenner answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
78Holmgren · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
66Kalkbrenner · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Chet Holmgren
$40
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook-5%
Legacy floor55%
Ryan Kalkbrenner
$16
Climbing
5-yr outlook+19% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictChet Holmgren is the more valuable card today ($40 vs. $16). Ryan Kalkbrenner carries more projected upside (+19% vs. -5% over five years).
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