Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Even split across the eight tools.
Tale of the tape
9.6
Points / game (career)
10.4
3.9
Rebounds / game (career)
3.5
1.8
Assists / game (career)
2.3
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Braun peak 15.4Strus peak 12.2
The trophy case edge: Strus
No major hardware yet
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2× NBA Finalist (2020, 2023)
The verdict
Strus holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Braun answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
63Braun · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
59Strus · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Christian Braun
$6.0
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor50%
Max Strus
$4.0
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor75%
Card verdictChristian Braun is the more valuable card today ($6.0 vs. $4.0).