McCollum leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
McCollum 4White 4
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Even split across the eight tools.
Tale of the tape
18.7
Points / game
15.6
3.1
Rebounds / game
3.0
4.1
Assists / game
3.0
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
McCollum peak 23.1White peak 20.4
The trophy case edge: White
1× Most Improved Player (2016)
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1× All-Rookie Second Team (2020)7th Draft pick (2019)
The verdict
McCollum holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). White answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
59McCollum · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
58White · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
CJ McCollum
$18
Falling
5-yr outlook-17%
Legacy floor22%
Coby White
$25
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+12% ▲
Legacy floor20%
Card verdictCoby White is the more valuable card today ($25 vs. $18). Coby White carries more projected upside (+12% vs. -17% over five years).