McCollum leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
McCollum 4Martin 4
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Even split across the eight tools.
Tale of the tape
19.5
Points / game (career)
17.3
3.6
Rebounds / game (career)
3.2
3.8
Assists / game (career)
1.9
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
McCollum peak 24.3Martin peak 24.6
The trophy case edge: McCollum
1× Most Improved Player (2016)
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No major hardware yet
The verdict
McCollum holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Martin answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
59McCollum · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
55Martin · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
CJ McCollum
$13
Falling
5-yr outlook-15%
Legacy floor31%
Kevin Martin
$4.0
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+25% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictCJ McCollum is the more valuable card today ($13 vs. $4.0). Kevin Martin carries more projected upside (+25% vs. -15% over five years).