McCollum leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
McCollum 4Dampier 4
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Even split across the eight tools.
Tale of the tape
18.7
Points / game
15.9
3.1
Rebounds / game
2.6
4.1
Assists / game
4.9
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
McCollum peak 23.1Dampier peak 26
The trophy case
1× Most Improved Player (2016)
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HOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
McCollum holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Dampier answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
59McCollum · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
56Dampier · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
CJ McCollum
$18
Falling
5-yr outlook-17%
Legacy floor22%
Louie Dampier
$5.0
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+20% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictCJ McCollum is the more valuable card today ($18 vs. $5.0). Louie Dampier carries more projected upside (+20% vs. -17% over five years).