CJ McCollum
18.8 PPG · 3.5 REB · 3.6 AST
Sion James
5.4 PPG · 3.5 REB · 2 AST
VS
2–1
categories
McCollum leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
McCollum 4James 4
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Even split across the eight tools.
Tale of the tape
18.7
5.4
3.1
3.5
4.1
2.0
The trophy case edge: James
1× Most Improved Player (2016)
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33rd Draft pick (2025)1× ACC All-Defensive (2025)
The verdict
McCollum holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). James answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
59McCollum · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
56James · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
CJ McCollum
$18
Falling
5-yr outlook-17%
Legacy floor22%
Sion James
$4.0
Climbing
5-yr outlook+25% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictCJ McCollum is the more valuable card today ($18 vs. $4.0). Sion James carries more projected upside (+25% vs. -17% over five years).
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