CJ McCollum vs Sion James: head-to-head statistical comparison
CJ McCollum
19.5 PPG · 3.6 REB · 3.8 AST
Sion James
5.4 PPG · 3.5 REB · 2.0 AST
VS
3–0
categories
McCollum leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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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
19.5
5.4
3.6
3.5
3.8
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 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). James answers in the intangibles — 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
$13
Falling
5-yr outlook-15%
Legacy floor31%
Sion James
$4.0
Climbing
5-yr outlook+25% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictCJ McCollum is the more valuable card today ($13 vs. $4.0). Sion James carries more projected upside (+25% vs. -15% over five years).
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