Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Herro wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
19.5
Points / game (career)
19.4
3.6
Rebounds / game (career)
5.0
3.8
Assists / game (career)
4.1
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
McCollum peak 24.3Herro peak 23.9
The trophy case edge: Herro
1× Most Improved Player (2016)
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1× NBA All-Star (2025)1× Sixth Man of the Year (2022)1× 3-Point Contest champion (2025)
The verdict
Herro holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (rebounds / game, assists / game). McCollum answers in points / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
59McCollum · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
64Herro · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
CJ McCollum
$13
Falling
5-yr outlook-15%
Legacy floor31%
Tyler Herro
$32
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0% ▲
Legacy floor69%
Card verdictTyler Herro is the more valuable card today ($32 vs. $13). Tyler Herro carries more projected upside (+0% vs. -15% over five years).