Hornacek leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Gillespie 5Hornacek 3
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Gillespie wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
9.5
Points / game (career)
14.5
3.1
Rebounds / game (career)
3.4
3.5
Assists / game (career)
4.9
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Gillespie peak 12.7Hornacek peak 20.1
The trophy case edge: Gillespie
2× Big East Player of the Year1× NCAA champion (2018)
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2× NBA All-Star
The verdict
Hornacek holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Gillespie answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
61Gillespie · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
59Hornacek · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Collin Gillespie
$12
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor92%
Jeff Hornacek
$9.0
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+22% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictCollin Gillespie is the more valuable card today ($12 vs. $9.0). Jeff Hornacek carries more projected upside (+22% vs. +0% over five years).