Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Rose wins 4 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
0.0
Points / game
17.4
0.0
Rebounds / game
3.2
0.0
Assists / game
5.2
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Lillard peak 32.2Rose peak 25
The trophy case edge: Lillard
9× NBA All-Star1× Rookie of the Year (2013)3× 3-Point Contest champion
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3× NBA All-Star1× NBA MVP1× All-NBA1× Rookie of the YearYoungest MVP in NBA history, age 22 (2011)3x NBA All-StarNBA Rookie of the Year (2009)
The verdict
Rose holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Lillard answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
81Lillard · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
81Rose · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
Damian Lillard
$130
Cemented — legacy floor rising
5-yr outlook+26%
Legacy floor92%
RarityEpic
Derrick Rose
$120
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+41% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
Card verdictDamian Lillard is the more valuable card today ($130 vs. $120). Derrick Rose carries more projected upside (+41% vs. +26% over five years).