Damian Lillard
24.9 PPG · 4.7 REB · 7.1 AST
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
31.1 PPG · 4.3 REB · 6.6 AST
VS
0–3
categories
Gilgeous-Alexander leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Lillard 1Gilgeous-Alexander 6
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Gilgeous-Alexander wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
0.0
31.1
0.0
4.3
0.0
6.6
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Lillard peak 32.2Gilgeous-Alexander peak 32.7
The trophy case edge: Lillard
9× NBA All-Star1× Rookie of the Year (2013)3× 3-Point Contest champion
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2× NBA MVP (2025, 2026)1× Champion & Finals MVP (2025)4× NBA All-Star
The verdict
Gilgeous-Alexander 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
91Gilgeous-Alexander · Superstar
Card value — head to head
Damian Lillard
$140
Cemented — legacy floor rising
5-yr outlook+21% ▲
Legacy floor88%
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
$1.3k
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor11%
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Card verdictShai Gilgeous-Alexander is the more valuable card today ($1.3k vs. $140). Damian Lillard carries more projected upside (+21% vs. +0% over five years).
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