Damian Lillard vs Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: head-to-head statistical comparison
Damian Lillard
25.1 PPG · 4.3 REB · 6.8 AST
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
25.3 PPG · 4.7 REB · 5.3 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Gilgeous-Alexander leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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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
25.1
25.3
4.3
4.7
6.8
5.3
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 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Lillard answers in assists / game — 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
$130
Cemented — legacy floor rising
5-yr outlook+26% ▲
Legacy floor92%
RarityEpic
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
$1.3k
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor11%
RarityEpic
Card verdictShai Gilgeous-Alexander is the more valuable card today ($1.3k vs. $130). Damian Lillard carries more projected upside (+26% vs. +0% over five years).
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