Daniel Gafford
9.5 PPG · 6.9 REB · 1.1 AST
Jonas Valančiūnas
8.7 PPG · 5.1 REB · 1.2 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Gafford leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Gafford 5Valančiūnas 3
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Gafford wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
9.5
8.7
6.9
5.1
1.1
1.2
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Gafford peak 12.3Valančiūnas peak 17.8
The trophy case edge: Gafford
SEC All-SEC 1st Team 2019Finals 2024 (runner-up)70% Career FG
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The verdict
Gafford holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Valančiūnas answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
60Gafford · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
56Valančiūnas · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
Daniel Gafford
$4.0
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor75%
Jonas Valančiūnas
$3.0
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictDaniel Gafford is the more valuable card today ($4.0 vs. $3.0).
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