Daniel Gafford
9.5 PPG · 6.9 REB · 1.1 AST
Marcin Gortat
5 PPG · 5.6 REB · 1.4 AST
VS
0–3
categories
Gortat leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Gafford 6Gortat 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Gafford wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
9.5
11.1
6.9
8.7
1.1
1.4
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Gafford peak 12.3Gortat peak 15.4
The trophy case edge: Gafford
SEC All-SEC 1st Team 2019Finals 2024 (runner-up)70% Career FG
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The verdict
Gortat holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Gafford answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
60Gafford · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
54Gortat · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
Daniel Gafford
$4.0
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor75%
Marcin Gortat
$3.0
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+33% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictDaniel Gafford is the more valuable card today ($4.0 vs. $3.0). Marcin Gortat carries more projected upside (+33% vs. +0% over five years).
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