DG
65IMPACTDanilo Gallinari
5.7 PPG · 2.2 REB · 1.1 AST
Lauri Markkanen
26.7 PPG · 6.9 REB · 2.1 AST
VS
0–3
categories
Markkanen leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Gallinari 2Markkanen 6
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Markkanen wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
14.9
26.7
4.7
6.9
1.9
2.1
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Gallinari peak 19.8Markkanen peak 26.7
The trophy case edge: Gallinari
16-year NBA veteranNo. 6 overall pick (2008)BSN champion and Finals MVP in Puerto Rico (2025)
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1× Most Improved Player (2023)1× NBA All-Star (2023)1× All-Rookie First Team (2018)
The verdict
Markkanen holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Gallinari answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
65Gallinari · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
70Markkanen · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Danilo Gallinari
$15
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+33% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Lauri Markkanen
$120
Falling
5-yr outlook-14%
Legacy floor9%
Card verdictLauri Markkanen is the more valuable card today ($120 vs. $15). Danilo Gallinari carries more projected upside (+33% vs. -14% over five years).
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