Garland leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Garland 4Allen 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Garland wins 4 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
18.8
Points / game (career)
11.2
2.6
Rebounds / game (career)
3.0
6.7
Assists / game (career)
2.2
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Garland peak 21.7Allen peak 16.5
The trophy case edge: Garland
2x NBA All-StarNo. 5 2019 draft pick3rd 2022 MIP voting
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1× NBA 3PT% leader (2024)1× NCAA champion (2015)
The verdict
Garland holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Allen answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
65Garland · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
61Allen · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Darius Garland
$29
Falling
5-yr outlook-7%
Legacy floor31%
Grayson Allen
$13
Climbing
5-yr outlook+8% ▲
Legacy floor92%
Card verdictDarius Garland is the more valuable card today ($29 vs. $13). Grayson Allen carries more projected upside (+8% vs. -7% over five years).