Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). West wins 2 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
13.6
Points / game (career)
14.8
6.4
Rebounds / game (career)
6.1
2.2
Assists / game (career)
2.3
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
West peak 21Deng peak 19
The trophy case edge: West
2× NBA Champion2× NBA All-Star
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2× NBA All-Star
The verdict
Deng holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). West answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
64West · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
58Deng · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
David West
$31
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+36%
Legacy floor100%
Luol Deng
$8.0
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+38% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictDavid West is the more valuable card today ($31 vs. $8.0). Luol Deng carries more projected upside (+38% vs. +36% over five years).