De'Aaron Fox
18.6 PPG · 3.8 REB · 6.2 AST
Dyson Daniels
11.9 PPG · 6.8 REB · 5.9 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Fox leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Fox 4Daniels 4
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Even split across the eight tools.
Tale of the tape
18.6
11.9
3.8
6.8
6.2
5.9
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Fox peak 26.6Daniels peak 14.1
The trophy case edge: Fox
1× Clutch Player of the Year (2023)2× NBA All-Star (2023, 2026)1× NBA steals leader (2024)
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1× Most Improved Player (2025)2× All-Defensive Team1× NBA steals leader
The verdict
Fox holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Daniels answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
63Fox · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
63Daniels · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
De'Aaron Fox
$16
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor63%
Dyson Daniels
$11
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+18% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictDe'Aaron Fox is the more valuable card today ($16 vs. $11). Dyson Daniels carries more projected upside (+18% vs. +0% over five years).
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