Brogdon leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Melton 2Brogdon 6
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Brogdon wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
12.3
Points / game
15.3
3.2
Rebounds / game
4.1
2.6
Assists / game
4.7
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Melton peak 12.3Brogdon peak 21.2
The trophy case edge: Brogdon
1× Pac-12 All-Defensive Team (2017)
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1× Rookie of the YearSixth Man of the Year 2023All-Rookie First Team 201750-40-90 season 2018-19
The verdict
Brogdon holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Melton answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
58Melton · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
66Brogdon · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
De'Anthony Melton
$6.0
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor83%
Malcolm Brogdon
$8.0
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor63%
Card verdictMalcolm Brogdon is the more valuable card today ($8.0 vs. $6.0).