Deandre Ayton
12.5 PPG · 8 REB · 0.8 AST
HW
60IMPACTHassan Whiteside
8.2 PPG · 7.6 REB · 0.4 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Whiteside leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Ayton 4Whiteside 4
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Even split across the eight tools.
Tale of the tape
12.5
12.6
8.0
10.8
0.8
0.6
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Ayton peak 18.2Whiteside peak 17
The trophy case edge: Whiteside
No.1 Draft pick (2018)1× All-Rookie First Team (2019)
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Led NBA in rebounding (2017)Led NBA in blocks (2016, 2020)NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2016)
The verdict
Whiteside holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Ayton answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
60Ayton · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
60Whiteside · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Deandre Ayton
$5.0
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor80%
Hassan Whiteside
$5.0
Climbing
5-yr outlook+20% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictBoth grade to about $5.0 today. Hassan Whiteside carries more projected upside (+20% vs. +0% over five years).
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