Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Allen wins 4 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
12.5
Points / game
15.4
8.0
Rebounds / game
8.5
0.8
Assists / game
1.8
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Ayton peak 18.2Allen peak 16.5
The trophy case edge: Ayton
No.1 Draft pick (2018)1× All-Rookie First Team (2019)
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1× NBA All-Star (2022)
The verdict
Allen holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Ayton answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
60Ayton · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
63Allen · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Deandre Ayton
$5.0
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor80%
Jarrett Allen
$9.0
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor67%
Card verdictJarrett Allen is the more valuable card today ($9.0 vs. $5.0).