Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Even split across the eight tools.
Tale of the tape
15.8
Points / game (career)
12.5
10.1
Rebounds / game (career)
7.5
1.5
Assists / game (career)
1.4
The trophy case edge: Raynaud
No.1 Draft pick (2018)1× All-Rookie First Team (2019)
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All-Rookie 2026 Second TeamAll-ACC 1st Team 2025Gold U20 EuroBasket 2023
The verdict
Ayton holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Raynaud answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
60Ayton · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
63Raynaud · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Deandre Ayton
$5.0
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor80%
Maxime Raynaud
$4.0
Climbing
5-yr outlook+25% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictDeandre Ayton is the more valuable card today ($5.0 vs. $4.0). Maxime Raynaud carries more projected upside (+25% vs. +0% over five years).