Deandre Ayton
12.5 PPG · 8 REB · 0.8 AST
Myles Turner
11.9 PPG · 5.3 REB · 1.5 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Ayton leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
Rebuildvs
The two-way profile
Ayton 2Turner 6
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Turner wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
12.5
11.9
8.0
5.3
0.8
1.5
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Ayton peak 18.2Turner peak 18
The trophy case edge: Turner
No.1 Draft pick (2018)1× All-Rookie First Team (2019)
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2× NBA blocks leader (2019, 2021)1× NBA Finalist (2025)
The verdict
Ayton holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Turner answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
60Ayton · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
65Turner · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Deandre Ayton
$5.0
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor80%
Myles Turner
$6.0
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor67%
Card verdictMyles Turner is the more valuable card today ($6.0 vs. $5.0).
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