Yardley leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
DeRozan 5Yardley 3
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). DeRozan wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
18.4
Points / game
19.2
2.9
Rebounds / game
8.9
4.1
Assists / game
2.0
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
DeRozan peak 27.9Yardley peak 27.8
The trophy case edge: DeRozan
6x NBA All-Star3x All-NBA52 Career-high points
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1× Scoring champion6× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Yardley holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). DeRozan answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
76DeRozan · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
69Yardley · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
DeMar DeRozan
$26
Climbing
5-yr outlook+15%
Legacy floor85%
RarityRare
George Yardley
$22
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+32% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Card verdictDeMar DeRozan is the more valuable card today ($26 vs. $22). George Yardley carries more projected upside (+32% vs. +15% over five years). Different bets: George Yardley's value is cemented and rises on legacy, while DeMar DeRozan's is speculative and swings on production.